Tag Archives: 28 Days in Judges

“1 In those days Israel had no king” (Judges 19:1) A simple proclamation begins the horrific story of Judges 19.  There are parts of the Bible that I would like to say, “I am sorry that happened.”  For example, the … Continue reading →

Three words from Judges 10 is ringing in my ears today. “The LORD replied,” (Judges 10:11) How do you hear the Lord?  It is pehaps the most important question.  If you are full of sinful behaviour, how do you hear … Continue reading →

Leadership by force is the lowest level of leadership.  Sometimes you have to lead by force, but it is simply the worst.  Abimelech decided that force was going to be his rule: “Abimelech used [the silver] to hire reckless adventurers, … Continue reading →

If Gideon had the voice of Rosco P. Coltrane from “Duke of Hazard”, he would be yelling, “We’re in hot pursuit!” Gideon is running after the Midianites, and finding out who is with him on the conquest. When you find … Continue reading →

Judges six is a setup chapter for Judges seven.  It gives us the background and calling of a man named Gideon who is the next Judge in the the cycle of rebelion-captivitity-repentance-deliverance. Gideon has been filled with fear. 1. He … Continue reading →

The song continues telling the story of the battle.  I love editorial note that follows the song. “Then the land had peace for forty years” (Judges 5:31) In one of my all-time favorit movie, First Knight, Sean Connery as King … Continue reading →

The war is over and what do they do? Sing a song, of course. 1 On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song: 2 “When the princes in Israel take the lead, when the people willingly … Continue reading →