Choice Words For You

Abimelech musters his supporters and conquers Shechem and its leaders. But the judgment of God falls on him1, and he dies shamefully. How does this happen? Listen to this episode to find out.

Jotham curses Abimelech and the people of Shechem. The elders of Shechem are convinced by Gaal, the son of Ebed, to revolt against Abimelech, the son of Jerubbabel. Listen to how things unfold in the town of Shechem for Abimelech, who had usurped power.

This is the story of Abimelech, the son of Gideon and his concubine from Shechem. He manages to make the elders of Shechem to fall in line with him. He makes them kill the sons of Gideon, his step brothers, to seize power for himself. A gory tale indeed. Listen on…

Gideon captures the Midianite kings and slays them. He consolidates the victory of Israel against the Midianites. Unfortunately, he fashions an idol from the gold he craves and leads Israel into idolatry. Listen to all this from his own words…

Miraculously, God helps Gideon and his small number of Israelites to gain a victory against their enemies. Oreb, Zeeb, princes of Midian, are killed. Their kings, Zebah and Zalmunna, fled from the victorious Israelite army. Listen to all this and more…

Starting with an army of 32,000, Gideon lands up with only 300 men for the battle. How did it happen? How did Gideon and his 300 fare in the battle? Listen to find out…

Heard of Gideon’s fleece? As we heard in the first part, the Angel of the Lord gave Gideon a call and a mission. In spite of his low self-esteem, Gideon agrees to start his mission for God. But when it comes to going to war against the Midianites, he develops cold feet and asks for some tests to confirm that the Lord is with him. Listen to find out more…

Midian was overpowering the nation of Israel. The Midianites were not allowing the Israelites to live normally. In this context, an angel of the Lord accosted an unlikely warrior and commissioned him, Gideon, to tackle the menace of the Midianites. Listen to how it all happened…

Victorious Deborah memorialised their win with a lovely song which they sang. The song struck a chord with the Israelites and they could remember the faithfulness of the Lord their God Yahweh through the judges Deborah and Barak. Listen to the story from Deborah herself… 

Israel had sinned against their Lord God, Yahweh and were punished by Him. They were under the rule of the Canaanite king Jabin. He had a Commander called Sisera who was oppressing the people of Israel. In these trying circumstances, deliverance came in the form of a lady judge, Deborah. She took the help of Barak, who led the Israelite army to victory against the hordes of Sisera and Jabin. Liste...

Shamgar started where he was, used what he had, an ox-goad and did what he could. A judge of the Israelites, he delivered them from their enemies, the Philistines. Let’s listen to him share his story now…

After Othniel, the Israelites again lapse into the sins of idolatry. The Moabite king Eglon conquers them and keeps them in servitude for eighteen years. Deliverance comes from an unexpected source. The second judge of the nation of Israel was a left-handed man. Enabled by the Lord God, Ehud leads the people of Israel to conquer their oppressor, Eglon, a wicked Moabite king. Listen to his story no...

Have you heard of Othniel, in the Bible? He was the nephew of Caleb, the courageous Israelite. Having receivedthe legacy of faith from Caleb, Othniel helps his people withstand a pagan Mesopotamian king, Cushan Rishathaim. With God’s help, he delivers them. Listen to him speak… 

The Lord is Risen! He is risen indeed! What are the facts which give historicity to the physical resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ? Do listen on.

Listen to these poems and meditate at the foot of the Cross of Calvary this blessed Good Friday!

How can I bear fruit for God? Is this your question? The Lord Jesus Christ is the true vine. Only if we abide in Him, His precious sap flows through us and makes us bear fruit for Him. Please keep listening…

Is there only one way to God? Which is it? Listen to the One who claimed to be the way, truth and life, the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the only way for us to reach our Heavenly Father God. Listen on…

He said, I am the Resurrection and the Life. In what context? What did He mean by this astounding statement? Want answers, listen on…

The good shepherd. Who is he and what has he done for you and me? He loves us and is willing to shed His blood for us. Want to know more? Listen on…

The door of the sheep. What does it mean? How can the Lord be a door? Intrigued? Find out more by listening to this episode of Choice Words For You…

The Lord Jesus Christ said that He is the Light of the world. In what context did He say it? What does it mean to us today as we struggle to live in this evil and darkened world. Want to know, keep listening…  

What is the significance of Ash Wednesday? What ought we do this Lenten season? What are the seven great I am statements of our Lord Jesus Christ? Listen on, to get answers…                     

Has the sun ever stopped in its tracks for a day? It did. As Joshua waged war on behalf of the Israelites, the Lord God listened to his prayer and let the sun stand still for a day at Gibeon, while the moon stayed put in the Valley of Aijalon. What a remarkable miracle! Do learn more by listening on…

Sin, the sin of covetousness by one Israelite caused so much of defeat and discouragement to the nation. How did they respond as God pointed it out to them. What happened to the one who sinned? Don’t you want to know? Listen…      

After the tremendous victory the Lord wrought for Israel over the city of Jordan, they set out to conquer the smaller city of Ai. But they face defeat and are discouraged. What happens next? Are you asking? Listen to know…