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#223 | Shoftim ch.10 - A Deteriorating Situation
In Chapter 10, we witness an intensification in Israel's sinfulness.
As the generation deteriorates, we will see a corresponding decline in the leade…
4 weeks ago
#222 | Shoftim ch.9 - Avimelekh the anti-Judge
Avinelekh is the man who crowns himself as king. Buts he not a "Shofet", a saviour or "judge" whatsoever - he is a power-hungry, bloodthirsty despot,…
1 month ago
#221 | Shoftim ch.8 - "Reign Over Us!"
Should Gidon have accepted the offer of Kingship? The people ask him to "Reign over us! You, your son and your grandson!"
Gidon refuses.
On the one han…
1 month ago
#220 | Shoftim ch.7 - Many in the Hands of the Few
This chapter depicts Gideon's stunning victory over an army far larger than his own. 300 men against 135,000 men.
God insists that Gideon fight with …
1 month ago
#219 | Shoftim ch.6 - Gidon: "Is God with us?"
Would you choose a leader who doubts God?
Gidon is summoned by an angel - "The Lord is with you, O Mighty Warrior!" He responds: "Yes? Is the Lord wit…
1 month ago
#218 | Shoftim ch.5 - Deborah's Victory Song
We discuss three topics in the song of Deborah:
1. The rainstorm that helped the Israelites to win the war
2. The way Deborah praises tribes that took …
1 month ago
#217 | Shoftim ch.4 - Devorah, Barak & Yael
Chapter 4 tells of the astounding victory of Devorah and Barak against Yavin King of Canaan and his military captain, Sisera.
1 month, 1 week ago
#216 | Shoftim ch.3 - The "Spirit of God", and a Perfect Murder
Two invasions, two victories. This Chapter tells us the victories of Otniel ben Kenaz over Kushan; and Ehud Ben Gera's dazzling assassination of Eglo…
1 month, 1 week ago
#215 | Shoftim ch.2 - The Cycle
Our chapter describes a repetitive historical pattern" Israel serve idolatry - they get invaded - they cry out to God - they get saved.
This pattern …
1 month, 1 week ago
#214 | Shoftim ch.1 - The Failure of Settlement
We begin with a short introduction to the Book of Judges and then move to describe the opening chapter. Each tribe is listed by what they did NOT man…
1 month, 1 week ago