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The Angel and the Apostle
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeHebrews 1-2 establish Christ's superiority over angels, but notably do not mention the Angel of the Lord. Instead, the author handles the Angel differently.
Hebrews (Part Eight): Greater Than Angels (cont.)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Hebrews 1:3-4 describes the dramatic transitional period in which God begot Christ, making Him the only human being who could qualify as our Messiah and Savior.
Angelic Responsibilities
Sermon/Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsAngels were endowed with the capacity to think, reason, and form attitudes. Their function was and is to be God's messengers and ministers to His creation.
Hebrews (Part Seven): Greater than Angels
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The book of Hebrews systematically proves Christ's superiority to patriarchs, prophets, the Levitical Priesthood, and angels, establishing His credentials.
The Angel of God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThis message examines the mysterious, yet pivotal biblical figure known as the Angel of the Lord, conclusively affirming that this Being is none other than the pre-incarnate Christ who appears at critical moments in Israel's history to reveal God's plan, deliver instructions, make promises, and forcefully move events toward their fulfillment. God's people are encouraged to develop a broader and deeper understanding of the spirit world, living above-the-sun, engaging with the unseen eternal realm by perceiving spiritually. Some of the key biblical episodes in which the Angel of the Lord are recorded are Hagar's flight (Genesis 16), Isaac's near-sacrifice (Genesis 22), Moses's encounter with the burning bush (Exodus 3), and Joshua's encounter with the Commander of the Lord's army (Joshua 5), demonstrating the Angel of the Lord acting with divine authority, accepting worship, speaking in the first person of God, orchestrating the fulfillment of His sovereign will. In every one of these appearances, the Angel of the Lord reveals elements of God's character: holiness, omniscience, mercy, faithfulness, and justice, modeling God's personal involvement in the lives of His people. Like Joshua, God's chosen saints should not question whose side He is on, but whether we are on His side, submitting, obeying, and trusting Christ to lead us into His Kingdom, fighting our battles, and ensuring victory providing we remain faithful. Like Joshua, we must take off our sandals, submit to the Holy Commander, choosing His side, doing His will, and He will lead us into inheriting the kingdom of God.
The Three Angels
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe tend to organize things in groups of three, such as the proclamation of the three angels in Revelation 14:6-13. Angelos could refer to a human messenger.
Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Nine)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughGod has communicated tirelessly with humanity through men and angels. The first chapters of Hebrews displays Christ's superiority over even the angels.
Saved By His Life
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloContrary to the belief that most of the Christian professing world hold that we are saved by the death of Jesus Christ, in reality we are saved by His life.
Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Eight): Hebrews 1
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughHebrews 1 delivers a knock-out punch to skeptics like many first-century Jews who claimed He falls short in qualifying as our High Priest and Savior.
Against the Wind
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaOur calling resembles walking headlong into dangerous, deadly storm currents. Satan and his demons are fighting against God and those who belong to Him.
The Spirit World
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThough many popular notions of angels come from non-biblical sources, the Bible offers the most accurate insights into their role, nature, and function.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part One): Introduction
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe must keep the spiritual lessons of the letters, not just figure out prophecies. There are several ways to view them, but the most important is personally.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA converted person, accepting God's specific care with His children, realizes that both prosperity and deprivation are tools in the Creator's workshop.
The God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe identical actions of the Lord and the Angel of the Lord show they are the same Being. The God known by Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses was Jesus Christ.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Two): Ephesus
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Ephesus church effectively battled various heresies, for which Christ commends it. However, the members lost sight of the reason, having left their first love.