July 31 Readings

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July 23 Ruth 1-2; Jeremiah 28; Psalm 88.1-5; Acts 24

July 24 Ruth 3-4; Jeremiah 29; Psalm 88.6-10; Acts 25

July 25 1 Samuel 1; Jeremiah 30; Psalm 88.11-18; Acts 26

July 26 1 Samuel 2; Jeremiah 31; Psalm 89.1-4; Acts 27.1-26

July 27 1 Samuel 3; Jeremiah 32; Psalm 89.5-10; Acts 27.27-44

July 28 1 Samuel 4-5; Jeremiah 33; Psalm 89.11-18; Acts 28

July 29 1 Samuel 6; Jeremiah 34; Psalm 89.19-29; Romans 1

July 30 1 Samuel 7; Jeremiah 35; Psalm 89.20-37; Romans 2

July 31 1 Samuel 8; Jeremiah 36; Psalm 89.38-45; Romans 3


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Samuel Brings About Transition
Today's reading 1Samuel 8
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 1Samuel 8

1Samuel 8
The people asked for a king. Samuel's sons were evil, they walked in the ways of Samuel and seek after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice. Samuel warned Israel that when they have a king, they would be subjected to taxes, he could force them to join his armiesm and the would have to serve him and pledge their loyalty to him. Israel refused to listen to Samuel (19-22)

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July 30 Readings

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July 24 Ruth 3-4; Jeremiah 29; Psalm 88.6-10; Acts 25

July 25 1 Samuel 1; Jeremiah 30; Psalm 88.11-18; Acts 26

July 26 1 Samuel 2; Jeremiah 31; Psalm 89.1-4; Acts 27.1-26

July 27 1 Samuel 3; Jeremiah 32; Psalm 89.5-10; Acts 27.27-44

July 28 1 Samuel 4-5; Jeremiah 33; Psalm 89.11-18; Acts 28

July 29 1 Samuel 6; Jeremiah 34; Psalm 89.19-29; Romans 1

July 30 1 Samuel 7; Jeremiah 35; Psalm 89.20-37; Romans 2

July 31 1 Samuel 8; Jeremiah 36; Psalm 89.38-45; Romans 3


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Samuel Brings About Transition
Today's reading 1Samuel 7
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 1Samuel 7

In 1Samuel 7.2-6, the Israelites called for rededication of themselves to God and got rid of foreign gods and idols. At Mizpah (v. 7-14), they defeated the Philistines. At Ramah (v. 15-17) Samuel continued as judge.
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July 29 Readings

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July 24 Ruth 3-4; Jeremiah 29; Psalm 88.6-10; Acts 25

July 25 1 Samuel 1; Jeremiah 30; Psalm 88.11-18; Acts 26

July 26 1 Samuel 2; Jeremiah 31; Psalm 89.1-4; Acts 27.1-26

July 27 1 Samuel 3; Jeremiah 32; Psalm 89.5-10; Acts 27.27-44

July 28 1 Samuel 4-5; Jeremiah 33; Psalm 89.11-18; Acts 28

July 29 1 Samuel 6; Jeremiah 34; Psalm 89.19-29; Romans 1

July 30 1 Samuel 7; Jeremiah 35; Psalm 89.20-37; Romans 2

July 31 1 Samuel 8; Jeremiah 36; Psalm 89.38-45; Romans 3


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Samuel Brings About Transition
Today's reading 1Samuel 6
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 1Samuel 6

In 1 Samuel 6, the Philistines proposed to returned the ark to the Israelites along with five gold tumors and five gold rats, because God's hand was heavy on them. The Philistines returned the ark at Beth Shemesh (v.6.13-7.1). The people at Beth Shemesh rejoiced when they received the ark. However, seventy of them was stuck down because they had looked into the ark of the Lord.

