Barrenness
In the Bible, barrenness often symbolizes not only a physical inability to conceive children but also carries deeper spiritual and theological implications. In the ancient Near Eastern context, fertility was highly valued, and barrenness was often seen as a source of shame and social stigma. Numerous biblical figures, such as Sarah (Genesis 11:30), Rachel (Genesis 30:1), and Hannah (1 Samuel 1:2), experienced barrenness, which served to emphasize God's power in performing miracles and fulfilling His promises. For instance, God intervened in the lives of these women to grant them children, illustrating His sovereignty and ability to bring life from what is deemed hopeless (Genesis 21:1-2; 1 Samuel 1:20).Moreover, barrenness is also used metaphorically in Scripture to represent spiritual desolation or unfruitfulness. In Isaiah 54:1, the barren woman is called to rejoice because her future will be fruitful, symbolizing restoration and hope for Israel. In the New Testament, Jesus speaks of the importance of bearing fruit in the Christian life (John 15:5), emphasizing that true discipleship results in spiritual productivity. Thus, barrenness in the Bible serves as both a literal and figurative theme that highlights God's miraculous power and the call for spiritual fruitfulness in the lives of believers.
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Barrenness
By David Smithers2.2K1:02:33BarrennessGEN 25:21GEN 30:22JOL 2:15COL 1:9In this sermon, Frank Bartleman discusses the need for revival in the church in America, which he refers to as a state of barrenness. He emphasizes that the church has been sanctified for a holy union with Jesus Christ, with the purpose of reproducing Christ-like character in our lives and the lives of others. Bartleman draws parallels to the story of Rachel in the Bible, who envied her sister's ability to bear children and pleaded with her husband Jacob for children of her own. He highlights the importance of prayer and seeking God's intervention in times of barrenness, as demonstrated by the men in California who were moved to pray upon hearing reports of God's work.
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By David Smithers2.1K52:36BarrennessLUK 18:1In this sermon, Frank Bartleman discusses the topic of barrenness and the need for revival in the church. He emphasizes that the church has been sanctified for a holy union with Jesus Christ, with the purpose of reproducing Christ-like character in our lives and the lives of others. Bartleman highlights the danger of taking shortcuts and trying to make meetings entertaining, stating that true joy and revival can only be found through repentance and prayer. He calls for the priests and ministers to gird themselves, lament, and cry out to the Lord, emphasizing the need for consecration, fasting, and gathering together in sacred assembly. Bartleman concludes by warning of the impending day of the Lord and the destruction that will come if the barrenness and lack of fruitfulness in the church is not addressed.