Sermons and Biblical Studies

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," January 31, 2018 The world has experienced a rough stretch of crises over the past several months. A handful of major natural disasters and a few manmade ones have put thousands of lives in jeopardy: hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria; the massive fires in Washington State, Oregon, Utah, … Continue reading “The End Is Not Yet”

by Joseph B. Baity Forerunner, "WorldWatch," January 31, 2018 Despite enjoying the planet’s highest standard of living and representing only five percent of its population, Americans consume half of the world’s pharmaceutical drugs, including nearly eighty percent of the global opioid supply. Add in Canada and Western Europe, and their combined opioid consumption increases to … Continue reading “Over-Medicated”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," November 21, 2017 With overwhelming evidence, the Bible shows that the relationships between God and His covenant people, with a few exceptions, did not result in good leadership in Israelite communities. Underlying their rather obvious lack of leadership is that the majority of Israelite leaders could not sustain belief … Continue reading “Leadership and Covenants (Part Nine)”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "Ready Answer," November 21, 2017 As we have seen, the unique offering on the Day of Atonement for the sins of Israel consisted of two goats (Leviticus 16:5). The first goat was killed, and the high priest cleansed the sanctuary and the holy objects with its blood. The second goat—the … Continue reading “Who Fulfills the Azazel Goat— Satan or Christ? (Part Three)”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," November 21, 2017 Part Two: The Fugitives of Jacob’s Trouble “The time is coming when the Lord will shake the land between the Euphrates River and the border of Egypt, and one by one He will bring all of His people together.” —Isaiah 27:12, Contemporary English Version Jesus … Continue reading “Scattering and Gathering: Images of History and Prophecy (Part Two)”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "WorldWatch," November 21, 2017 Recently, a handful of medical associations in the United Kingdom (UK) have gone on record in support of extreme abortion policies that push the legal limits of abortion far beyond what is allowed in the United States. LifeNews.com, the website of an American pro-life organization, carried … Continue reading “Is Wide-Open Abortion Coming?”

by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," August 20, 2017 At its heart, Proverbs 14:12—“There is a way that seems right to a man, buts its end is the way of death”—instructs mankind in a vital truth: No truth is clearer, more direct, and more rewarding than God’s truth. Nobody else’s truth can exceed the reliability … Continue reading “Leadership and Covenants (Part Eight)”

by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "Ready Answer," August 20, 2017 Part One detailed why the two goats in the Day of Atonement ritual (Leviticus 16) were part of a single sin offering. As “the fulfillment of Moses’ teachings” (Romans 10:4, God’s Word Translation), Jesus Christ was the object of the whole system of sacrifices. Every … Continue reading “Who Fulfills the Azazel Goat—Satan or Christ? (Part Two)”

by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," August 20, 2017 “There is a time to scatter stones. And there’s a time to gather them.” —Ecclesiastes 3:5; New International Reader’s Version “Gather” and “scatter” make a couple frequently encountered in the Scriptures. In Matthew 12:30, Christ clarifies that, from His viewpoint, gathering and scattering are opposites … Continue reading “Scattering and Gathering: Images of History and Prophecy (Part One)”

by Joseph B. Baity Forerunner, "WorldWatch," August 20, 2017 In Part One, we described the contaminated mindset that has overrun the education culture in the Western world with its assault on free speech, conservative values, and critical thinking inside the classroom. This mindset has been percolating within our schools for decades, but with its introduction … Continue reading “Safe Spaces or Dangerous Places? The Assault Upon Our Future (Part Two)”