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Women of the Bible – Naomi
Naomi Her name means: “My Joy” or “Pleasant” Her character: Suffering a threefold tragedy, Naomi refused to hide Her Sorrow or bitterness. Believing in God’s sovereignty, she attributed her suffering to his will. But her fixation on circumstances, both past and present, led to hopelessness. A kind and loving mother-in-law,Read More …
Samson
Samson His name means: “Little Sun” His work: To deliver Israel from the Philistines. His character: Samson’s erotic attachments to foreign women eventually led to his death. A man of mythic strength, he was inwardly weak, given to anger and unfaithful to his Nazirite vows. His prayers as well asRead More …
The Secret to the Early Church
The Secret to the Early Church Acts 4 The real power at work in Acts Acts 4:7 They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?” Author J.B. Phillips, after spending 14 years translating the NewRead More …
Women of the Bible – Delilah
Delilah Her name means: “Dainty One” Her character: A prostitute whose nationality is unknown, she used her beauty to betray her lover and enrich herself. Her sorrow: That Samson lied to her, making her look foolish on three different occasions. Her joy: That she overpowered one of history’s most powerfulRead More …
Gideon
Gideon His name means: “Hewer, Slasher, Hacker” His work: A farmer called to bring Israel back to the Lord (a task in which he partially succeeded) and to deliver God’s people from their Midianite oppressors. His character: A fearful man, living in a time when Israel had plenty to fear,Read More …
More than a Ghost
More than a Ghost Acts 3 The best proof that Jesus is alive Acts 3:15 “You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this.” “He looks as if he’s seen a ghost!” What image comes to mind when you hear that?Read More …
Women of the Bible – Jael
Jael Her name means: “A Wild or Mountain Goat” Her character: Decisive and courageous, she seized the opportunity to slay an enemy of God’s people. Her sorrow: To be lauded by Deborah and Barak for her part in a decisive victory. Key Scriptures: Judges 4-5 Her Story Jael watched uneasilyRead More …
Achan
Achan His name means: “Troublemaker” His character: Achan’s greed for the spoils of war and his attempt to hide his sin led to a situation that endangered Israel’s relationship with God. By disregarding God’s command, he brought trouble and judgment on his own people. His sorrow: His disobedience resulted inRead More …
Success Story: A community formed by remarkable differences
Success Story: A community formed by remarkable differences Ephesians 3 Ephesians 3:17–18 And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. The EphesusRead More …
Women of the Bible – Deborah
Deborah Her name means: “Honey Bee” Her character: Her vision of the world was shaped not by the political situation of her day but by her relationship with God. Though women in the ancient world did not usually become political leaders, Deborah was just the leader Israel needed—a prophetess whoRead More …
D5 Creation