Daily Devotional
March 28, 2024
In Judges 14-18, Samson's exploits, including his marriage, riddle, revenge against the Philistines, and ultimately his downfall due to Delilah's betrayal are detailed. Additionally, Micah's establishment of an idolatrous shrine and the Danites' invasion, pillaging, and adoption of idol worship are chronicled, reflecting the chaotic period of Israel's history without a king.
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March 27, 2024
In Judges 10-13, Tola and Jair judge Israel. The Israelites repent after oppression by the Philistines and the Ammonites, and Jephthah leads them against the Ammonites. Jephthah's vow leads to a tragic sacrifice, and conflict arises with Ephraim. Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon judge Israel briefly before Samson's birth, heralding a new era.
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March 25-31 is HOLY WEEK. Each day this week we will add an additional passage from the New Testament that walks us through what happened...
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother is joined by guests Brian Ball and Aaron Bryant for a profound discussion centered on the empowering concept of choosing life through obedience to God's word, as emphasized in Deuteronomy.
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March 26, 2024
In Judges 6-9, Israel faces oppression by the Midianites. Gideon is called by God to lead Israel, defeats the Midianites with a small army, refuses kingship, and dies, but his son Abimelech usurps power and meets a violent end.
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March 25-31 is HOLY WEEK. Each day this week we will add an additional passage from the New Testament that walks us through what happened...
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March 25, 2024
In Judges 2, the angel of the Lord chastises Israel for their disobedience, leading to a cycle of sin, judgment, and deliverance by judges. Chapters 3-5 depict this cycle through the stories of Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, Deborah, Barak, and Jael, highlighting Israel's fluctuating faithfulness, divine intervention, and eventual peace under the leadership of various judges.
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March 25-31 is HOLY WEEK. Each day this week we will add an additional passage from the New Testament that walks us through what happened...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY This week we talked a lot about God’s instructions and how important it was for the Israelites to remember what God had...
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Today’s Reading: Read Joshua 23:6-16; Joshua 24:16-18 Read this sentence out loud only once and see if each member of your family can recite it...
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March 23, 2024
In Joshua 23-24, Joshua delivers a farewell address, urging Israel to remain faithful to God's covenant and warning of the consequences of disobedience. Following Joshua's death in Judges 1, Israel inquires of the Lord for leadership against the Canaanites, with Judah emerging victorious but other tribes experiencing varying degrees of success and failure in driving out the inhabitants of the land.
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March 22, 2024
In Joshua 19-22, the distribution of land among the tribes of Israel continues, with Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, Dan, and Joshua himself receiving their inheritances. Additionally, cities of refuge are designated for those who unintentionally cause harm, and the Levites are given cities to dwell in from the other tribes' territories. Ultimately, the eastern tribes, after building an altar near the Jordan, reconcile with the rest of Israel, averting potential conflict over misunderstanding.
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