Wednesdays at First Moore

Have you ever made a decision and then asked God to bless it? In Judges 20, Israel finds itself in a devastating civil war against the tribe of Benjamin. Rather than seeking God's direction from the beginning, the Israelites make their plans and only afterward turn to Him for guidance. The consequences reveal the danger of doing what seems right in our own eyes. In this week's Midweek Bi...

How far can humanity fall when everyone does what is right in their own eyes? In Judges 19, we encounter one of the darkest and most disturbing accounts in Scripture. Through the horrific treatment of a Levite's concubine, we see the devastating consequences of unchecked sin and a people who have abandoned God's commands. But why would God include such a troubling story in His Word? In t...

What happens when everyone begins doing what seems right in their own eyes? As we enter the final chapters of Judges, we see just how far Israel has fallen from following the Lord. In Judges 17–18, Micah creates his own place of worship, a Levite compromises his calling, and the tribe of Dan embraces idolatry, theft, and violence, all while claiming to honor God. This study explores the dangerous...

Judges 16 brings the story of Samson to its tragic conclusion. His repeated compromises, arrogance, lust, and refusal to learn from his mistakes eventually catch up with him as Delilah discovers the secret of his strength. Yet even in Samson’s failure, God remains sovereign and accomplishes His purposes. In this study of Samson and Delilah, we look at how sin gradually wears us down, why we should...

In Judges 15, Samson continues to demonstrate just how flawed and sinful a man can be, yet God still uses him to accomplish His purposes. As we walk through Samson’s story, we see the difference between justice and vengeance, the reality of God’s grace and mercy, and the danger of placing our hope in flawed people. But the story also reminds us of something easy to miss: most of life is ordinary....

Judges 14 introduces us to Samson, a man marked by arrogance, impulsiveness, rebellion, and poor decisions. Yet even through Samson's failures, God continues to work out His purposes. This study explores the tension between God's sovereignty and human responsibility, the danger of choosing what seems right in our own eyes, and the encouragement that God does not abandon His people even w...

Samson's story is messy. He's flawed, impulsive, and constantly pushing boundaries. So why does God use him? As Judges 13 introduces Samson, we see a bigger picture of God's sovereignty and His ability to accomplish His purposes through imperfect people. We also encounter one of Scripture's most intriguing supernatural passages as the Angel of the Lord appears to Manoah and his...

In the conclusion of the Spiritual Gifts series, Pastor John walks through several spiritual gifts and challenges us to discover how God has uniquely wired each of us to serve the Body of Christ. This episode explores apostleship, prophecy, tongues and interpretation, teaching, exhortation, evangelism, and discernment. Along the way, John emphasizes that spiritual gifts aren’t about finding a labe...

This week’s study begins with a question from Genesis 2: Who are the “father and mother” mentioned in Genesis 2:24? We explore God’s design for marriage, the meaning of becoming “one flesh,” and why Jesus points back to Genesis when teaching about marriage. Then we continue through Judges 11 and the story of Jephthah, a man rejected by his family who nevertheless becomes the instrument God uses to...

What does it look like to use your spiritual gifts in a way that honors Jesus and builds up others? This episode continues our Spiritual Gifts Equip Series by examining the serving gifts found throughout the New Testament. We discuss leadership, administration, generosity, faith, mercy, hospitality, service, helps, healing, and miracles, while acknowledging both the beauty and complexity of these...

What exactly happened in Genesis 6? Who were the “sons of God,” who were the Nephilim, and why does this strange passage appear immediately before the story of Noah and the Flood? In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most mysterious passages in Genesis. We explore the two major interpretations of the “sons of God,” why the divine beings interpretation has significant support within...

What are spiritual gifts, where do they come from, and how are they meant to shape the life of the church? In this opening session of our Wednesday Night Equip Series, we explore the biblical purpose of spiritual gifts through Ephesians 4. Spiritual gifts are not earned abilities, personality traits, or a way to elevate ourselves; they are gifts from Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and given...

Israel’s story in Judges 10 is a familiar one: God blesses and delivers His people; they turn away to worship other gods; they suffer the consequences, and eventually they cry out for rescue. But this passage reveals that their struggle was about far more than statues, rituals, or cultural pressure. It was a continual temptation to trade the greatest treasure—the one true God—for lesser things. In...

