“The Lord could no longer bear to see Israel suffer” (v. 16). The Lord cannot tolerate to see his children suffer even when they suffer for their own reason. “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love” (Psalm 103: 8). By now, we know
Continue readingThere is always consequence for the wrong doings (vv. 56,57) This Abimelek guy is evil to the core. Glad a woman ended the evil. When evildoers flourish our eyes should be fixed on God. We worship a righteous and just God. Abimelech’s life illustrates Galatians 6:7. “Do not be deceived;
Continue readingWhen the Israelites said to Gideon “Rule over us,” Gideon humbly but rightly pointed out to the Lord who lives and reigns. We should never give room for our personal glory rather we should make sure that God’s name is glorified. Gideon answered correctly to the Israelites that only the
Continue reading22,000 men returned because they trembled with fear (v. 3). That’s more than two third of men who originally responded to Gideon’s call. I think this is the fear that comes with change. They had all accepted the status quo and become lethargic. They didn’t have the desire or energy
Continue readingGod chooses the ordinary person (vv. 11, 15), confirms the ordinary with his extraordinary presence (v. 12), and commissions for an extraordinary project (v. 14). Gideon asks for signs from God. God seems to be very patient with him. According to Gideon, the fathers had been teaching the younger generation
Continue readingThis chapter fills in details. “…the roads were abandoned…village life in Israel had ceased” (vv. 6, 7). “…they chose new gods” (v. 8). It gives the state of Israel, the cause, how they remembered Gods righteous acts (v. 11), woke up and defeated the oppressors. The epic battle: This song
Continue readingDeborah leads Israel to victory. Hooray to Ladies in the Leadership!! Also when they are in-charge, you better behave well. Or else you will be pegged to the ground!! God needs men and women for his work. Let’s rise to the occasion as Deborah and Barak. Deborah said to Barak,
Continue readingThe ABCDE’s of the Israelites God’s people continuously sinned and turned away from Him-Abandoned They were punished- Bondage They Called out to Him- Cried God faithfully delivers them- Deliver They lived Happily- Ease This was the Israelites lifestyle. The main lesson we learn here is about the consequences of sin
Continue readingOne failure leads to another. The next generation grew up after Joshua did not know the Lord. Very sad. Moses and Joshua took every opportunity to remind their generation to pass on their faith to the next generation. This is a great reminder for us. “One generation shall laud your
Continue readingThe Israelites failed to complete the conquest of the promised land. Having started out well after the death of Joshua by inquiring the Lord, the Israelites failed to keep up the momentum by allowing the inhabitants to live with them. “The Lord was with the men of Judah…but they were
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