Category Archives: Judges

A Mother’s Heart

Posted on May 5, 2012 by sonflowerranch

The book of 1 Samuel opens with the story of Hannah. This woman longed for a child, but she was barren. Every year she and her husband made the trip “to worship and to sacrifice to the LORD of hosts … Continue reading →

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Annoyed to Death

Posted on April 26, 2012 by sonflowerranch

Written repeatedly throughout the book of Judges are variations of this heartbreaking phrase: “the sons of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the LORD”. A pattern developed after the death of Joshua. The people would fall away … Continue reading →

Posted in April 2012, God, Israel, Judges, Obedience, Repentance, Samson, Women | 4 Comments

Teach the Children Well

Posted on April 21, 2012 by sonflowerranch

Joshua died, and the sons of Israel settled into the land. Little by little, they continued conquering it. Some inhabitants were allowed to remain and served the tribes. But eventually they also ensnared them. The nation of Israel neglected two … Continue reading →

Posted in April 2012, Commandments, Creation, Egypt, Family, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, History, Israel, Jesus, Joshua, Judges, Obedience | Leave a comment