Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Eleven) #BS-AB11 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 08-May-90; 77 minutes Go to the Abraham (Bible study series) description: (hide) The incident of Abraham’s concealing from Abimelech his true relationship with Sarah symbolizes Abraham’s temptation to compromise his spiritual principles to acquire worldly knowledge (typified by the uncircumcised Philistines). If we hold fast to … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Eleven)”
Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Eighteen)
Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Eighteen) Bearing False Witness #BS-TC18 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 28-Apr-90; 67 minutes Go to the The Commandments (Bible study series) description: (hide) A community can only be established upon a foundation of stability and truth. The two most influential persons in any community are the preacher and king — roles that … Continue reading “Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Eighteen)”
Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Seventeen)
Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Seventeen) Thou Shalt Not Steal #BS-TC17 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 14-Apr-90; 78 minutes Go to the The Commandments (Bible study series) description: (hide) God intended land to be the basis for all wealth, desiring that families should own and retain property. The Jubilee Laws indicate that God never intended any kind … Continue reading “Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Seventeen)”
Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Ten)
Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Ten) #BS-AB10 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 03-Apr-90; 77 minutes Go to the Abraham (Bible study series) description: (hide) Unlike Abraham who separated himself from sinful society, Lot seemed to involve himself in the affairs of the perverted city, arrogating to himself the role of a judge, attempting to change the behavior of … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Ten)”
Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Nine)
Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Nine) #BS-AB09 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 27-Mar-90; 77 minutes Go to the Abraham (Bible study series) description: (hide) Abraham’s example teaches that in our attempt at living by faith, we do not have a smooth path to maturity, but the problems we deal with are gradually removed or conquered by faith and … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Nine)”
Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Eight)
Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Eight) #BS-AB08 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 20-Mar-90; 77 minutes Go to the Abraham (Bible study series) description: (hide) Following Abraham’s example, a life centered on God is a way of inner peace—an inner strength that keeps life from falling apart. Focusing upon God gets the focus off from ourselves and onto something … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Eight)”
Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Seven)
Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Seven) #BS-AB07 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 13-Mar-90; 78 minutes Go to the Abraham (Bible study series) description: (hide) Understanding comes through sacrifice and our lives alternate between light (understanding) and darkness (confusion). Abraham’s experiences teach us not to try to force God’s will by contrivances of the flesh. When any sin or … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Seven)”
Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Sixteen)
Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Sixteen) Adultery and Sexual Sins #BS-TC16 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 10-Mar-90; 76 minutes Go to the The Commandments (Bible study series) description: (hide) Modern Israel’s national sins consist of fraud, deceit and faithlessness- reflected in sexual immorality and idolatry (spiritual adultery or spiritual harlotry). Modern Israel has proved to be faithless … Continue reading “Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Sixteen)”
Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Six)
Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Six) #BS-AB06 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 20-Feb-90; 75 minutes Go to the Abraham (Bible study series) description: (hide) Even though God does not glorify war, there are spiritual parallels we can learn from it, including discipline and self-sacrifice. Abraham was willing to lay down his life to rescue his nephew Lot. His … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Six)”
Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Five)
Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Five) #BS-AB05 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 13-Feb-90; 73 minutes Go to the Abraham (Bible study series) description: (hide) Abraham’s ironclad faith was developed incrementally as a result of calculating or "adding it all up," matching the promises of God with the current situation, realizing from his ongoing relationship with God, that it … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Abraham (Part Five)”