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July 28 Readings

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July 24 Ruth 3-4; Jeremiah 29; Psalm 88.6-10; Acts 25

July 25 1 Samuel 1; Jeremiah 30; Psalm 88.11-18; Acts 26

July 26 1 Samuel 2; Jeremiah 31; Psalm 89.1-4; Acts 27.1-26

July 27 1 Samuel 3; Jeremiah 32; Psalm 89.5-10; Acts 27.27-44

July 28 1 Samuel 4-5; Jeremiah 33; Psalm 89.11-18; Acts 28

July 29 1 Samuel 6; Jeremiah 34; Psalm 89.19-29; Romans 1

July 30 1 Samuel 7; Jeremiah 35; Psalm 89.20-37; Romans 2

July 31 1 Samuel 8; Jeremiah 36; Psalm 89.38-45; Romans 3


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Today's reading 1Samuel 4-6
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 1Samuel 4; 1Samuel 5

In 1Samuel 4 The Israelites were defeated at their forces on the battlefield. The Israelites decided to bring the ark with them into battle. The Philistines captured the ark and killed Eli's sons. 1Sam 4.6-11. When Eli heard this, he fell backward off his chair and broke his neck. After she heard the bad news, Phineas's wife gave birth to Ichabod and died. Ichabod means no glory because the glory has departed from Israel because the ark was captured by the Philistines.

In 1Samuel 5, the ark brought trouble to the Philistines. The Philstines set the ark next to their god, Dagon. Dagon was found every morning to have fallen with his face on the ground. God afflicted the Philistines with tumors in whatever city the ark was located.

LARGE PICTURE OF DAGON AND THE ARK

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July 27 Readings

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July 25 1 Samuel 1; Jeremiah 30; Psalm 88.11-18; Acts 26

July 26 1 Samuel 2; Jeremiah 31; Psalm 89.1-4; Acts 27.1-26

July 27 1 Samuel 3; Jeremiah 32; Psalm 89.5-10; Acts 27.27-44

July 28 1 Samuel 4-5; Jeremiah 33; Psalm 89.11-18; Acts 28

July 29 1 Samuel 6; Jeremiah 34; Psalm 89.19-29; Romans 1

July 30 1 Samuel 7; Jeremiah 35; Psalm 89.20-37; Romans 2

July 31 1 Samuel 8; Jeremiah 36; Psalm 89.38-45; Romans 3


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Today's reading from 1 Samuel 3
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King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 1Samuel 3

1Samuel 3
In verse 3.1-18 God calls Samuel. Samuel was given to the Lord to minister in the Temple. Eli's eyes were becoming so weak, and he was lying in his usual place, Samuel was lying down in the Temple of the Lord where the ark was. The Lord called Samuel. Samuel ran to Eli and said 'Here I am.' Eli said that he did not call to go back and lay down. God called again and Samuel ran to Eli and said 'Here I am, you called me.' Eli said that he did not call to go back and lay down. Samuel did not know the Lord yet. A third time, the Lord called Samuel. Samuel came to to Eli and said 'Here I am.' Eli realized that the Lord was calling, so he said to Samuel, when you hear Him calling, say 'Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.'
The Lord called again and Samuel said 'Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.' The Lord told him that He was about to something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who hears of it tingle... God was going to punish the house of Eli because of the contemptible things that Eli's sons have done. The guilt of Eli's house will never be atoned for by sacrifice and offerings. This is very serious matter to God.
Samuel went back and lay down, he was afraid to tell Eli of the vision he saw. Eli called him and persuaded him to tell him about the vision. So Samuel told him. Eli's reply was 'He is the Lord, let him do what is good in his eyes.' What an answer! Eli although he had his faults, knew God and His holiness.
In verse 3.19-21 Samuel is known as a prophet. The verse in 19 The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up and he let none of his words fall to the ground. God was with Samuel. We should note that even in spiritual darkness, God will find
someone to show forth his light. He replaced an old priest with a young boy!!




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July 26 Readings

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July 23 Ruth 1-2; Jeremiah 28; Psalm 88.1-5; Acts 24

July 24 Ruth 3-4; Jeremiah 29; Psalm 88.6-10; Acts 25

July 25 1 Samuel 1; Jeremiah 30; Psalm 88.11-18; Acts 26

July 26 1 Samuel 2; Jeremiah 31; Psalm 89.1-4; Acts 27.1-26

July 27 1 Samuel 3; Jeremiah 32; Psalm 89.5-10; Acts 27.27-44

July 28 1 Samuel 4-5; Jeremiah 33; Psalm 89.11-18; Acts 28

July 29 1 Samuel 6; Jeremiah 34; Psalm 89.19-29; Romans 1

July 30 1 Samuel 7; Jeremiah 35; Psalm 89.20-37; Romans 2

July 31 1 Samuel 8; Jeremiah 36; Psalm 89.38-45; Romans 3


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Today's reading from 1 Samuel 2
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King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 1Samuel 2


1Samuel 2 (v. 1-10)
Hannah sung a prayer of thanksgiving and to God. This song is very similar to the one that Mary sung in the New Testament in Luke 1.46-55. The Church knows Mary's song as the Magnificat. The song of Hannah is known as the Magnificat of the Old Testament.

