God's Spiritual Harvest
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsLike Christ, we too are firstfruits, represented by the leavened loaves picturing our acceptance by the Father.
The Harvest Is Almost In!
CGG Weekly by John O. Reid (1930-2016)The harvest we have all longed for is almost here, but we have a little more time to labor. The return of Christ is soon, but it is not here quite yet.
The Present Harvest (Part One)
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The Jews of Christ's day were weary and discouraged because of the burdensome yoke their leaders placed on them through the tradition of the elders.
The Present Harvest (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Christ empowers His disciples to preach and heal. He is saying there will be an incomplete work of healing and preaching in the run-up to His return.
Pentecost's Two Leavened Loaves (Part Four)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe Pentecost offering of two loaves contains the idea of difference, while the New Testament Pentecost in Acts 2 shows differences being divinely overcome.
Holy Days: Pentecost
Bible Study by Earl L. Henn (1934-1997)The late spring Feast of Pentecost shows the harvest of firstfruits, God's church. It is a continual reminder of our part in God's plan!
The Wavesheaf Offering
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughMost know very little about the wavesheaf offering, even though it represents one of the most significant acts: the resurrection and ascension of Christ!
Countdown to Pentecost 2001
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughHow does one count to Pentecost when Passover is on a weekly Sabbath, making the Last Day of Unleavened Bread the only other available Sabbath to begin the count?
Two Loaves, Baked with Leaven
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe leavening indicates that the wave loaves speak to this life rather than the resurrection. It is accepted by God only because of the other sacrifices.
Seeds and Seasons (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeGod has been planting seeds of truth through His servants for millennia. These seeds are awaiting watering by His Spirit in the future.
Teachings From Tabernacles
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. GrabbeIf we neglect our cultivation of spiritual fruit during the year, the harvest will reflect that. The fruit of one's labors will be evident at harvest time.
John (Part Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus teaches the difference between works that cause burdens (work that profanes the Sabbath) and works that relieve burdens. The Father and Son never stop working.
John (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe woman of Samaria is like each of us, initially hardened, self-willed and skeptical when called, but afterwards zealous when enlightened by the truth.