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Lest We Forget (2011)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Israel's forgetfulness stands as a stark warning of the consequences of neglecting God's presence and blessings. In the wilderness, as recorded in Psalm 78, Israel failed to remember His power, forgetting within a mere two years the mighty acts He performed in Egypt to liberate them for the journey to the Promised Land. This lapse in memory proved costly, leading to loss of life and an additional 38 years of wandering, akin to a prison sentence imposed by their own forgetfulness. Similarly, in Psalm 106, outside the context of the wilderness, it is noted that Israel did not recall the multitude of His mercies. Despite witnessing daily miracles such as the manna each morning, the guiding cloud by day, and the pillar of fire by night, the unconverted Israelites took these divine interventions for granted, overlooking God's constant presence in their lives. This tendency to forget reveals a deep-seated inclination within Israelitish cultures to disregard God in the course of daily life, a trait that persists among their descendants, highlighting the challenge of maintaining focus on Him amidst life's distractions and busyness.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Three): A Cycle of Rebellion
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIsrael consistently cycles through God's deliverance, apostasy through idolatry and immorality, God's chastening, national repentance, then deliverance again.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Two): The Old Covenant
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod made the New Covenant because Jacob's offspring did not have what it took to fulfill the terms of the Old Covenant. The carnal mind is hostile to God's law.
Faith and Remembering
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWe will not have faith tomorrow simply because we had it yesterday; we must renew faith daily by deliberately remembering God's prior interventions.
Will We Endure to the End? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Pat HigginsHow do we endure while facing life's problems? How do we ensure that we make it through those unprecedented trials promised as our world nears its end?
Lessons on Remembering
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughLife consists of a set of experiences. We could not develop character unless we could remember the results or consequences of our daily choices.
Is Education the Answer? (Part 3)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Through forgetting God, the modern nations of Israel (America, Britain, Australia, United Kingdom) are following the same pattern that doomed their forebears.
Deuteronomy and History
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Israelites lost their identity when they went into captivity. They failed to teach their children, to keep the Sabbath, and to remember who they were.
Micah (Part Three): Who Is a God Like You?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMicah 5 describes legal proceedings against the people who have rejected God, promising a harsh retribution but future restoration for a physical remnant.