Judges

This is a shocking set of stories about a nation turning from faith to failure because, although they had accepted law from God as their constitution, their hearts did not align with God’s heart on the right ways to live, love, value and treat others.

There are some famous characters in this book, some with heroic, endearing and even redeeming qualities. Some of them turn to God in moments of crisis and we get amazing glimpses of his power as a result. But where Israel ends up shows that people need much more than religion and occasional prayers to live a good life.

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Written in 2020

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Aug 17

Judges 19-21

Is this the way we want to go?

Aug 14

Judges 16-18

Why, why, why, Delilah?

Aug 13

Judges 13-15

Who doesn’t love a strongman leader?

Aug 11

Judges 10-12

What good is power from God without wisdom, love and peace?

Aug 10

Judges 7-9

You don’t need that

Aug 7

Judges 4-6

Whose story is this anyway?

Aug 6

Judges 1-3

You had one job!

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‘Encounters With God - Stories from the Old Testament, part 10 - Deborah’ by Sue Marland - 14 August 2022

What could happen if God gives you a word of guidance? Sue Marland looks at the story of Deborah, a judge in Old Testament times, who developed the ability to support what God wanted to support, and to oppose what God wanted to oppose. If we could have some of that ability too, what would we do with it? Could we expect to become good servant leaders like Deborah, and would we end up winning significant battles against pain, suffering and injustice?