Judges 7:2-4, 13-15; 8:22-25 A full three chapters of the book of Judges is devoted to Gideon’s tenure as judge. God raised up Gideon to[Read More…]
Sunday School
Basic Bible: Ehud Frees Israel
Judges 3:15-25, 29, 30 The text before us illustrates one cycle of a repeating pattern which transpired after Israel took possession of the land —[Read More…]
Basic Bible: The Fall of Jericho
Joshua 6:2-4, 12-20a The account of the fall of Jericho is cause for all men to consider God’s power. Jericho was a fortified city with[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Rahab and the Spies
Joshua 2:2-9, 15, 16, 22-24 In preparation of the conquest of Canaan, Joshua sent out two men to spy out the land with specific instructions[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Be Strong and Courageous
Joshua 1:1-6; 11:16-23 Before us are the very words which God spoke to Joshua following the death of Moses. Joshua was in the presence of[Read More…]
Basic Bible: God’s Great Mercy
Luke 18:9-14 The parable before us is directed at a very specific audience, an audience composed of individuals who trust in their own righteous acts[Read More…]
Basic Bible: God’s Gracious Rewards
Matthew 20:1-16 The text before us is a parable which firstly illustrates the kingdom of heaven (v. 1) and secondly explains Jesus’ answer to a[Read More…]
Basic Bible: A Story of Forgiveness
Luke 15:11-24 The parable before us is one of three parables which Jesus spoke to an audience of publicans and sinners (v. 1). While all[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Forgiving One Another
Matthew 18:21-35 “Then came Peter . . .” (v. 21). Peter came to Jesus with a question concerning the relationship of individuals one to another[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Ears to Hear
Matthew 13:9-17 “Who hath ears to hear, let him hear” (v. 9). Jesus spoke these words immediately after relating a parable to a great multitude[Read More…]