Pastor George Johnson of Tuolumne Community Baptist Church

Chapter 17 through 21 are an epilogue to the book of Judges. The stories are not sequential with the test of the book. I believe they were put there for us to see our natural human condition when we don’t stay close to God. To see just how weird things can get and we think it’s okay.

Samson was oblivious to the obvious. In other words “sin makes you stupid.” But God still chose to us him. Just because you’ve made a mistake, He can still use you and me.

Jeremiah 45. 2022 has been a very hard year for some people. Maybe you think God doesn’t care. Or your too angry at Him to even think of asking Him for help. This message is for you.

I really want us to look at the time in history of this story. For God to send His Son everything had to line up. Our God is the only true God. Only He could have orchestrated this.

Why Joseph? Joseph is nearly a forgotten man in the Nativity story. He had so much to lose by taking on a pregnant woman as his wife. What kind of man is he? I believe the best kind. The kind of man you and I should try to be like. So let’s look at what we do know about him and why God chose him.

Why would God become a man? I believe God had it planned out from the very beginning. To this very point, right here right now. He is that good!!!

If God knows all and He knows how the story ends, then why ask? Why would God choose Samson before he was even born to lead Israel? God knew his weaknesses yet still chose him. Hmmm...He knew my weaknesses and he chose me.

Have you ever made a promise and didn’t follow through? Making a vow to me is a little more important than a promise. Be careful with your words. It’s a life lesson kind of thing. Let’s all your words be true.

Gideon’s life doesn’t end well. He seems to do better in adversity then in the riches and fame as an almost king. Really like most of us. Let’s look together at this.

The life and times of Gideon. You know there’s a bit of Gideon in all of us. Pay attention to see if you see yourself in this story.