Category: Judges
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Judges 1: Judah Wars with Canaanites
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in JudgesJudges 1 gives us a glimpse into the life and experiences of the Israelites after the death of Joshua. Read More…
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Judges 2: Israel Disobeys Lord’s Commands
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in JudgesIn Judges 2, God is just in punishing Israel for their disobedience, yet His mercy is demonstrated by raising judges to deliver them. Read More…
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Judges 3: The First Three Judges
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in JudgesJudges 3 is a reminder of the recurring nature of Israel’s sin, God’s judgment, their repentance, and God’s merciful deliverance. Read More…
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Judges 6: The Call of Gideon
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in JudgesJudges 6 is the tale of Gideon, an ordinary man called by God to lead Israelites against their enemies, the Midianites. Read More…
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Judges 7: God Reassures Gideon
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in JudgesIn Judges 7, God uses Gideon, a lesser known figure, to deliver the Israelites from the oppressive Midianites despite their overwhelming numbers. Read More…
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Judges 8: Gideon’s Struggles & Victory
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in JudgesJudges 8 shows us Gideon’s response to his fellow Israelites and to the spoils of war, and his actions towards the kings of Midian after his victory. Read More…
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Judges 9: The Rise and Fall of Abimelech
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in JudgesJudges 9 presents a compelling narrative about Abimelech, and his pursuit of power, the pursuit of justice, and the inevitable consequences of actions. Read More…
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Judges 10: Disobedience Idolatry & Repentance
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in JudgesJudges 10 is the tell of the continuous cycle of disobedience, punishment, repentance, and divine deliverance. Read More…
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Judges 11: Jephthah the Judge & Warrior
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in JudgesJudges 11 tells the story of Jephthah, a mighty warrior, yet the son of a prostitute, who made a vow to God that led to a tragic consequence. Read More…
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Judges 12: Jephthah’s Rule and the Shibboleth Incident
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in JudgesJudges 12 outlines the story of Jephthah and his encounter with the Ephraimite forces, leading to a tragic civil war. Read More…
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Judges 13: Angel Announces Birth of Samson
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in JudgesJudges 13 reveals the pre-natal story of Samson – a super strong man and deliverer chosen by God even before his birth. Read More…
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Judges 14: Samson Marries Delilah
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in JudgesJudges 14 starts with Samson’s desire for a woman from the enemy nation and ends with him killing thirty Philistine men to pay off a bet he lost. Read More…
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Judges 15: Samson Defeats 1000 With Jawbone
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in JudgesJudges 15 unveils the profound heroism of Samson, inspiring us with his unwavering courage and faith in God’s divine plan. Read More…