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The Third Day (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe concept of the third day in Scripture often marks a pivotal moment of transformation and hope. In the account of creation in Genesis 1, on the third day, God separated the land from the seas, revealing what was hidden and populating it with abundant plant life, symbolizing life out of seeming death and setting a pattern of revival and abundance. Similarly, in Hosea 6:2, after two days of trial and separation from God, on the third day, He begins to revive and restore Israel, initiating a process of repentance and reconciliation with a humbled remnant turning to seek the Lord. In the narrative of David's sin in II Samuel 24, the third day marks the end of a devastating plague, a day of repentance for David, and the purchase of Araunah's threshing floor, which becomes the site for the Temple, advancing God's plan for unified worship. The third day also carries profound significance in the life of Abraham, as seen in Genesis 22 with the binding of Isaac. On the third day of their journey, a moment of dark trial transforms into joy through God's provision of a substitute ram, revealing Abraham's unwavering faith and foreshadowing key elements of a sacrificial Savior, a beloved Son, and a substitutionary sacrifice. In Exodus 19, the third day is a momentous occasion as God descends upon Mount Sinai in glory to deliver His law, a precursor to another anticipated third day when Jesus Christ will return to establish His Kingdom, bringing peace, justice, and abundant life. The most significant third day event is the resurrection of Jesus Christ, occurring on the third day as detailed in Matthew, Luke, Acts, and I Corinthians 15:4. This event encapsulates major third day themes: revival through resurrection, restoration of His divine glory and authority, revelation of His true identity as very God, and the unveiling of His presence throughout Scripture. It also marks the disciples as witnesses to preach repentance and remission of sins, opening God's plan of salvation to all mankind and installing Him as High Priest and Mediator for reconciliation with God. These third day events, often beginning in darkness, consistently turn toward hope, restoration, and victory, glorifying God through their transformative outcomes.
The Third Day (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBiblically, the third day carries much historic and prophetic significance.
In the Heart of the Earth
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus prophesied He would be 'three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.' Many nominal Christians protest He did not mean exactly what He said.

'After Three Days'
Booklet by Richard T. RitenbaughA scriptural explanation of the time of Christ's death, burial and resurrection, showing that He died on a Wednesday and rose from the dead on the Sabbath.
The Resurrection Was Not on Sunday
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletJesus said He would be 3 days and 3 nights in the tomb, but that is impossible in a Friday crucifixion, Sunday resurrection scenario. Here's the biblical truth.
Post-Resurrection Lessons
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOn the Road to Emmaus, some of Christ's followers were agitated, confused, and in turmoil, being unable to put the scriptures and the physical facts together.