Samson is confronted by both the Philistines and his own countrymen. They both oppose God, a non-believing and believing community. What is concerning is the attitude before God and our tendency to make God our enemy. But the beauty of God is revealed in that those who call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.  

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This chapter is a very odd narrative with lots of mystery and indirect messages. We need to read carefully to understand that what we are learning is something important about our sinful nature and God's power and providence.

Judges 13 is the nativity narrative of Samson, perhaps the most famous of Israel's judges. What we read today does give us insight into this birth story, but more importantly it reveals deep lying sins within us, and the magnitude of God's grace and awesomeness. Let us come before Him in awe.

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This week's question: When we are called to do all things for the glory of God, what does it mean to make choices that honour God in career steps? What are some ways we can keep ourselves from falling into selfish ambition in our intentions for good stewardship?

Judges 12:8-15 gives us a very brief notation on three of Israel's judges. The verses are easy to overlook and disregard but upon close examination, the record of these men reminds us of an important fundamental understanding that all believers must have.

This week's question: What are some questions we can ask ourselves to be better stewards of our time and resources? Finding a balance between being too lazy or too busy?

We are very eager to make senseless or foolish vows with God in hopes of attaining something for our gain. What we should be focusing on is trusting in God, and pursuing a heart that yields to the will of God no matter our circumstance. Jephthah's vow is a huge error, and it teaches us to be careful in following his steps.  

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This week's question: Should all Christians be making disciples?

In the 11th chapter of Judges we learn of Jephthah, the ninth judge, who engages in a discourse with the Ammonites regarding disputed land. But in this section we learn of how he was rejected by his own brothers only to be looked to for deliverance. We too reject Christ but we must turn to him for salvation.

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This Week's Question: 

God's protection vs. sovereignty.