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The High Places (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeKing Jehoash (or Joash) of Judah, though he overcame much and did many good things, did not quite have the fortitude to rid the kingdom of its high places.
The High Places (Part Five)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe history of Israel shows that successful spiritual revivals typically begin with tearing down the idols, which allows the people to turn back to God.
The High Places (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeAmaziah was not only lax in destroying idolatry within his realm, but he put his trust in neutered gods and turned away from the God who defeated them.
The High Places (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeGod points out four kings of Judah who did not remove the high places. Many kings neither built nor destroyed high places, yet God points out four who failed.
Three Missing Kings (Part One)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ's genealogy in Matthew's gospel leaves out three kings. But which ones are excluded, and what does their absence teach us?
The High Places (Part Four)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeUzziah was the third successive king of Judah who failed to remove the high places from the land. His downfall lay in not handling worldly greatness.
The High Places (Part Six)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThough we will probably never be tempted to burn incense to a pagan god on top of a hill, the high places of old still contain warnings for us.
Why Three Kings Are Missing From Matthew 1
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJoash, Amaziah, and Uzziah are kept out of Christ's genealogy. Although they started out well, their hearts were turned away by the end of their lives.
Three Missing Kings (Part Two)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughJoash, Amaziah, and Uzziah, all kings of Judah, shared a common, spiritually deadly characteristic that kept them from being listed in Christ's genealogy.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Five): Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:4
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughExplore Genesis 1:31 and Ecclesiastes 9-10: the fall from innocence, wisdom's limits in a flawed world, and guidance on handling folly in leadership wisely.
Meet the Minor Prophets (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe twelve small books are often overlooked, but the Minor Prophets contain vital messages for today's Christians facing the time of the end.