In verse 12-26, Eli, the high priest, had two sons who were wicked men, and had no respect for God. They sinned by taking the meat before it was offered to the Lord in a burnt offering, and they would send a servant to take a portion of the raw meat even before it was boiled. In God's eyes they treated the Lor's offering with contempt. The sons had also slept with the women who served at the entrance of the meeting. place. Eli had tried to rebuke them but they would not listen to them.

In v. 27-36 a man of God came and prophesied against the House of Eli, for the sons had treated the offerings made to God with contempt, The prophet said that both would die on the same day. God would take away the priesthood from Eli's family and give it to another. The priesthood was given to the family of Zadok.

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July 25 Readings

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July 24 Ruth 3-4; Jeremiah 29; Psalm 88.6-10; Acts 25

July 25 1 Samuel 1; Jeremiah 30; Psalm 88.11-18; Acts 26

July 26 1 Samuel 2; Jeremiah 31; Psalm 89.1-4; Acts 27.1-26

July 27 1 Samuel 3; Jeremiah 32; Psalm 89.5-10; Acts 27.27-44

July 28 1 Samuel 4-5; Jeremiah 33; Psalm 89.11-18; Acts 28

July 29 1 Samuel 6; Jeremiah 34; Psalm 89.19-29; Romans 1

July 30 1 Samuel 7; Jeremiah 35; Psalm 89.20-37; Romans 2

July 31 1 Samuel 8; Jeremiah 36; Psalm 89.38-45; Romans 3


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Today's reading from 1 Samuel 1
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 1 Samuel 1

Samuel Brings About Transition
Today's reading 1 Samuel 1
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 1Samuel 1

1Samuel 1
Israel is now moving from a reign of of Theocracy to where God is king to Monarchy where a man is king. Samuel was the last judge of Israel. Hannah was a woman who experience barrenness like some opf the other women in the Bible such as Sarah, Samson's mother and Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. Elkanah, her husband gave her double portions of meat because he loved her and the Lord had closed up her womb (v. 5). Penninah the other wife would taunt her because she could not have any children. One day Hannah went to the Temple, in her tears, she made a vow to God, if God gave her a son, she would give him to serve the Lord and no razor would touch his head. Eli thought that she was drunk but she told Eli about the vow she made. Eli said may God answer your prayer. The Lord remembered her and Samuel was conceived.

Application:
Hannah made a vow to God and she kept her promise. God honored her by giving her more children. She was willing to accept a child from God and yet she was willing to give hum up. We need to realize that if we want to keep something we have to give it up. This is how God works in the law of paradoxes. If we want to gain our lives then we have to lose it.

Verse to meditate on:
11 And she made a vow, saying, "O LORD Almighty, if you will only look upon
your servant's misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the LORD for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head."




1 Samuel 1, with Commentaries, verse by verse
1 Samuel 2, with Commentaries, verse by verse
1 Samuel 3, with Commentaries, verse by verse

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July 24 Readings

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July 24 Ruth 3-4; Jeremiah 29; Psalm 88.6-10; Acts 25

July 25 1 Samuel 1; Jeremiah 30; Psalm 88.11-18; Acts 26

July 26 1 Samuel 2; Jeremiah 31; Psalm 89.1-4; Acts 27.1-26

July 27 1 Samuel 3; Jeremiah 32; Psalm 89.5-10; Acts 27.27-44

July 28 1 Samuel 4-5; Jeremiah 33; Psalm 89.11-18; Acts 28

July 29 1 Samuel 6; Jeremiah 34; Psalm 89.19-29; Romans 1

July 30 1 Samuel 7; Jeremiah 35; Psalm 89.20-37; Romans 2

July 31 1 Samuel 8; Jeremiah 36; Psalm 89.38-45; Romans 3


Today's reading from Ruth 3-4

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: Ruth 3; Ruth 4

In Ruth 3, Naomi now has hope, and told Ruth to wash and perfume herself, according to the NIV Bible that is to prepare herself as a bride. When Boaz is lying down, Ruth should go and uncover his feet. In verse 9 to spread the corner of your garment over me since you are a kinsman-redeemer. This is a very important concept to understand the book of Ruth. Kinsman-Redeemer Boaz was related to Mahlon (Ruth's former husband). the closest male relative had the responsibility to marry a widow.

