May 13, 2021
JUDGES 18-19:
In
Judges yesterday, we heard the famous and tragic story of Samson
and Delilah. Victory, in that case, was not ‘sweet’. Then we heard
the start of the story about Micah and the not so nice background
of his personal idols and shrine. This is the first time so far in
Judges where we have heard the...
May 12, 2021
JUDGES 16-17:
Yesterday we heard of Samson's disastrous
marriage and his first major victory over the Philistines. Ways in
which Samson disobeyed God's Laws are that he touched and even ate
from a carcass, he murdered people when not at war, and he
associated with pagans and even married one of them. In spite of
this,...
May 11, 2021
JUDGES 14-15:
Yesterday we heard the conclusion of Jephthah's
six years as a judge of Israel. Then we heard briefly of three more
judges, and then about the miracles preceding the birth of
Samson.
PSALM 85:
This
psalm is one appropriate at any time and to anyone. There are
hidden nuggets of spiritual gold here— deep...
May 10, 2021
JUDGES 12-13:
Yesterday, after hearing of three minor judges,
we heard of Jephthah. Jephthah was a man of very poor credentials,
but he turned out to be a surprisingly good leader. His story shows
clearly why it is better not to make rash vows to the Lord. Indeed,
the New Testament tells us to not make vows at all.
PSALM...
May 9, 2021
JUDGES 10-11:
Yesterday we heard the conclusion of the story
of Gideon. It is a pity that Gideon was so successful, but that a
half-son and unfaithful people ruined his legacy. I am always very
disappointed that Gideon so quickly turns to idolatry after God has
worked so fantastically through him. The whole story,...