We can learn from Saul how not to deal with stress and how not to wait on God. Saul misses the mark here and is promised that the kingship will be given to another. 

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Samuel anoints Saul to Kingship over Israel. Things are looking up, but Samuel warns them of the problems with a king and how it is a burden while the LORD a good fountain of living water. It's time to drink up. 

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What is the difference between a healthy relationship with God and empty religion that seeks to use God for our own ends? In this passage, we see the Israelites and the Philistines undercutting the true nature and power of God and attempting to use his throne as a weapon. When they realize that he is not able to be wielded like a weapon, they turn further from him and request a king so they can be like everyone else when God has called them to be holy.

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The book of Ruth is a beautiful story of redemption and unconditional love. It shows us the sovereignty of God in the small and large things of life. 

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As we end our journey through the book of Judges, we reach the dark and sorrowful ending of the book that can only leave us shaking our head at how far these chosen people of God have fallen and longing for a good judge and a righteous king who can lead these people who are blind to their own sin. 

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As we continue the downward slide of the people of God in Judges, and people are doing whatever is right in their own eyes, we see the end of Samson's life and we actually get a glimpse of a better judge in Jesus through the death of Samson. 

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We've all heard the story of Samson. It's the stuff of Sunday School stories, but Samson is not a good guy. He's a hot head and is guided by his passions. However, he should be a reminder to us of the way that God saves. It is not for our sake but for his. 

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What are we to make of Jephthah's vow to sacrifice his daughter? Is there a better way to read it? What is the deeper lesson? 

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Cowardice and pride are two sides of the same coin. Gideon flipped from one to the other today. In Christ, we can live life on the edge.

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