In Ruth 4, Boaz wanted to make sure that if there was another kinsman alive, that he would be treated justly under the Law and fulfil the obligation of kinsman-redeemer. The obligation was to redeem a property from Naomi, and to marry Ruth! He declined the offer and Boaz married Ruth. The genealogy is such that Ruth is the great-grandmother of Daivd and is an ancestress of Jesus Christ.


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Ruth 2, with Commentaries, verse by verse
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Ruth 1, with Commentaries, verse by verse
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July 23 Readings

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July 24 Ruth 3-4; Jeremiah 29; Psalm 88.6-10; Acts 25

July 25 1 Samuel 1; Jeremiah 30; Psalm 88.11-18; Acts 26

July 26 1 Samuel 2; Jeremiah 31; Psalm 89.1-4; Acts 27.1-26

July 27 1 Samuel 3; Jeremiah 32; Psalm 89.5-10; Acts 27.27-44

July 28 1 Samuel 4-5; Jeremiah 33; Psalm 89.11-18; Acts 28

July 29 1 Samuel 6; Jeremiah 34; Psalm 89.19-29; Romans 1

July 30 1 Samuel 7; Jeremiah 35; Psalm 89.20-37; Romans 2

July 31 1 Samuel 8; Jeremiah 36; Psalm 89.38-45; Romans 3


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King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: Ruth 1; Ruth 2

Ruth 1 There was a famine in the land and Naomi and Elimelech moved to Moab with their two sons. The sons married Moabite women, Orpah and Ruth. Elimelech died, and the sons died some ten years later. Naomi lost her family except for her daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth. In verse 6-14, Naomi heard that there was food in Judah, so she decided to go back. She bade farewell to Orpah and Ruth. Ruth expresses a bond with Naomi and her God which is the key verse of the Book. '...your people will be my people and your God, my God.' Ruth could have stayed in Moab with Oprah but she was willing to go in faith and go with Naomi. What about us? Are we willing to step out in faith and identify ourselves with God and His people through good times and bad times? The two women returned to Bethlehem (v. 19-22).Bethlehem

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In Ruth 2, Naomi had a relative on her husband's side, whose name was Boaz. We have to remember that Ruth was a Moabitess. The Moabites were enemies of Israel. Harvesting barley was done when Ruth and Naomi showed up. Gleaning was allowed under the law (Leviticus 19.9; 23.22). This was where the corners of the field were not be reaped and any sheaves that were accidentally left behind was not gathered. They were left for the poor to pick up for food. Boaz was kind to Ruth and gave her as much grain as she needed. Boaz had heard about the bond Ruth made with Naomi and God. Ruth told Naomi about Boaz.




Ruth 1, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ruth 2, with Commentaries, verse by verse

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July 22 Readings

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July 24 Ruth 3-4; Jeremiah 29; Psalm 88.6-10; Acts 25

July 25 1 Samuel 1; Jeremiah 30; Psalm 88.11-18; Acts 26

July 26 1 Samuel 2; Jeremiah 31; Psalm 89.1-4; Acts 27.1-26

July 27 1 Samuel 3; Jeremiah 32; Psalm 89.5-10; Acts 27.27-44

July 28 1 Samuel 4-5; Jeremiah 33; Psalm 89.11-18; Acts 28

July 29 1 Samuel 6; Jeremiah 34; Psalm 89.19-29; Romans 1

July 30 1 Samuel 7; Jeremiah 35; Psalm 89.20-37; Romans 2

July 31 1 Samuel 8; Jeremiah 36; Psalm 89.38-45; Romans 3


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Today's reading from Judges 20-21

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: Judges 20; Judges 21

Judges 20
The Levite told the Israelites what happened and they decided to punish the inhabitants of Gibeah. Civil war was decalared. Eventually the Israelites won after being defeated twice from the Benjaminites. The details are in the chapter. The Benjamites did not repent of their sins to God or tried to reconcile themselves with their fello Israelites. Consequently, they lost twenty-five thousand swordsmen on that day.




Judges 21
The Israelites realized that the tribe of Benjamin was about to be extinct not only because of the many Benjaminites lost during the civil war but also the rash vow that they made 'Not one of us will give his daughter in marriage to a Benjaminite.' The leaders of Israel became peacemaker and the tribes worked together on solving this problem to avoid Benjamin from becoming extinct. Israel had vowed not to give Benjamin wives, but they dis not object if the men from Benjamin went out and took wives 21.16-14).

