Samson and Delilah – Judges 16

People say that you live and learn, but sadly, too many people just live! Samson is a man much like that, making mistakes, the same mistakes, over and over again. He is the saviour of Israel and yet he is a man who needs a saviour. Samson is indeed a weak man in man areas […]

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Judges 6:11-35 Fleeced by Fleeces?

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?

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Judges 3:12-30 Ehud

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 […]

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