IV.Samuel has accepted the people’s call for a King and accepted God’s counsel for going forward in this and then calls the “all the tribes” together to confirm the selection of a king. V.1 Samuel 8:4-7; 10:17-24 (NRSVUE) Then all … Continue reading
I.We come to that place in the Scriptural account of the history of Israel where the first king is called. The people call for a king and Samuel “by lot” calls out one to be king. Take you time with … Continue reading
VII.In addition to the Scripture we have reviewed the past couple of days, I am adding Judges 6:36-40 where we see Gideon “putting out the fleece.” What might this reveal to us about Gideon’s personality? VIII.Judges 6:1-2, 7-16 (NRSVUE) The … Continue reading
IV.In the last post I asked us to focus on how Gideon voiced his reluctance to accept the task “offered” to him by the angel of the Lord. Let’s look again and pay attention to what we notice in the … Continue reading
I.This week we turn to the call of Gideon and his charge to rescue the people from the Midianites. Let’s start our time with Gideon by reading the Scripture below. You may want to take note of God’s call upon … Continue reading
VII.As you come to these Scripture passages today, look for what they speak to you of stability and instability. VIII. Deuteronomy 32:3-6 For I will proclaim the name of the Lord, ascribe greatness to our God!The Rock, his work is perfect, and … Continue reading
IV.Let’s hear Moses speak to us today and take notice of the hope in his voice. V. Deuteronomy 32:3-6 For I will proclaim the name of the Lord, ascribe greatness to our God!The Rock, his work is perfect, and all his ways … Continue reading
I.We read at Deuteronomy 31:30, “Then Moses recited the words of this song, to the very end, in the hearing of the whole assembly of Israel …” and this song of Moses follows. It has similarities to the pattern we … Continue reading
VII.Think about the sister who, “… stood at a distance to see what would happen.” VIII.Exodus 2:1-10 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite woman. The woman conceived … Continue reading
IV.Let’s read the passage once more and take notice of what you learn about the mothers in the account. V.Exodus 2:1-10 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite … Continue reading