Jan 31, 2021
Because of disobedience, much of Israel c. 1100 B.C. was controlled by the Philistines. As a teenager in the village of Zorah, Samson walked four miles to Timnah on the Israel-Philistine border and was attracted to a Philistine woman. Be careful where you walk as your location affects your options (Eph. 5:15)! Because...
Jan 24, 2021
Because of Israel’s disobedience, the Philistines ruled them for 40 years. Instead of appreciating what He did and continuing to follow and love the true God, the Israelites drifted away spiritually over time. Israel replaced the God who wanted their faith with gods they could feel. You will drift away from whatever...
Jan 17, 2021
When a massive Midianite army invaded Israel, God called Gideon to lead a battle against them. Not being particularly skilled or brave, God gave him a mission then encouraged him with people and circumstances to complete it. Recognizing God’s hand was on his life, the people ask Gideon and his sons to rule as their...
Jan 10, 2021
Gideon was called by God to defeat the massive Midianite army that had invaded their land. He devised a plan with 300 men that God chose, to surround the army at night and cause panic with pitchers, torches, and horns. When part of the army started to flee south, Gideon called the tribe of the Ephraimites to help, and...
Jan 3, 2021
As the Israelite nation included worship of false gods (Baal and Asherah) with their worship of the true God, God disrupted them with foreign invaders (Midianites). God then chose to rescue His people by raising up Gideon to lead the battle. The future God has for believers often has challenges and blessings!