Finally, to summarize what was happening n Israel, 'In those days Israel had no king, everyone did as he saw fit.'

What do we learn from the today's reading Again, sin is like yeast, a little of it makes the dough rises. The easy way to solve things may be the hardest way. The Benjaminites could have repented and tried to solve the conflict before it happened. Did you know that King Saul and the Apostle Paul came from the tribe of Benjamin. God had to ensure that the tribe of Benjamin would be around despite the mess that the Benjaminites got themselves into. It is wasier for us to do things man's way instead of God's way, when we do that we pay a heavy price.



Pett on The Levite and His Concubine
Judges 20, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Judges 21, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Daivid Guzik on Judges 20
Daivid Guzik on Judges 21

Division of the Land
Tribal Lands
Pett on Micah
Division of the Land
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Introduction to Judges by Malik
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Israel's Dark Age by Deffinbaugh
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July 21 Readings

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July 23 Ruth 1-2; Jeremiah 28; Psalm 88.1-5; Acts 24

July 24 Ruth 3-4; Jeremiah 29; Psalm 88.6-10; Acts 25

July 25 1 Samuel 1; Jeremiah 30; Psalm 88.11-18; Acts 26

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July 27 1 Samuel 3; Jeremiah 32; Psalm 89.5-10; Acts 27.27-44

July 28 1 Samuel 4-5; Jeremiah 33; Psalm 89.11-18; Acts 28

July 29 1 Samuel 6; Jeremiah 34; Psalm 89.19-29; Romans 1

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July 31 1 Samuel 8; Jeremiah 36; Psalm 89.38-45; Romans 3


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Today's reading from Judges 19

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: Judges 19

Judges 19
A Levite had a concubine, but she was unfaithful to him. The concubine left him for four months. The Levite wanted to be reconciled with her, he went to his father-in-law's house. The father-in-law persauded him to stay for three days, and persauded him to stay a couple more days. When they were on their way to Gibeah, they stayed at an old man's house. The old man showed them hospitality. The Benjaminites wanted to cause trouble and some of the evil men there said that the Levite should come out, they wanted to have sex with him. The old man said that the men could have his virgin daughter and the concubine. Does this remind you of the angels staying at Lot's house? The men raped the concubine and she died some time after that. The Levite was so angry that when he got home he cut up his concubine in twelve parts and sent it to the twelve tribes.

Judges 19, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Daivid Guzik on Judges 19

Division of the Land
Tribal Lands
Pett on Micah
Division of the Land
Tribal Lands

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Introduction to Judges by Malik
Malik Argument of Judges
Israel's Dark Age by Deffinbaugh
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Zeisler on Judges, scroll down
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July 20 Readings

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Judges 17-18, Jeremiah 25; Psalm 86.6-10, Acts 22

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Today's reading from Judges 17-18

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: Judges 17; Judges 18

Judges 17
The action of one family can influence a nation for good or bad. We have seen this with the Billy Graham's family. The action of that one family has brought glory to God's name and has brought many into God's Kingdom and has influenced the nation for good. There are may examples of bad families that has influenced the United States. But today, we are looking at the family of Micah. This family was devoted to idolatry. The man, Micah created idols, his mother encouraged him to make idols and out of her mouth came blessings and curse (James 3.9-10). She care more about money than her son! Micah had hired a Levite. This Levite should know better because all Levites were consecrated to God and he knew the Law. He was only wanted money, he definitely was not a servant of God.

Judges 18
The Levite compromised himself further by going to the Danites because they offered him more money. From this corruption in the one family spread to a clan then to a tribe and this affected the whole tribe of Dan. The Danites had sent our spies and discovered this Levite, hired him as their seer, and took his idols with them. Micah and his neighbors overtook the Danites, tried to recapture the Levite and the idols but failed. To make matters worse, the Danites attacked Laish In the process, where innocent people died, and burned down their city. They renamed the city Dan and made the city a center of worship for their idols. The irony was that they were living in 'a place that lacks nothing whatever' yet there was one thing they lacked and it was God's blessing on their lives.

What do we learn from the life of Micah. Sin is like yeast, a little of it makes the dough rises. The Levite, of all the people should know better. Sometimes we compromise ourselves instead of standing up for what is right. The Levite sold himself for money just as Judas Iscariot sold his soul for thirty pieces of silver.

