Posts filed under Biblical Theology
Judging the Judges (Part 7)
If a man vows a vow to the Lord, or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth (Numbers 30:2).
Judging the Judges (Part 5)
Deborah. The only female judge of Israel. A prophetess who spoke God's words to Israel.
Judging the Judges (Part 4)
Having now set the backdrop with the first three posts in this series, let's take a look at a few judges. Some well-known. Others not so much.
Judging the Judges (Part 2)
- God saves and preserves His covenant people.
- His people sin against Him.
- God judges His people for their sin.
- His people cry out for help.
- God gives mercy and restores His people.
- Repeat process starting at Point #1.
This is what many scholars have called "The Judges Cycle." This is exactly the pattern we see repeated throughout the period of history covered by the Book of Judges.
Judging the Judges
Recently a friend and brother in Christ began texting me some questions on things he had been reading in the Book of Judges. After rejoicing that my brother was reading Judges, and praying that the Lord would increase his tribe in the church I pastor, I set out to provide a few responses to his inquires. Responses, I trust, that were faithful to God and His Word.
What should you Trust? What should you Doubt?
I was in a waiting room and began to read the March cover story of National Geographic (available here) when I came across the following two sentences,