Today’s readings: Judges 7, Judges 8, Judges 9, Judges 10, Judges 11 Listen to the passage online:Judges 7 to 11 at BibleGateway.com Why this episode matters: The story of Jephthah and his daughter in Judges 11 has caused many listeners to question the goodness and character of God. In this episode, “A Foolish Vow,” we…
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My goodness but some of these Israelites could be so petty! Did you notice? The beginning of this chapter picks up just after Gideon’s victory over the Midianites, and the men of the tribe of Ephraim took him to task for not including them in the fight. Never mind that Gideon was following God’s instructions…
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As I read this chapter today, I wondered about the interpretation of the Midianite’s dream by his friend. What explanation was there for a round loaf of bread knocking down a tent being representative of the defeat of the Midianite’s army by Israel? So I did some further reading. It turns out that in the…
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You gotta love Gideon. God comes to him, and the first thing he does is question Him. Excuse me, but if the Lord is with us, why are we having so many troubles? Pardon me, but how can I save Israel? I’m the youngest one of the weakest family in the tribe. If it’s not…
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