Judges 17, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Judges 18, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Daivid Guzik on Judges 17
Daivid Guzik on Judges 18

Division of the Land
Tribal Lands
Pett on Micah
Division of the Land
Tribal Lands

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OT Gateway Links on Judges
Introduction to Judges by Malik
Malik Argument of Judges
Israel's Dark Age by Deffinbaugh
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Zeisler on Judges, scroll down
Spurgeon on Judges
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Ritchie on Judges - 9 sermons

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July 19 Readings

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Judges 15-16, Jeremiah 25; Psalm 86.6-10, Acts 21:18-40

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Today's reading from Judges 15-16

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: Judges 15; Judges 16

Judges 15
Samson wanted to be with his Philistine wife when her father refused to let him see her. Samson got angry, caught three hundred foxes and tied them tail to tail in pairs, fastened a toch to every pair of tails and let them run through the grains, vineyards and olive groves. The Philistines retaliated by killing Samson's wife and her father. Samson retaliated by killing a thousand men with the jawbone of a donkey.



Judges 16
Samson slept with a prostitute, fell in love with Delilah. The Philistine leaders wanted to find out the secret behind Samson's strength, and offered Delilah money to find out the strength of Samson. After several false answers that Samson gave Delilah about the secret of his strength, he finally gave in and told her the secret of his strength which was the shaving of his hair with a razor. she betrayed him, they gouged out his eyes. Samson died by pulling down the pillars of the temple and killing many more when he died than when he was alive.



What do we learn from the life of Samson. God uses even the sinfulness of man to accomplish his purpose to bring glory to His name. The Holy Spirit was involved in the the life of Samson when he had exhibited these great strength in killing the Philistines. Samson was a slave to his lust, he chose the wrong women in his life and that was his downfall. Despite all of Samson's weaknesses and faults he was listed among the heroes of the faith (Hebrews 11.32). The important lesson to learn is God can use sinners who are willing to be used by Him.

Pett on Samson
Judges 15, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Judges 16, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Daivid Guzik on Judges 15
Daivid Guzik on Judges 16

Pett on Samson

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Introduction to Judges by Malik
Malik Argument of Judges
Israel's Dark Age by Deffinbaugh
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Zeisler on Judges, scroll down
Spurgeon on Judges
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Ritchie on Judges - 9 sermons

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July 17 Readings

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Today's reading from Judges 12

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Judges 12

Division of the Land
Tribal Lands

Judges 12
(v. 1.7) The men of Ephraim always wanted recognition (Judges 6). They never rejoiced in another's victory. Jephthah tried to explain that he had asked the Ephraimites for help but they did not help. Jephthah called the men of Gilead and started a civil war that costed 42,000 lives! A litle argument or dispute cost so many men their lives. Jephthah led Israel for six years, died and was buried in Gilead. We need to settle our disputes as soon as possible before a mole hill turns into a mountain!

The other judges, Ibzan, Elon and Abdon were discussed in verses 8-15.

Judges 12, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Division of the Land
Tribal Lands

Guzik on Judges 12
Judges 12, with Commentaries, verse by verse

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Introduction to Judges by Malik
Malik Argument of Judges
Israel's Dark Age by Deffinbaugh
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Zeisler on Judges, scroll down
Spurgeon on Judges
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July 12 Readings

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Today's reading from Judges 3

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Judges 3

Apostasy and the Judges

Division of the Land
Tribal Lands

Apostasy and the Judges
In Judges 3.1-6. There is a cycle of sin and restoration that everyone goes through. First they sin, God punishes them by allowing oppression by the inhabitant of the land. The people repent of their sins and then God raise up a judge to rescue the. Then the vicious cycle repeats itself. This is very similar in the Christian life. We sin, God allows us affliction in our life, we repent, God delivers us.




Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar
In Judges 3.7-11, the people are oppressed by the Mesopotomites and delivered by Othniel.
In Judges 3.12-25, the people are oppressed by the Moabites and are delivered by Ehud killing Eglon, the king of Moab.
In Judges 3.26-32, the people are oppressed again by the Moabites and are delivered this time by Shamgar.

