by Dr. Larry Lightner | May 28, 2017 | Judges
Vol. 2, No. 22 – 5-28-2017 In those days there was no king in Israel, so the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. Judges 21:25 Do you ever kind of cheat when you read a novel by looking at the end? You always expect the hero to step in and save the...
by Dr. Larry Lightner | May 14, 2017 | Judges
Vol. 2, No. 20 – 2017 His parents named him Samson, and the Lord blessed him as he grew up. Judges 13:24 My wife and I had the privilege of seeing the musical Samson in Lancaster PA the summer of 2016. What an exciting story; what a heart-rendering epic. It is hard to...
by Dr. Larry Lightner | Apr 30, 2017 | Judges
Vol. 2, No. 18 – 2017 I have made a vow to the Lord and I cannot take it back. Judges 11:35 When is the last time you made a vow? The greatest vow of my life is one I made to God regarding my life to Him. Another vow I made was 54 years ago as I stood with my lovely...
by Dr. Larry Lightner | Apr 16, 2017 | Judges
Vol. 2, No. 16 – 2017 Gideon had a concubine in Shechem, who presented him with a son named Abimelech. Judges 8:31-9:57 When the one who is in authority leaves, I will get my own way! Following leaders often fall into the trap of trying to do things their own way. As...
by Dr. Larry Lightner | Apr 2, 2017 | Judges
Vol. 2, No. 14 – 2017 Gideon made a linen jacket and all Israel began to worship it; thus, it became an evil deed. Judges 8:24-27. Any new venture into leadership is hazardous. Possibilities for sin emerge that previously were inaccessible,...
by Dr. Larry Lightner | Mar 19, 2017 | Judges
Vol. 2, No. 13 – 2017 Gideon (and his warriors) were very tired, but they kept on pursuing the enemy. Judges 8:4 Too pooped to participate? Keep on keeping on! Ready to throw in the towel? Victory is near. The frog in the picture on the right has the right...
