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Abdicate

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

In 1936, British King Edward VIII abdicated for the woman he loved. Satan's pride and Adonijah's presumptuousness urged them to leave their ordained positions.

Portrait of a King

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's church is the world's largest preparatory royal academy. Deuteronomy 17 provides basic instructions for kings as God has intended.

God's Throne

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Modern Bible readers often have difficulty relating to ancient metaphors, including agricultural, weights and measures, idioms, and government—especially monarchy and the extensive throne room episodes used to illustrate God's supreme authority. We see a dramatic contrast between Solomon's opulent throne surrounded by 14 carved lions, symbolizing immense earthly power, with Almighty God's heavenly throne in Revelation 4-5 surrounded by majestic angelic beings including the 24 elders, 7 spirits, and 4 living creatures, worshiping Him continually, demonstrating the purity of His presence, as well as the perfection of His heavenly government. As God's called-out saints, we must humbly express awe, praise, and worship of His incomparable sovereignty, power, and might.

Searching for Israel (Part Four): The Kingdom and the Key

Article by Charles Whitaker

The enigmatic symbol of the 'key of David' appears twice in Scripture. Significantly, it helps us to identify the descendants of Israel in our day.

Searching for Israel (Part Five): Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

Article by Charles Whitaker

God divided Solomon's kingdom between Israel and Judah, but promised that a king of Judaic lineage will always rule Israel—another key to finding Israel.

The Chemistry of Government

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Expectation of reward, fear of disadvantage, and charisma all constitute the chemistry of government and childrearing, but require the right proportion.

Government (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Our attitude toward government must be one of submission. The church cannot perform its function without the cooperation of the carnal civil governments.

God and Government

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Government run by carnal men will never work, but those under the New Covenant, having God's law written on their hearts, can make any form of government work.

Childrearing (Part Two)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

We cannot turn the teaching of our children over to others, but instead must train and educate them to become productive citizens in the Kingdom of God.