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Searching for Israel (Part Five): Solomon and the Divided Kingdom
Article by Charles WhitakerGod 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 Doctrine of Israel (Part Eleven): Genesis 49 and Deuteronomy 33
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGenesis 49 and Deuteronomy 33 identify the family traits of the Israelite tribes. God maintains a closer relationship with Israel than with any other people.
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.
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)As the lives of the major biblical figures were predestined, so are our lives. God chooses, moves, and manages the lives of His servants.
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)From the beginning, God has set apart certain individuals, putting them through a sanctifying process, perfecting their character until they reflect His image.
Don't Be Cruel!
'Ready Answer' by StaffThe Bible consistently denounces cruelty in all its forms, both to people and to animals.
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Numbers 16-18, God performed several miracles to demonstrate conclusively that not everyone is called to the same function and that He remains the Boss.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Three): A Cycle of Rebellion
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIsrael consistently cycles through God's deliverance, apostasy through idolatry and immorality, God's chastening, national repentance, then deliverance again.
Conspiracy Theory (Part Six)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Satan has been engineering a conspiratorial plan modeled after God's propensity to work through families, working with familial traits and temperaments.
The Priesthood of God (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The jeweled arrangement on the breastplate in Exodus 28, arranged in marching order, symbolizes differences in gifts and responsibilities of the tribes.
God's Spiritual House
Sermon by Ronny H. GrahamThe tribe of Levi was uniquely set apart by God for a sacred purpose among the children of Israel. As described in Numbers 1:47-53, the Levites were not numbered among the other tribes for military service or census, for the Lord had spoken to Moses to appoint them over the tabernacle of the Testimony. They were tasked with bearing the tabernacle and all its furnishings, attending to its needs, and camping around it to guard it. When the tabernacle moved, the Levites were to take it down and set it up, ensuring that no outsider came near, under penalty of death, to prevent wrath upon the congregation. This high calling is further illustrated in Exodus 32:25-30, following the incident of the Golden Calf. When Moses called for those on the Lord's side to join him, only the sons of Levi responded. They were instructed to uphold God's law by slaying those who had sinned, resulting in about three thousand deaths that day. For their unwavering commitment, Moses called them to consecrate themselves to the Lord, and a blessing was bestowed upon them for prioritizing God's law above personal ties. The Levites were chosen as God's tribe, dedicated to the care and protection of His dwelling place. Their role was exclusive, with strict boundaries ensuring that no unauthorized person could approach the tabernacle, emphasizing the seriousness with which God regards His holy Temple.
Refuge! Refuge! (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsRealizing that men are prone to mistakes, God commanded the Israelites to have six cities of refuge to protect those who accidentally committed manslaughter.
Globalism (Part Seven): The Countertide Rolls In
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerEven though the march of globalism seems irresistible, the pendulum has swung and tribalism is rearing its head in many parts of the globe.
Whoever Loves and Practices a Lie
Sermon by Charles WhitakerIn Revelation 21:8, Christ lists three spiritual conditions and four behaviors, all of which He links to deceit and which will lead to the Lake of Fire.
Assurance (Part Two): Of the Path to Glory
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe can be assured that we are God's heirs and offspring if we are led by the spirit, remaining on the sanctified path of fellowship, growing continually.