November-December 2005
Table of Contents
In the Beginning (The Book of Judges) The Book of Judges This book covers three centuries of Israel’s history beginning at the death of Joshua. Deborah, Gideon, and the LORD These two illustrious judges lived at the high point in this period of Israel’s history. Jephthah’s Vow This great hero of faith did what he vowed to do and became a great judge in Israel. Thoughts on the Book of Ruth The Gentile Ruth became greatly blessed because of her faith. She is a type of the Church. News and Views The Song of Deborah A verse-by-verse study in Judges 5. Samson Samson judged Israel twenty years. He was often alone, shunned even by those he helped. Samuel, a Prophet and Judge Samuel, the last judge of Israel, had great faith in God and was always obedient to that faith. Restoring a City -- Restoring a World Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the damage they wrought. Poems and Short Features: A Person of Character, God Does the Unexpected,
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