Division of the Land
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Judges 3, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on Judges 3

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Introduction to Judges by Malik
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Israel's Dark Age by Deffinbaugh
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July 11 Readings

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Today's reading from Judges 2

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Judges 2

Three Burials
Pick the Version from Today's reading from Judges 1-2
The information below was compiled from the Daily Bible in Chronological Order.
There were three burials.
DEATH OF JOSHUA Judges 2.8-9; Joshua 24.29-30
DEATH OF ELEAZAR Joshua 24.33
JOSEPH BONES BURIED Joshua 24.32

While Joshua was a book of victory, Judges was a book of defeat. the people could not possess the remaining cities, and villages in some cases. Note that despite the conquest there were also failures to reach victory. a list is given below.

Apostasy and the Judges
In Judges 2.8-3.6. There is this cycle that the people go through. first they sin, God punishes them by allowing oppression by the inhabitant of the land. The people repent of their sins and then God raise up a judge to rescue the. Then the vicious cycle repeats itself. This is very similar in the Christian life. We sin, God allows us affliction in our life, we repent, God delivers us.

FAILURES BREACH CONTRACT Judges 2.1-5

In the Christian Life, we have the victory because of what Jesus did on the cross, but on a day by experience some of us live DEFEATED life, we even wallow in sin. This is what we see in Judges 1.



Division of the Land
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Guzik on Judges 2

Judges 2, with Commentaries, verse by verse

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Introduction to Judges by Malik
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July 10 Readings

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Today's reading from Judges 1

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Judges 1

Three Burials
Pick the Version from Today's reading from Judges 1-2
The information below was compiled from the Daily Bible in Chronological Order.
There were three burials.
DEATH OF JOSHUA Judges 2.8-9; Joshua 24.29-30
DEATH OF ELEAZAR Joshua 24.33
JOSEPH BONES BURIED Joshua 24.32

Just because a tribe receive an allotment of land did NOT mean that the land could be occupied immediately. In Joshua's lifetime some of the land were conquered during his lifetime. But after his lifetime other lands were conquered. This is seen as Additional Conquests
JUDAH AND SIMEON JOIN FORCES Judges 1.1-10; 16-19
CALEB TAKES TERRITORY Joshua 15.13-14;
GIFT TO CALEB'S DAUGHTER Judges 1.11-15; Joshua 15.15-19
EPHRAIM CAPTURES BETHEL Judges 1.22-28

While Joshua was a book of victory, Judges was a book of defeat. the people could not possess the remaining cities, and villages in some cases. Note that despite the conquest there were also failures to reach victory. a list is given below.

Apostasy and the Judges
In Judges 2.8-3.6. There is this cycle that the people go through. first they sin, God punishes them by allowing oppression by the inhabitant of the land. The people repent of their sins and then God raise up a judge to rescue the. Then the vicious cycle repeats itself. This is very similar in the Christian life. We sin, God allows us affliction in our life, we repent, God delivers us.

Failure to Complete Conquests
FAILURE OF EASTERN TRIBES Joshua 13.13
FAILUR OF EPHRAIM Joshua 16.10; Judges 1.29
FAILURE OF MANASSEH Joshua 17.11-13; Judges 1.27-28
FAILURE OF JUDAH joshua 15.63
FAILURE OF BENJAMIN Judges 1.21
FAILURE OF ZEBULUN Judges 1.30
FAILURE OF ASHER Judges 1.32-32
FAILURE OF NAOHTHALI Judges 1.33
FAILURE OF DANITES JUDGES 1.34-36
FAILURES BREACH CONTRACT Judges 2.1-5

In the Christian Life, we have the victory because of what Jesus did on the cross, but on a day by experience some of us live DEFEATED life, we even wallow in sin. This is what we see in Judges 1.

Division of the Land
Tribal Lands


Judges 1, with Commentaries, verse by verse

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Introduction to Judges by Malik
Malik Argument of Judges
Israel's Dark Age by Deffinbaugh
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Zeisler on Judges, scroll down
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July 9 Readings

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Today's reading from Joshua 24

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Joshua 24

Joshua 24
He addressed them at Shechem, and encouraged them to commit to God (14-15). The famous verse 'But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord' was said here. Israel's third covenant was agreed upon (16-18). Joshua tested the commitment of the people, by warning them them that they were a sinful people and He is a holy and jealous God. He told them them that they were witnesses to serve the Lord. if that was the case then they must throw away foreign Gods and give their hearts to the Lord. Joshua set up a monument to the covenant that they just made. This was a large stone and set it under the oak tree near the holy place of God which was to be a witness against them if they were unfaithful to Him.

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