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Judges 12:8-15 gives us a very brief notation on three of Israel's judges. The verses are easy to overlook and disregard but upon close examination, the record of these men reminds us of an important fundamental understanding that all believers must have.

This week's question: What are some questions we can ask ourselves to be better stewards of our time and resources? Finding a balance between being too lazy or too busy?

We are very eager to make senseless or foolish vows with God in hopes of attaining something for our gain. What we should be focusing on is trusting in God, and pursuing a heart that yields to the will of God no matter our circumstance. Jephthah's vow is a huge error, and it teaches us to be careful in following his steps.   Join us again next Sunday:  twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

This week's question: Should all Christians be making disciples?

In the 11th chapter of Judges we learn of Jephthah, the ninth judge, who engages in a discourse with the Ammonites regarding disputed land. But in this section we learn of how he was rejected by his own brothers only to be looked to for deliverance. We too reject Christ but we must turn to him for salvation. Join us again next Sunday at 1PM: https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

This Week's Question:  God's protection vs. sovereignty.

In this chapter of Judges we are taught about the tendency within the human heart to cheapen God's grace by assuming that it is a right. We treat forgiveness as something we are owed but God does not owe us anything. Let us be reminded of the nature of God's grace.   Join us again next Sunday at 1PM:  https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

This Week's Question: How do I listen to God's commands?

We are reminded of two important primary teachings: that evil leads to more evil, and that God will punish all sin. We are to treat evil as God treats it, with no allowance. We must learn to hate what God hates because it is killing us.   Join us next Sunday at 1PM:  https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

This week's question: Would the existence of alien life more intelligent than humans contradict Christianity?

Gideon's unfortunate ending cast a shadow on the immediate future of Israel and his family legacy. His desire for power, wealth and passion was inherited by his offspring; and his swaying from God resulted in the swaying of Israel from God. Leadership is important. Let us examine what God's Word teaches us today.

This week's question: How can we pray better and how can we enjoy prayer more?

Gideon stands as a stern warning for us all to be faithful to the end. What seems to be going well, does not indicate the same reality in our spiritual lives. May we finish the race.   Join us again next Sunday at 1PM:  https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

This week's question: A close family friend is in a homosexual relationship. Our family friend group expects them to get married shortly. Should I attend the wedding? Our group has had tough conversations about this and got nowhere..

Happy Easter! Today we are turning to Judges 8 and learning about the weaknesses in us that cause division in our faith community. We are prone to look for reasons to divide, instead of focusing on the unity found in Christ. This Easter, let us be reminded of this truth.

We are all prone to be proud and prone to give credit to ourselves for the accomplishments of our lives. But we are taught today, through Gideon's narrative, that God is concerned for our humility and will necessitate weakness to magnify his strength to us.   Join us again next Sunday at 1PM:  https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

The latter part of Judges 6 teaches us two important lessons: repent and believe, and be assured in God. We are so weak, like Gideon, to have faith in God's Word, but our faith is to stand strong on his word that is everlasting and ever powerful. We pray that this word would reach you well and be a blessing to your soul.   Join us again next Sunday at 1PM:  https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgat...

In the sixth chapter of Judges we are introduces to Gideon and his call into the service of the Lord. But contained within the details of this narrative is an important lesson on the correction of God's word in our life, and the security of God's word in our life. Let us learn from today's word.   Join us again next Sunday at 1PM:  https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

The book of Judges is full of historical information and legacies of the judges of Israel's past. But it also teaches through song and in Judges 5 we have a song of celebration by Deborah in remembrance of God's deliverance of Israel. It teaches and reminds us of God and His faithfulness.   Join us again next Sunday at 1PM:  https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

Today we will read about Deborah, a female judge, and the only one at that. There is a rich lesson of valuable benefit to those who can read and understand Judges 4 as a lens into the human condition as sinner, and to God as a righteous judge but also a loving saviour. This is a fascinating and compelling narrative, but one that reiterates a lesson much too familiar in scripture.   Join us ne...

Once gain Israel is found to do evil in the sight of the Lord and so God punishes them to turn them to repentance. And so they cry out to God and He delivers them through the second judge, Ehud. The story is a peculiar one and one that has vivid details and imagery. But we cannot lose sight of what it teaches us about the dangerous pattern of sin in our lives, but also the hope of the pattern of d...

Today in Judges 3:1-11 we read of the first judge, Othniel. This deliverance of God provides a paradigm that the rest of the Book of Judges will follow. We gain great insight on God's providential reign over all things to bring sinners to repentance and faith.  Join us again next Sunday at 1PM: https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

In Judges 2:11-23 we learn of the rampant idolatry of Israel as they fell into the worship of other gods because they were tempted into their practices. The Lord burned with anger against Israel, and sometimes we view this act of discipline with the wrong lens. Let us instead, read more carefully and understand the love that lies behind the wrath of God. Join us again next Sunday at 1PM (EST):&nbs...

As we continue to look at the Book of Judges we are given a flashback to Joshua's death, and then an analysis of the new generation of Israel that grew not knowing the Lord, and not knowing His works. This is a valuable lesson for us all as we must seek to know God, and know His works; to make Him known, and to make His works known.  Join us again next Sunday at 1PM: https://www.twitch.tv/she...

The second chapter of Judges opens with a rebuke against Israel of their unfaithfulness and compromise. There is a lot we can learn from God's rebuke, Israel's response and the warning that comes from their example. As a church, we are prone to the same errors of Israel, let us be wise and cautious in our faith lives to obey God wholeheartedly.  Join us next Sunday at 1PM: https://www.twitch....