The story of Samson is one of the incredible feats he performed by God’s Spirit. However, at times, it is difficult to understand what we can gain from these passages in Scripture that apply to us today. After reading about Samson’s life, we will be able to take away a better understanding of God’s workContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#29)”
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Scripture Reading Challenge (#28)
First John 4:1 reads, “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” John continues with a litmus test for professing believers. Discernment is an essential part of the Christian life. Not everything that seems like it is from GodContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#28)”
Scripture Reading Challenge (#27)
Living in the war-torn ancient near eastern lands was brutal. The daily life of an individual was undoubtedly harder than we have it today. Uprisings and skirmishes between kingdoms and tribes were common. God allowed these opponents of Israel to come against them when they failed to follow Him. It was a way of discipliningContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#27)”
Scripture Reading Challenge (#26)
Have you ever been on a roller coaster? If not, you are about to experience an emotional one. The book of Judges is a series of ups and downs for Israel. We go down when Israel would rebel, and God would allow an oppressor to rise up against them. Then, we go up when GodContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#26)”