“And the people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, so the LORD gave them into the hand of the Philistines for forty years.” – Judges 13:1 The four themes discussed this week were evident in both Samson’s life and in the lives of the people of Israel as … Read more
“Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?” – 2 Chronicles 1:10 The fourth and final theme portrayed in Samson’s life is leadership. The last line of the Samson story in Judges 16:31 says, “He had … Read more
Every man is tested ⚔️. How you face these 5 tests will determine your life and legacy❗️
Why is the “spirituality” of the world demonic? Join my wife Grace and I for a deep dive Q&A on this topic and more!
“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” – Proverbs 13:20 The third theme in Samson’s life is women. He appears to be a man obsessed with them, longing for a satisfying relationship, but so sexually unhinged, emotionally unhappy, and spiritually unhealthy that he never has a loving … Read more
“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? – 2 Corinthians 6:14 Yesterday, we discussed the power of sight. Today we discuss how various situations went down in Samson’ life. It is common to hear, when things are going poorly, phrases like … Read more
“Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” – Judges 17:6 If you look back on your life, odds are you will see some themes and patterns that repeat. The key to being a growing and maturing person is to be mindful of and repeat the good themes and patterns and turn away from … Read more
Can God use an anointed but rebellious leader to save a nation ⁉️ Get ready for the kickoff of our epic new series on Samson.
“He will swallow up death forever; and the LORD God will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the Earth, for the LORD has spoken.” – Isaiah 25:8 After 300 years of judges, the final judge is Samson. The people and their leaders have … Read more
“‘I will no longer drive out before them any of the nations that Joshua left when he died…’” – Judges 2:21 The backdrop of Samson’s life is his constant battle against the Philistines on behalf of God’s people. A Bible dictionary explains: The first Israelite-Philistine interaction was between Abraham and Abimelech in Genesis 20:1–17. Though … Read more
If you tolerate the Jezebel spirit, it will dominate your family, ministry, and life. Get ready for a 🔥 sermon on how to fight back like Elijah.
The Protestant Reformers’ slogan “sola Scriptura” means that Scripture alone is our court of highest authority. This should not be confused with “solo Scriptura”, which is the erroneous belief that truth is to be found only in Scripture and nowhere else. Scripture itself speaks of lesser courts of lower authority that Christians should obey: we … Read more