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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.
Urban Evolution?
Earlier this week, on the CBS Morning Show, a segment featured a new book titled Darwin Comes to Town. The author discussed the thrust of a book in a segment you can see here:
10 Ways to Discourage Your Pastor
Every pastor I have ever known has experienced discouragement. And many of the "great" preachers / pastors in church history have battled seasons of depression and melancholy. Spurgeon being the classic example here.