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Fall Feast Lessons

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The fall holy days are deeply connected to the judgment of God, revealing various aspects of His decrees and sentences across these sacred times. The Feast of Trumpets marks the beginning of significant judgments, where mankind will come to know that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of men, as shown in Daniel 4:17. This judgment will be severe, with great carnage and pain as God establishes His rule, potentially decimating the earth's population to a mere fraction during the fulfillment of these events. In Daniel, God's judgments are evident as He overrules human decrees, such as with Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4:24-25, driving him to live among beasts until he acknowledges God's sovereignty. Similarly, in Daniel 5:24-26, Belteshazzar's kingdom is numbered and finished by God's decree for failing to heed past lessons. These accounts underscore that God's counsel stands above all human plans, as affirmed in Proverbs 19:21 and Psalm 33:8-15, where He brings the plans of nations to nothing and fashions hearts individually to fulfill His purpose. At the sounding of the seventh trumpet, as described in Revelation 11:15-18, the kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of our Lord and His Christ, initiating a time of judgment on the nations, rewarding His servants, and destroying those who destroy the earth. This period also signals a shift in judgment as depicted in Revelation 14:7 and 14:17-20, where the hour of His judgment arrives with a harvest of the earth, resulting in gruesome consequences for those not aligned with Him. Isaiah 27:12-13 portrays a gentle judgment at the blowing of the great trumpet, where God gathers the children of Israel one by one, separating and purifying them from the nations with care, acknowledging their broken state after tribulation. Furthermore, Isaiah 2:4 and Zechariah 14:16 reveal God's judgment during the Millennium, where He judges between nations, leading to peace, and compels all remaining nations to worship Him at the Feast of Tabernacles. The judgment extends to the binding of the adversary in Revelation 20:1-3, a necessary decree to prevent deception of the nations, facilitating reconciliation with God. This act is crucial for atonement to become a reality. During the Day of Atonement and the Jubilee, as outlined in Leviticus 25:8-13, liberty is proclaimed, and possessions are restored, symbolizing freedom from bondage and a return to rightful inheritance under God's rule. God's judgments also encompass a process of reconciliation across nations and peoples, as seen in Jeremiah 30:3-11 and Romans 11:25-26, where He gathers Israel and Judah back to their land, redeeming them as a shepherd keeps his flock. This re-gathering serves as a means to bring all nations into at-one-ment with Him, fulfilling a broader plan of restoration and unity under His sovereign judgment.

Are the Blood Moons Significant? (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

When the lights in the heavens are darkened, it indicates that the time is up, and judgment is at hand. Something—such as a nation—is coming to an end.

God's Will in the End Time

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God does not like to inflict punishment on people, but because of sin, He is obligated to correct. But as quickly as God punishes, God restores and heals.

The Book of Joel (Part Three)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

In the fullness of time, God will pour His spirit on all peoples, including those who had formerly directed their hostility on God and His chosen people.

Zephaniah (Part Three): Quick Destruction, Eternal Restoration

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Zephaniah has messages for the remnant of physical Israel, the house of David, and for the faithful remnant from the Israel of God.

Psalms: Book Four: He Is Coming!

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets is like the opening salvo of the fall feasts, beginning with a blast of the trumpet or shofar, reminiscent of the event on Mount Sinai.

God's Sense of Justice

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God is absolutely justified in what He decides regarding the judgment and punishment of us all. However, He is merciful and always rewards righteousness.

Where the Eagles Are Gathered

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

Jesus' statement that 'Wherever the carcass is, there the eagles will be gathered together' is a warning that He will judge those who resist Him.