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Exodus 15:19-21

The life of Moses may have turned out very differently were it not for his sister Miriam. Her quick thinking and decisive leadership as a godly woman not only helped preserve his survival, but ensured that he would enjoy the godly influence of his mother as he grew up in the household of Pharaoh. What insights can we draw from a closer look at the prophetess and leader, Miriam?

Colossians 2:16-17

Walking through a minefield will kill you without a map showing where the landmines are. Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he reveals the Apostle Paul's warning map to the Colossians that exposed a deadly spiritual minefield

Hebrews 11:32-40 & Judges 13-17

Samson was a man of perplexing spiritual extremes. From birth, the Lord set Him aside as Israel's deliverer, and he performed remarkable feats of strength through the power of the Holy Spirit. And yet, he demonstrated a shocking propensity for immorality, disobedience, and spiritual adultery, with tragic consequences. How can we avoid the dangers of moral and spiritual compromise?

Hebrews 11:32-40 & Judges 13-17

Samson sometimes makes you wonder why he is listed among the great heroes of faith in Hebrews, chapter 11. His example offers a window of insight on the spiritual extremes, pitfalls, peaks, and valleys that we all experience, and reinforces the vital truth that salvation is by God's grace alone. What lessons can we draw from the occasional highs, and frequent lows, of Samson’s spiritual life?

Judges 6-8

It is possible to achieve great victory in our spiritual lives – and yet, at the same time, lay the groundwork for devastating failure and loss down the road. God worked powerfully in and through Gideon – and yet, he faltered and did not finish well in his walk with the Lord. How can we prevent spiritual victory from turning into tragic failure and defeat?

Judges 6-8

God gave Gideon a rather unorthodox battle plan – take an army of 300 against over 200,000 Midianites, with weapons of jars, torches, and trumpets. This would appear to be an easy victory for the Midianites, but the Israelites had one huge advantage that made all the difference – they had the living God on their side, who had promised to bring them victory.

Judges 4 & 5

Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as Ruth, Esther, Sarah, and Rahab are a few examples of women in Scripture noteworthy for their faithfulness and commitment to the Lord – and Deborah is no exception. God raised up this mighty woman of faith and courage to inspire Barak to deliver the Israelites from the Canaanites, and her sterling example encourages us to find our strength in God alone.

Colossians 2:6-15

A pack of cigarettes comes with a warning label – but heresy and false teaching don't. Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he exposes the false teaching and deceptive human philosophies that threatened the ancient Colossian church.

Judges 4 & 5

There is a cycle that is repeated throughout the book of Judges – God's people wander away to serve idols and false gods, God allows them to be punitively oppressed by their enemies, they cry out to the Lord, and God sends a judge to deliver them and bring peace to Israel. Today we examine this cyclical pattern in Israel's history and Deborah's unique role as spiritual leader and deliverer.

Many people constantly look back on their past mistakes and failures, and become paralyzed with regrets, guilt, and crippling fear of failure. John Mark stumbled in his walk with Christ but two factors got him back on the right track – the influence of godly mentors like Barnabas, Paul, and Peter coming alongside him, and his willing and teachable responsiveness to those mentors.