As believers in Jesus Christ, our desire is to be REAL WITH GOD, REAL WITH EACH OTHER and REAL WITH THE WORLD . No longer being satisfied with simply living a “Christian life” but living our lives for Christ.
Broken People Faithful God Do you choose convenience over faithfulness?Do you choose comfort over obedience? Judges Rebellion – Defeat – Conviction – Deliverance – Peace – Rebellion… RebellionThe Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight.In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. -Judges 17:6 (NLT) Epilogue of JudgesBible scholars believe these stories were added:-To highlight the spiritual confusion and sinful condition of Israel.-Not necessarily in chronological order Micah’s Idols &…
Broken People Faithful God When compromise cost everything but God’s grace is foundJudges 16 SamsonBirth Announced by the Angel of God; “’For your son will be dedicated to God as a Nazirite from the moment of his birth until the day of his death.’” -Judges 13:7b A Nazarite; Numbers 6 (to dedicate himself to the Lord)-No Alcohol-Nothing from the Vine-No cutting of their hair-No touching dead bodiesHow much more do I need to say? It would take too long to…
Fearful Faith and a Faithful GodMisplaced Fear/Confidence — Pruning (Spiritual Realignment) — Worship — Faith & Action … Matthew 12:43-45 The Cycle of the book of JudgesRebellion — Defeated — Conviction — Deliverance — Peace … Chosen by God, Controlled by FleshJudges 13-15 Manoah of the Danites (tribe o Dan)-Somewhat of an insignificant tribe-Somewhat of an insignificant manSomewhat of a poor situationThis is just the type of situation God likes to step into! Visited -Twice Manoah’s wife was visited by…
Broken People, Faithful God A Journey Through Judges Judges 10-12 The Cost of Rash Decisions God doesn’t want promises of future sacrifices; what God desires is faithful obedience today. The Constant State of Being Offended Judges 10-12 (cont.) Is your regret over sin driven by a desire to avoid consequences (Worldly Regret) or by a sincere willingness to remove idols and fully return to God (Godly Repentance)? Where in your life do pride, insecurity, or a desire to prove yourself…
“I can’t get mad at God…God’s all I had through this. He’s who I had to rely on the most. Getting mad at Him wouldn’t have done any good.”
~ Grant Buchanan