Ben Brown // March 8, 2020

The nation of Israel has committed genocide against the tribe of Benjamin, leaving only 600 men alive. This chapter closes out the dark book of Judges, giving us a sobering picture of what happens when there is no King, and we all do what is right in our own eyes.

Seth Bush // February 29, 2020

This passage covers the retaliation of Israel against the Benjaminites as they seek vengeance for the death of the concubine. When we become hardened with being right, we miss out on Jesus. We don’t need another judge, we need a King.

John Vermilya // February 23, 2020

John Vermilya // February 15, 2020

This story serves as a stark reminder that God has no grandchildren, only sons and daughters. Each must individually choose a relationship with God, and whether or not to conform to His will of God.

John Vermilya // February 8, 2020

Today we fall into the traps of worshipping God on our own terms, with images that we fashion, when it’s convenient, and never really giving God control. The bottom line for us is to worship God as he is, not as we want him to be.

John Vermilya // February 1, 2020

Samson is regarded in the Hebrews 11 hall of faith. This can only be a testament to salvation by grace alone through faith alone. It is staggering to consider what Samson could have been and done for God. Built before being too hard on Samson, we can also see ourselves in his journey and learn what not to do.

Ben Brown // January 25, 2020

In chapters 14 and 15 we see the weakness of Samson the strongman. The saga of Samson makes him out to be a superhero on the surface, but also reveals deep flaws in his character. Though Samson did great things for God, it is staggering to consider what he might have done and been for God.

Seth Bush // January 18, 2020

We see the prequel to Samson being born in Chapter 13. Our call is the same as the Nazirite call. To be set apart.

John Vermilya // January 11, 2020

The saga of Jephthah concludes in Judges 12 with a brutal civil war. Pride ruins relationships and is death for churches. The way of Christians is to be humble like Jesus, described in Philippians 2:1-8. Unity is only possible with humility, and that starts by identifying prideful shibboleths.

John Vermilya // January 4, 2020

It is important to understand that we can trust God to love and bless us based on his nature and not our works. This was embodied in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.