A Scared Young ManIs there something that we can learn from Gideon’s account so far? I think there are two lessons we can see from this part of the account.The first lesson is that God will discipline His people.As we’ve seen, God warned the people that He would discipline the nation if they walked away … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 9)
Social Justice Project #22
The Attributes of God and JusticePart 1: HolinessGod possesses attributes which are characterized in two categories: incommunicable and communicable. Those attributes which are incommunicable are those that He holds uniquely to Himself and does not share to any degree with human beings. An attribute which is communicable is one that God possesses and exemplifies but … Continue reading Social Justice Project #22
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 8)
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)
Social Justice Project #21
Moving ForwardWhat do we know so far? Where do we go from here?The question of justice is vital, not only for our society at large, but also for the Christian who seeks to be an ambassador for Christ in that society.Let’s remind ourselves of the definition that we have used.“Justice is the moral quality of … Continue reading Social Justice Project #21
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)
Is E. T. Going to Hell?
I read an article not too long ago by Ken Ham, President of Answers in Genesis. In the article, Ham decried the amount of money that has been spent on the search for extraterrestrial life. Then, he made a statement which catapulted him into controversy, “Only descendants of Adam can be saved…To suggest that aliens … Continue reading Is E. T. Going to Hell?
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.
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