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Can You Mix Wool and Linen?
Sermonette by Mike FordThe context of the prohibition against mixing wool and linen teaches that God wants us to remain separate from the world, not being unequally yoked with any part.
Wool and Linen
'Ready Answer' by Mike FordDeuteronomy 22:11 forbids the wearing of a garment that contains different fabrics. This command contains a spiritual principle with a profound impact.
The Marriage of the Lamb
'Prophecy Watch' by StaffThe most important wedding in world history will be the Marriage Supper of the Lamb to His Bride, the church of God. Are we preparing for it?
The Priesthood of God (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The priestly garments represent the holy character of God. Clothing is used as a badge of one's office and symbolizes what our character is like inwardly.
Modesty (Part One): Moderation and Propriety
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must avoid the world's extremes and sensual excesses in matters of dress and fashion, adopting instead humility, chastity, decency, morality, and self control.
Remembering Who We Are
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidWhen we consider the awesome contrast of what we were before God called us and what we are now, we cannot allow ourselves to commit spiritual fornication.
The Priesthood of God (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The ephod, the curious girdle, and the breastplate of judgment were part of the high priest's attire that teach us godly principles today.
Laodiceanism
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur love for beauty must be coupled with love for righteousness and holiness. Our relationship with Christ must take central place in our lives, displacing all else.
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe notion that it does not matter what we wear if our heart is right on the inside is foolish. Our clothing ought to reflect our inward character.
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughClothing and hair length signal and reflect areas of rebellion, defiled attitudes, and spiritual health, providing a barometer of a person's character.
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod is actively preparing His called-out saints, symbolized as the "wife of Christ" to share in Christ's life, character, and purpose, not for their own glory, but instead to fulfill God's plan and greatly expand His family. Revelation 19 and Proverbs 31 teach that the bride's value, strength, and virtue come entirely from God, yet must be lived out through faithful, righteous action developed over a lifetime of choices. This preparation mirrors the intimate unity of marriage, with Christ completing His people and summoning them to reflect His righteousness. We must study Proverbs 31 as a spiritual preparation manual, cultivating trustworthiness and godly character so they may fully complement Christ, participating in His eternal work, becoming precious, perfected jewels who do good and not evil all their days.
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe bronze altar, made with the censers from the rebels, was a reminder of the folly of rebelling against holy things, replacing God's standards with human ones.
Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen
'Ready Answer' by John O. ReidGod's calling and predestination can be confusing, especially the verse that 'many are called, but few are chosen'. Why does God not just choose everyone?
Color In Scripture
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Hebrews perceived color differently than we do, assigning symbolic significance to a number of different colors as they associate with concrete objects.
Standing on the Sea of Glass
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Sea of Glass at God's throne reflects and symbolizes God's holiness and purity, peace and calmness, and His purposes of righteousness and love.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)All of the sufferings in the present had their origin in the Garden of Eden when our parents sinned, seemingly in secret. The effects of sins radiate outward.