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Israel: Future
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe descendants of Israel, scattered from their God-given homeland, eventually settled in northwestern Europe and colonized distant lands, forming great nations like the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. Most modern Israelites remain unaware of their identity and the future awaiting them. God desires Israel to once again be the model nation, demonstrating to the world how to live according to His way. After enduring punishment and devastation, God will regather Israel with a specific purpose, bringing them to conversion so they can fulfill their original role as a model nation. With Israel back in its own land and fulfilling this role, the earth will experience peace, prosperity, and security. This remnant of Israel, living by God's ways, will assist in the conversion of the rest of the world and raise their children in righteousness. Everything about Israel will be cleansed and purified, fitting for a holy nation. Even beyond the Millennium, Israel will remain prominent in God's government, their names written on the twelve gates of the New Jerusalem, bringing joy to God throughout eternity. Though the coming days are dark, Israel has a glorious future, as God works out His purpose to bring them into His Family with eternal life in His Kingdom. Before this, Israel will be severely chastened for its sins, but those who remain will be humbled and ready to submit to God, pleading for His forgiveness, redemption, and salvation, which He will gladly grant.
Why Israel? (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughIsrael failed to keep the covenant with God. However, God withheld one necessary, spiritual ingredient—the key dimension that makes the New Covenant work.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part One): Origins
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBecause Abraham trusted God, his descendants have received unprecedented blessings. If the Israelites would have kept God's law, they would have served as a model.
Feast of Tabernacles Basics
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe basics of the Feast of Tabernacles consist of a harvest image, depicting a massive number of people coming to the truth. The journey depicts a time of judgment.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fourteen): Israel Redeemed
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod employs a winnowing process in selecting those who will enter the Millennium. The process includes punishment for Israel's failure to serve as priests.
Be Holy, as I am Holy
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingHoliness consists of not merely moral behavior, but a complete spiritual transformation, as exemplified by keeping His seventh day Sabbath.
New Heavens and New Earth
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFollowing Jacob's Trouble, God will regather a remnant of the outcasts, breaking their yokes and bringing them to repentance and rest in the Promised Land.
The World (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur worldview must be shaped by a fear of God, a love for His people, and a hatred for the world's practices that destroy our relationship with God.
Strategies for Interfacing with Babylon without Becoming Assimilated (Part Seven)
Sermon by David F. MaasTrue peacemaking means emulating Christ, which that involves promoting justice and righteousness, not merely avoiding conflict or appeasing by compromising.
Strategies for Interfacing with Babylon Without Becoming Assimilated (Part One)
Sermon by David F. MaasIn a culture which glorifies war heroes and winning at all costs, becoming an ambassador to peace is perhaps the most elusive goal we could ever accomplish.
Deuteronomy: Hearing
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBy listening, taking heed, and drinking in of God's Word daily, we take on the wisdom of God, upending and making foolish the wisdom of man.