The book of Judges is a book that is rather depressing. The book starts out with Israel sinning, having a nation come against them, crying out to the Lord, repenting, and then the cycle repeats. The book spirals down to civil war, and now finally we witness Israel sorting through the effects of the civil […] The post Reconciled or Not Reconciled? (Judges 21:1-25) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

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Reconciled or Not Reconciled? (Judges 21:1-25)

We left off with the tribes of Israel ready to make war. There was a brief court case that was held, and Israel did ask the tribe of Benjamin to turn over the guilty offenders. Will Israel break out into full fledged civil war? Will the Lord be on one of the sides? What good […] The post Beyond Sibling Rivalry (3) (Judges 20:18-41) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Beyond Sibling Rivalry (3) (Judges 20:18-41)

The sons of Jacob never fully got along in Jacob’s lifetime. In fact, we can see that Jacob is one who did not get along with his brother Esau. Yes, Jacob was the heir of the promise, but he did not treat his brother all that well. Will Israel ever come together? Will Israel get […] The post Beyond Sibling Rivalry (2) Judges 20:1-17 appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Beyond Sibling Rivalry (2) Judges 20:1-17

The people of Israel come together as the ones who are supposed to serve the living God. They are called to be faithful to the Lord, and serve the Lord. However we have seen that Israel is one who does not get along well as the brothers have sold another brother into slavery. Can Israel […] The post Beyond Sibling Rivalry (Judges 19:1-30) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Beyond Sibling Rivalry (Judges 19:1-30)

So, there is no king in Israel, and the people of Israel do what is right in their own eyes. The Lord has promised to build His heavenly city, and so how far can they fall? If they fall too far will the Lord be able to bring them back? Will the people of God […] The post Dan&apos;s Good Luck Charm (Judges 18:1-31)) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Dan&apos;s Good Luck Charm (Judges 18:1-31))

I had a rabbits foot novelty key chain, and always thought it was silly. I thought ti was silly because if the rabbit was so lucky he would still have his foot. Yet, as Christians we can look to our religion, and our religiosity as our "rabbit foot" while missing the Christ who secured our […] The post Micah&apos;s Good Luck Charm (Judges 17:1-13) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Micah&apos;s Good Luck Charm (Judges 17:1-13)

Samson the mighty warrior is the last official judge that Israel has. Samson is an interesting figure who does not want to do the will of the Lord, but then always finds himself fighting with the Philistines while running from the Lord. What is good about Samson running from the Lord? What is bad about […] The post Samson&apos;s Fall and Rise (Conclusion) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Samson&apos;s Fall and Rise (Conclusion)

So, the Lord’s warrior has finally called out to the Lord. Now, we arrive at the final chapter in Samson’s story. This is the man who is supposed to conduct the Lord’s war in the Lord’s wisdom. This man has not been conducting the Lord’s war, and wisdom would not characterize this man. Will the […] The post Samson&apos;s Fall and Rise? (3) (Judges 16:1-30) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Samson&apos;s Fall and Rise? (3) (Judges 16:1-30)

When we consider weddings we think that they are nice festive events that families can enjoy. Usually, this is the case, but for some reason Samson’s parents do not approve of his marriage. Why are not pleased with Samson’s choice? How does Samson’s choice show the state of Israel and the state of their redeemer? […] The post Samson&apos;s Rise and Fall (Judges 14:1-20) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Samson&apos;s Rise and Fall (Judges 14:1-20)

The people of Israel continue to be in rebellion against the Lord, and continue to conform to the Canaanites. They have failed miserably in subduing this land. There has been peace, but we find again that this peace is not lasting as the last narrative already hinted. The Lord promises a great deliverer for His […] The post A Warrior Child (Judges 13:1-25) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

A Warrior Child (Judges 13:1-25)

Jephthah is a man who speaks quickly, and knows how to craft a speech. What will he do when the tribe of Ephraim comes against him in the threat of civil war? What do we do with Israel having these civil wars? Why would the Lord put these things in His scripture? Why remember this […] The post Is There Finally Peace? (Judges 12:1-15) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Is There Finally Peace? (Judges 12:1-15)

We will never deny that Christianity is a religion. It is a very distinctive religion with doctrines that are nothing like or even close to other religions. Is there a time when being religious and devout can be a contradiction to our religion? In other words can we be so religious that we end up […] The post Jephthah’s Religiosity (Judges 11:29-40) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Jephthah’s Religiosity (Judges 11:29-40)

Israel has asked the question, "Who is the man who will fight against the Ammonites?" This seems to be a good question in light of Israel putting away her gods. However, how does this question show their distance from the Lord? How does this question bring them the judge that embodies this question? How does […] The post Jephthah the Rejected (Judges 11:1-28) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Jephthah the Rejected (Judges 11:1-28)

The people of Israel have sunk to a very deep low. They have forsaken the Lord, and have been ruled by a tyrant. In fact, in the book of Judges they "do what is right in their own eyes." In other words, they decide what is right and wrong for themselves. Has the Lord forsaken […] The post Has Israel Returned (Judges 10:1-18) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Has Israel Returned (Judges 10:1-18)

So, Abimelech is king who rules over Shechem and he sees himself as part of the pure kingly line. What is he going to do if there is another king who comes into town? Is there another king who has a right to possess Abimelech&apos;s throne? Does Abimelech have the right to take this throne […] The post Abimelech&apos;s Rise and Fall (2) (Judges 9:22-57) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Abimelech&apos;s Rise and Fall (2) (Judges 9:22-57)

Will the people of Israel ever have their land? Will they ever subdue the promised land as Joshua commanded them? How do we deal with all the violence in this book? These are some of the questions we seek to answer in our series.