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)
Social Justice Project #20
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 15: The Letters: HebrewsThe Epistle to the Hebrews is unique in the Christian Scriptures in that the letter has no named author. Many names have been suggested, including Biblical figures such as Paul and Apollos, but no conclusive answer can be given. The immediate audience of the book … Continue reading Social Justice Project #20
Discipleship Minute #33
Read Luke 9:20-27.We see crosses in our churches and on steeples. Christians even wear crosses as jewelry. There is a temptation to forget that the cross represents sacrifice. Jesus Christ willingly died a sacrificial death on the cross to save sinful mankind. In our passage, Jesus made the clearest prediction about His suffering and sacrifice. … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #33
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 3)
A Scared Young ManThe story begins with a scared young manWhen we first see Gideon in the book of Judges, he is a scared young man. This is because of the predicament in which his people find themselves beginning in Judges 6. The beginning of Judges 6 sets up the situation for the nation of … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 3)
Social Justice Project #19
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 14: The Pauline Letters: II CorinthiansThe apostle Paul wrote much of the Christian Scriptures. His corpus of writings comprise letters to churches and leaders of the churches in which he was involved. Two letters to the church in Corinth were included in the canon of Scripture, although evidence … Continue reading Social Justice Project #19
Discipleship Minute #32
Read Philippians 2:5-11When you think of generosity, who comes to mind? I can think of several individuals who were generous with their time, talents, and resources with which they invested in my life. But, the most generous person we can imagine pales in comparison with Jesus Christ. This week’s passage is one of the most … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #32
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 1)
IntroductionYou might be thinking to yourself, I’m not going to be leading a great army against anybody. Why should I look at Gideon? These biographies from the Hebrew Scriptures have a purpose for us as well.Paul wrote to the Corinthian church,“Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written as a warning … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 1)
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