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Abraham's One God
Article by Mike FordThe first commandment sets the stage for understanding Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac. God wanted to know: Would Abraham put Him first and have no other god?
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Two): Love Exemplified
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe love of Abraham for Isaac serves as an emblem for the love of the Father for His Son and for all the children of Adam and Eve.
One God and One God Only
Sermonette by Mike FordIn Genesis 22:2, God commanded Abraham to take his only son Isaac, whom he loved, and go to the land of Moriah to offer him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains He would specify. Moriah refers to an area of land encompassing several small peaks, now known as Jerusalem, located 40 to 45 miles from Beersheba where Abraham lived. Despite the daunting command, Abraham's obedience was immediate and unquestioning as he set out for the designated place in Moriah. On the third day, as recorded in Genesis 22:4, Abraham saw the place afar off, and in Genesis 22:9, they arrived at the exact location God had told him, where Abraham built an altar for the sacrifice. Finally, in Genesis 22:14, after God provided a ram instead of Isaac, Abraham named the place The-LORD-Will-Provide, signifying that in the mount of the Lord, provision shall be made.
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Four): Providence Manifested
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe story of Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac encourages God's people that they need never doubt God commitment and ability to give them everything they need.
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Three): Hope Demonstrated
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAbraham's resolute intent to sacrifice Isaac displayed his unreserved devotion to God's purpose for him. We must display the same kind of tenacity.
The Third Day (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs a biblical motif, the third day indicates a colossal turn-around from hopelessness to victory. The third day revival motif recurs throughout Scripture.
Jerusalem and the Plan of Redemption
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIsrael's harlotry and rejection of God's covenant gave Jerusalem an increasingly unsavory association, calling for its impending judgment and destruction.
Eden, The Garden, and the Two Trees (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe real cradle of civilization is not Mesopotamia, but Jerusalem, where God started His physical creation and where He will bring it to spiritual fruition.
Will You Marry Me? (Part One)
Article by StaffThe Bible is full of marriage symbolism. We have been invited to participate in the very Marriage Supper of Jesus Christ—not just as a guest, but as the Bride!
Eden, The Garden, and The Two Trees (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus' crucifixion took place outside the camp of Israel, just outside the border of the Garden of Eden, the general area where the Miphkad Altar stood.
Living Stones in God's House
Article by StaffSolomon's glorious Temple must have been a sight to behold. God's church, however, is His Temple now—and each of us living stones in it.