Category: Judges

Gideon is the perfect example to us of how not to take for granted God’s work in our lives

April 15, 2012

Pastor Kim Riddlebarger on Judges 8:  In 1 Timothy 6, the apostle Paul warns us of many of the same things that Gideon brought upon Israel. He speaks of men who “teach a different doctrine[which]does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness.” Ironically, Gideon did this … More Gideon is the perfect example to us of how not to take for granted God’s work in our lives

God sends a Deliverer

April 12, 2012

As we read Judges 1-3 today, a little help from Kim Riddlebarger’s sermon series on Judges: And then there are the judges themselves–men whom God raises up to rescue Israel from some military or political crisis, but who can do nothing about the nation’s spiritual condition. Remember that Israel’s judges are not jurists presiding over … More God sends a Deliverer

Just do it?

April 20, 2011

Judges 17:6  In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Everyone was doing as they pleased and not according to God.  Micah steals from his mother (so much for family loyalty!) then confesses (maybe because he is afraid….his mother curses the thief, not knowing it was … More Just do it?

Life Lessons from Samson

April 19, 2011

Kim Riddlebarger concludes a sermon on the life of Samson, from Judges 15-16 As for application for us today, there is much to learn from the life of Samson. No question, his allegiance is to YHWH. No question, his sin–especially his dalliances with Philistine women–was his undoing. Like Israel during the time of the Judges, … More Life Lessons from Samson

Strong God highlighted in weak vessels, like Samson, like us

April 18, 2011

From a Study in Judges, Samson Part 3, from Back Free Church of Scotland: What did Samson have to work with, in his exploits and in his offensive against the Philistines? The answer is — not very much. The first time he attacks, it is with three hundred foxes whom he binds tail to tail, … More Strong God highlighted in weak vessels, like Samson, like us

Misery and Mercy

April 17, 2011

Judges 10-12 is our Bible reading passage for today.  In Judges 10:10-16 we read: And the people of Israel cried out to the Lord, saying, “We have sinned against you, because we have forsaken our God and have served the Baals.” 11 And the Lord said to the people of Israel, “Did I not save you … More Misery and Mercy