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Moses, Psalmist (Part 3)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughWe frequently perceive characters in books as one-dimensional, and if we are an imaginative and comprehensive reader, perhaps in two dimensions.
Did the Pharaoh of the Exodus Drown in the Red Sea (Exodus 14:28)?
Bible Questions & AnswersMost conservative scholars believes that the pharaoh of Egypt at the time of the Exodus (c. 1446 BC) was Amenhotep II (1450-1424 BC). Here are the clues.
Psalms: Book One (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBecause Jesus is God's Son, we can avoid the rod of His anger by paying respect with worshipful awe. We must know both His instruction and Him personally.
Shouting Gleanings and Singing Olives (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles WhitakerIsaiah's apocalypse resembles Exodus, as both begin with a narration of God's judgment on sinners and then move to a description of God's continuing work.
Lamentations (Part One; 1989)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAn introduction to the book of Lamentations, focusing on grim hardships (similar to Paul's perils) Christians may face in the future.
Escape From Box Canyon
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod forced Israel either to trust Him completely for deliverance or to return to their slavery. One of the greatest miracles in history has a lesson for us.
The Night to be Much Observed
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Night Much to be Observed is a memorial of the covenant with Abraham, and God's watchfulness in delivering ancient Israel as well as spiritual Israel.
The Divine Warrior
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughThis Bible Study presents a cohesive biblical theology of God as the Divine Warrior, a central image revealing His righteous power, justice, and mercy. Divine warfare is not a relic of primitive religion, but instead a profound expression of God's sovereign authority and redemptive purpose throughout Scripture. Beginning with the Exodus and Red Sea deliverance, God is shown fighting for His people through miraculous intervention, teaching them to trust in His power: "The Lord will fight for you." This theme continues in Joshua's encounter with the "Commander of the Lord's Army," identified as the pre-incarnate Christ, and in the recurring title, "Lord of Hosts" (Yahweh Sabaoth), the Sovereign Commander of heaven's armies who rules over all earthly and cosmic powers. The later sections (Isaiah, Deuteronomy, Revelation) deepen this portrayal of wicked nations, expressing divine justice against evil. His sovereign right to judge and to show mercy, as Paul explains in Romans, reflects His absolute holiness. The vision culminates in Revelation 19 where Christ appears as the victorious Warrior-King who defeats evil, vindicating the righteous, establishing eternal peace. Divine warfare reveals God's redemptive justice. Christ's battle is not for destruction, but for the renewal of creation and the triumph of His Kingdom. God's might in battle embodies His sovereign justice, covenantal love, and ultimate victory over evil, calling His people to awe, trust, and worship.
Are the Blood Moons Significant? (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeWhen 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.
The Proof of the Bible
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletWe live in an age of skepticism. Is the Bible superstition or authority? Did you ever stop to PROVE whether the Bible is the inspired Word of God?