Judges 9:1-57 Abimelech’s Treachery
Abimelech, the son of Gideon, mounts a campaign against his brothers to slaughter them. After a few years of his leadership, there is a campaign mounted against him, and the cycle of violence starts over. These are very sad days in the history of Israel.
Nehemiah 6:1-7:4 International Intrigue, Deep State Politics
Nehemiah faced International Intrigue and “Deep State”deception long ago. It seems the efforts of The Accuser have not changed that much through the millennia. Let’s examine how Nehemiah frustrated this.
1 Corinthians 15:35-49 The Resurrection Body
One of the most mysterious passages in the Bible, in my opinion. Mysterious, not because of what Paul says, but because of what he doesn’t say.
Judges 7:1-8:35 Gideon’s War
Gideon’s army is stripped from 32,000 men to 300, against 135,000. These two chapters chronicle the building of his army, the war, and the sad ending forty years later.
Nehemiah 5:1-19 Social Justice
In this chapter Nehemiah is drawn into some social issues that have plagued every society since the dawn of civilization. Nehemiah calls for restoring the principles of Law and Order, returning to the ideals of their foundation.
Judges 6:25-40 Baal and the Fleece
Gideon faces another challenge from God. Tear down the altar fo Baal and prepare for battle. Not surprisingly, Gideon would like some confirmation before launching out.
Nehemiah 4:1-23 Opposition Without, Struggles Within
With the work on the walls progressing, Nehemiah has to stand against the opposition from without, and the struggles and discouragement from within. He proves to be a capable leader.
Resurrection Day 2021 The Guarantee
God was not surprised when Jesus was unjustly condemned and put to death. Jesus lived, died, was buried, and resurrected according to the Sovereign plan of God. The resurrection is the guarantee of all of the promises of God.
Nehemiah 3:1-32 The Rebuild Begins
This is the list of, and some history of, the volunteers who begin the work to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Judges 6:1-27 Introduction to Gideon
Gideon has a very strange encounter. Here we learn who Gideon is, in his estimation, and in God’s estimation.
