A Scared Young ManThe enemy troops had gathered in the Valley of the Jezreel.In verse 34 of chapter 6, the account says that “the Spirit of the Lord took control of Gideon.” This gave him courage to assemble a coalition of forces from the tribes of Israel and prepare for battle.But, Gideon is not totally … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 8)
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Discipleship Minute #37
Read I Corinthians 15:1-8Critics charge that Christianity is a crutch for the weak minded, who believe things that “ain’t necessarily so.” That belief is based on blind faith. Perhaps we have brought some of that charge on ourselves. Christian philosopher J. P. Moreland says, “Religion is now viewed by many as a placebo or emotional … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #37
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 7)
A Scared Young ManGideon is instructed by the Lord to build another altar to the worship of Yahweh. But at this time, the site of that altar was at the location of an Asherah pole, a center of pagan worship. An Asherah pole was a monument to a Canaanite goddess, named Asherah, the mother of … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 7)
Discipleship Minute #36
Read I Corinthians 12:12-20, 27.Southern Baptists have been talking about changing our name over the past few years. Some leaders say that we need to become Great Commission Baptists. At this point, I haven’t reached a decision on the wisdom of a name change. It may be the creeping in of political correctness to take … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #36
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 6)
A Scared Young ManWhat does Gideon do in response to the divine visitation?First, he asks the wrong question.He wants to know why this trouble had happened. As we’ve seen from verses 8-10, God had already told the people, through the unnamed prophet why they were being oppressed.God answers Gideon in verse 14,“The Lord turned to … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 6)
Important Ministry Announcement 2020 #2
On Wednesday, October 21, I will be speaking in the Prayer Service at Shreveport’s Brookwood Baptist Church. My presentation will be “Gideon: A Biographical Study.” The meeting will begin at 6:15 pm in Room 219. If you are in the area, please join us.
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 5)
A Scared Young ManIt is the context of bringing a sinful people back to Himself that we find Gideon. Rather, it is the Angel of the Lord who finds Gideon. Not that God had any trouble finding this young man.What is Gideon doing when he receives this divine visitation? He is hiding in a wine … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 5)
Is Genesis History? A Review
The scenes were magnificent. The production values were excellent. But did the movie “Is Genesis History?” answer its central and actual question?“Is Genesis History?” was produced by Compass Cinema and hosted by Dr. Del Tackett of The Truth Project. In his introduction, Tackett asks several questions: “Did God create the world in a few days … Continue reading Is Genesis History? A Review
Discipleship Minute #35
Read Matthew 28:16-20On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon. But, after Americans landed on the moon, there were calls to stop further missions. After six subsequent missions, we stopped going to the moon and haven’t been back. Years before, John F. Kennedy gave the nation the goal … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #35
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 4)
A Scared Young ManThe people of Israel were subjected to a foreign invasion. The Midianites and their allies, the Amalekites and Qedemites, would camp on Israel’s land and would raid their food supplies until there was nothing left for them to eat. Israel was in desperate circumstances and the people did what they always did … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 4)
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