Posts with the tag “week-14”

Ruth 4:13-22; 1 Samuel 1:1-8; 1 Chronicles 2:9-55; 4:1-23.  “Unfamiliar Names”          Professional golfer, Karen Permezel, hails from Yackandandah, Australia.  Finding that name to be a mouthful, writers sometimes ask Permezel where the town in located.  Permezel is happy to be of assistance.  “It’s near Mount Murramurrabong, not far from Tangambalanga,” she replies. (Sports Illustrated)        ...  Read More

Ruth 1:1-4:12.  “Not Overlooked”          The book of Ruth is deeply admired by many for its literary style.  It is a beautiful story of love and devotion.         Ruth is an amazing young woman of tremendous character.  She has displayed kindness and loyalty to Naomi as she leaves behind the security of her own land, the familiarity of her own customs, the simplicity of her own religion, the refu...  Read More

Judges 19-21.  “Think BEFORE It Is Done”          This passage discusses the price one’s sin can have on another, so contemplate what was written on March 24th, where it was pointed out that one’s adulterous sin would affect far more people than just your spouse or close friends or children. You could literally affect the lives of hundreds in the present and future if you sinned in such a manner. ...  Read More

Judges 16-18.  “Finishing Well”          Samson’s life did not seem to start or continue as one characterized by faith.  To the contrary, he seemed to be self-absorbed and only concerned with the present.  Eventually, his choices caught up with him and Samson found himself blind, in chains, pushing the wheel to grind grain in Gaza, the same place he had amazingly carried off the city’s gates.     ...  Read More

Judges 12:8-15:20.  “Potential”          Here is the story of a man known for his astounding strength, yet, in the same breath also known for his weaknesses.  He battled pride and sensuality; he broke his vow and God’s laws; he trusted the wrong people; and did not use his gifts and abilities wisely.  He was not the wisest of men, but God used him to accomplish His purpose.         Samson had a mi...  Read More

Judges 9:22-12:7.  “Submissive Examples”          Throughout the book of Judges we are introduced to often unfamiliar people whom God used to bring peace to Israel.  We will read of twelve men and women referred to as the judges who bring deliverance to God’s people.         It was less that they were gifted, pure, or special, as they were willing to be used by God.  The achievements of those subm...  Read More

Judges 7:1-9:21. “Little Gideon’s Big God” Week Fourteen — April 2nd–8th, Judges 7-21; Ruth 1-4; 1 Samuel 1:1-8; 1 Chronicles 2:9-55; 4:1-23         After reading through these passages, the results of my brainstorming leads to a theme that runs along the lines of; big things with little people, impressive with unimpressive, imposing with unimposing, splendid with simple, or heroic undertakings b...  Read More