“The Lord said to Gideon, ‘The people with you are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hand, lest Israel boast over me, saying, “My own hand has saved me.” ‘ So the people took provisions in their hands, and their trumpets. And he sent all the rest of Israel every man…
Month: March 2020
Judges 6
This chapter informs us that yet again Israel performed evil in the sight of the Lord and became oppressed. It details God’s calling of Gideon, one of the most well-known judges. Details include the sign of the fleece, as well as Gideon’s destruction of some idol worship paraphernalia. “And the angel of the Lord appeared…
Judges 5
This unique chapter contains “the song of Deborah and Barak” which was sung upon the defeat of Israel’s oppressors. The song has great depth, though we will only look at a portion of it. “The villagers ceased in Israel; they ceased to be until I arose; I, Deborah, arose as a mother in Israel. When…
Judges 4
This chapter contains just one of many accounts in scripture where God works in and through women. “Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord, now that Ehud was dead. So the Lord sold them into the hands of Jabin king of Canaan… he had nine hundred chariots fitted with iron and…
Judges 3
There is a great deal happening in this chapter, three times Israel does what is evil in the sight of the Lord, and three times God raises up a judge to deliver the people when they cry out to Him. “and the Lord strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done…
Judges 2
“Now the angel of the Lord… said, ‘I brought you up from Egypt and brought you into the land that I swore to give to your fathers. I said, “…you shall make no covenant with the inhabitants of this land; you shall break down their altars.” But you have not obeyed my voice…’ And the…
Judges 1
This chapter details the ongoing conquest of Canaan, following the tribes as they continue to destroy or drive out the remaining inhabitants. “After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, ‘Who of us is to go up first to fight against the Canaanites?’ The Lord answered, ‘Judah shall go up; I have given…
A Prayer for Stillness and Peace
Father God, our gracious and merciful King, holy is Your name. Please teach us to be still and patient in Your presence, so we may truly know You, and exalt You over all of the earth. We wait on You alone Father, for You renew our strength of body and soul, keeping us from growing…
A Prayer for Rest
Father God, our gracious and merciful king, we come before you today weary and heavily laden. Please give us rest, relieve our burdens, and teach us from Your gentle heart so we may find rest for our souls and bodies. Please help us to lack nothing, so we may lie down in lush pastures by…
Joshua 24
Joshua gathers Israel for his final words to them. He is now 110 years old and about to die, so he renews Israel’s covenant with God, and erects a stone as a monument/reminder to the covenant and law. ” ‘Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the…