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Flag of Our Father
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamIn the battle against the Amalekites, the banner indicated to Moses that God was in control of the situation, a realization which we must also maintain.
Flag of Our Father
CGG Weekly by Ronny H. GrahamChrist is our Standard, our Banner. He is the Flag of our Father in heaven, the Standard we all strive to emulate and uphold before the world.
Flag of Our Father
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe material presents human banners or flags as rallying points that inspire self-sacrifice and temporary unity among peoples, yet these ultimately foster division because they arise from the minds of men and the consequences of disobedience to God's Word. This theme develops through contrast with the first biblical references to a banner under God's authority. In Exodus 17, after Israel's battle with Amalek, Moses builds an altar and names it Jehovah Nissi, declaring that the Lord is his banner because the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation. The account shows that victory occurs when hands remain raised in dependence on God, with Aaron and Hur supporting Moses so that the people prevail through collective reliance on Him rather than their own strength. Psalm 60 further develops the concept by stating that God has given a banner to those who fear Him so that it may be displayed because of the truth, using the Hebrew term nes to signify a flag that serves as a rallying point amid chaos and confusion. The material connects these passages to the broader message by explaining that only under this divine banner, displayed through fear of God and obedience to the truth of His Word, can the division introduced by the choice in Eden be overcome. That division, which began when Adam and Eve covered their God-given differences with fig leaves from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, produces ongoing conflict in human relationships and societies. By remaining under God's banner through Jesus Christ, believers gain access once more to the tree of life and are enabled to pursue genuine unity and peace. The material concludes that living consistently under this banner transforms participants into part of the banner itself, ensuring victory over the pervasive effects of the curse and guaranteeing the prize of eternal life for those who stay on the path of truth.
Four Views of Christ (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the typology of the four living creatures (Revelation 4:6-8) lies the foundation for understanding the gospels as four representations of the same Life.