In this Midweek Bible Study, we continue our journey through Judges 10, where two often-overlooked judges, Tola and Jair, remind us that God values ordinary faithfulness just as much as dramatic victories. Though their names receive only a few verses, their decades of peaceful leadership demonstrate the lasting impact of steadfast obedience. The study then turns to Israel's repeated cycle of...

The story of Abimelech is one of the darkest chapters in the book of Judges and one of Scripture’s clearest warnings about the dangers of selfish ambition and corrupt leadership. In this Midweek Bible Study, Pastor Charlie begins unpacking Judges 9 by examining Abimelech’s violent rise to power after the death of Gideon. Through Jotham’s famous parable of the trees, we see why character matters fa...

Falls Creek may only last one week, but the mission Jesus gave His followers lasts a lifetime. In this special Midweek Bible Study, Student Pastor Jason Peck shares stories from Falls Creek and unpacks the challenge of the Great Commission. Looking at passages throughout Acts and Matthew 28, Jason reminds us that salvation is not the finish line. Every believer is called to go, make disciples, rel...

In this Midweek Bible Study, we finish Judges 7 and begin exploring Judges 8 as Gideon and his 300 men experience one of the most remarkable victories in Scripture. Against impossible odds, God demonstrates that salvation belongs to Him alone, strengthening Gideon’s faith and delivering Israel through His power. Yet the story doesn’t end with triumph. As Gideon’s life unfolds, we see the tragic re...

Even after hearing God’s promises, Gideon still wrestled with fear and uncertainty. This episode explores how God strengthened Gideon’s faith, reassured him in his weakness, and called him to trust despite overwhelming odds. Learn why doubts should push us toward God rather than away from Him and how faith grows through dependence on His promises.

Many believers wrestle with spiritual insecurity. We compare ourselves to others, doubt our usefulness, and wonder whether God could really use someone like us. In Judges 6, Gideon asks many of the same questions: Why is this happening to me? How can I do this? Are You really calling me? Through Gideon’s story, we see that God isn’t looking for perfect people. He calls ordinary, imperfect people t...

What do you do after God brings you through a difficult season? Judges 5 gives us the answer. Deborah’s song teaches us to pause, remember, and praise God for His faithfulness. In this message, we explore how our personal stories of struggle, victory, and God’s presence can become testimonies that encourage others and glorify Him. Discover how reflecting on God’s work in your life can turn your me...

In this episode, we continue our study through Judges 4 and examine the battle between Israel and Sisera. We explore Barak’s struggle with fear, Deborah’s confidence in God’s promises, and Jael’s unexpected role in God’s deliverance. Along the way, we discuss why genuine faith always produces obedience, how God works through unlikely people, and what it means to trust Him when the odds seem imposs...

In Judges 4, the story of Deborah and Barak raises important questions about leadership, courage, and God’s design for men and women. As Israel falls deeper into spiritual compromise, God raises up Deborah during a time marked by fear, passivity, and weak leadership among the men of Israel. In this episode, we explore what this passage truly teaches about biblical manhood and womanhood, the differ...

In this episode, we walk through Judges 3 and explore the stories of Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar. Through the chaos, brokenness, and surprising deliverers of Israel, one truth becomes clear: the hero of the story is not the judges, but God Himself. We talk about how God uses imperfect people to accomplish His purposes, why the Bible doesn’t hide the flaws of its characters, and what it means to tru...

In Judges 2, we step into one of the darkest seasons in Israel’s history—a cycle of rebellion, consequences, and rescue that feels all too familiar. This episode unpacks the seriousness of sin, the danger of partial obedience, and the sobering reality of spiritual drift. But even in judgment, God’s mercy shines through. He is not only just—He is also the One who saves. Through the rise of judges,...

In Judges 2, we see a sobering reality: when God’s people compromise, consequences follow. What starts as small disobedience turns into a full spiritual collapse, where an entire generation forgets the Lord and does what is right in their own eyes. In this episode, we unpack the difference between God’s passive and active wrath, the danger of coexisting with sin, and why true repentance is more th...