So often as Christians we determine direction from God or are informed about God from what is visible. This is what Gideon does as he puts out his fleece. Is this something that we as Christians should do today? Is it a legitimate way to seek Gods guidance?

The familiar cycle in judges continues.  Except this time before sending a judge God first sends a prophet.  The question is asked whether God will always just be merciful, no matter what?  But then what about his judgement and wrath against sin?  Or will he eventually just give up and abandon his people?  But then […]

Following on in the 2nd part of our look at the story of Deborah and Barak; this week we uncover more of the events that led to the victory over their enemies.  Yet while Deborah and Barak come across as the main characters, we see that this is, in fact, God’s story!  He is the […]

The next Judge of Israel after Ehud is Deborah.  Yet she has a commander, Barak who defeats the enemy and yet another woman Jael will be the one who ultimately gets the honour for the victory.  In this first part of the message, we look at the faith of Barak, the rut of sin and […]

This passage presents to us a left-handed man, Ehud, who was the 2nd Judge of Israel after Othniel.  The story is really the story of an unexpected leader by unexpected means.  We are reminded that God chooses whomever he wills and he can use anyone for his purposes, including us.  We see God’s choice and […]