Monthly Archives: September 2016
Declared Righteous
When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:12 Two houses. Similar in size. Both ranch style, three bedroom and two bath. One in Newport Beach, California and … Continue reading
Challenge from the Book of Judges: Train Up A Child
After that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the LORD nor what he had done for Israel. Judges 2:10 The new generation neither knew God nor what he had done for … Continue reading
Judges: Do We Take God Seriously?
In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit. Judges 17:6, 21:25 Judges 21:25 is the last verse in Judges and it summarizes well the content of this sad book. “Doing as one sees fit” … Continue reading
Why study Judges?
Are you more comfortable camping out in the New Testament — maybe the Gospels or Paul’s letters to the churches? Does the Old Testament seem a bit..well…old for your liking? And really…in a culture that pushes back, “Don’t judge me!” … Continue reading