Judges: Returning to God

Episode 9: “When the Weak Become Strong” (Judges 13)

Unlike the other judges, we have the story of Samson’s birth. This is a story when God doesn’t raise up a leader who was already grown, but one given by in the womb, years in advance, to rescue His people. Samson was to be set apart for God’s use alone. Yet he will become the most flawed character in Judges and reflects the state of Israel as a whole. But God is still at work in Israel regardless of Samson.

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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.

Music by Daniel Reed

Judges: Returning to God

Episode 8: “Jephthah’s Only Begotten” (Judges 11-12:1-7)

The Lord’s call is always interesting. Jephthah, the outcast son of a prostitute, is called to deliver Israel from Ammonite oppression. As Israel continues her free fall into sin and idolatry, her oppression increases. Yet so does the cost of deliverance to the judge. Because of a rash vow, this deliverance costs Jephthah his only daughter as Israel is torn apart even more from within. But God is still at work.

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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.

Music by Daniel Reed

Judges: Returning to God

Episode 7: “When You Get What You Want” (Judges 9)

Israel keeps falling further and further into rebellion and amnesia with God. God raises up Abimelech, not as a judge but as an “anti-judge” who would make himself king. The oppression of Israel doesn’t come from without but from within. This time, God’s judgment on Israel is to give them exactly what they want. In this story, we see the horror of God’s “yes.”

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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.

Music by Daniel Reed

Judges: Returning to God.

Episode 6: “Power Through Weakness”

When God is on our side, the numbers against us don’t really matter! That’s the powerful lesson learned by Gideon and the army of Israel. In a bizarre battle strategy, Gideon and his band of 300 men learn the power of having to depend only on God. Our weakness is but an opportunity for God’s power!

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Judges: Returning to God.

Episode 5: Gimme a Sign

The story of Gideon is a story of divine presence and power, doubt, fear and faith. In other words, it bears many similarities to our own spiritual journey! Join Kent and Dennis as they explore these themes as the angel of the LORD calls Gideon to be more than he ever thought he could be!

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Judges: Returning to God.

Episode 4: Who Can I Trust?

God has given us promises of his presence in our lives. Do we trust his word, his promise? Is that enough for us? Do we fully trust Him to be with us when facing a crisis? That was the question facing Barak when given a word from God through the prophet and judge, Deborah.

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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.

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Judges: Returning to God.

Episode 3: The Story of Lefty and Hefty

What do you do with one of the most graphic, darkly humorous stories in all of Scripture? The story of the left-handed judge Ehud and the morbidly obese King Eglon of Moab. But in the midst of this strange story is God the Deliverer. Join Kent and Dennis as they break it down and address the text’s relevance for today.

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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.

Music by Daniel Reed

Judges: Returning to God.

Episode 2: The Downward Spiral

Under the faithful leadership of Joshua, the Israelites entered the land God had promised to give them. Yet it did not take long for them to forget the LORD and the mighty works He had done on their behalf. They turned to idols and began the downward spiral that repeats and worsens throughout the rest of the book. Even so, the LORD remained faithful to His people and to His promises in spite of their sin. His grace is on display, even in Judges.

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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.

Music by Daniel Reed