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Judges 19 serves as an emphatic and harsh reminder to us all that outside the grace of God, we live in a totally fallen world with totally fallen people. And we are no different. This chapter is uncomfortable but maybe what we need as we live in the comforts of sin is a shake up.

This week's question: What is the virtue of modesty? What does it look like to uphold it as a church?

Micah and the tribe of Dan have something in common. They are thieves. They both take as they wish and do as they wish in hopes of gaining something they so do not deserve. And what is gleaned from their nonsense is false religion and false worship of God. There is a lesson contained in this for us all in Judges 18.

Today we read from chapter 17 of Judges and will turn to a stark contrast in this book. The contrast in narrative begins the final section of the Book of Judges where we will read of Micah and his nominal spirituality. Micah is a great reflection of our own hearts today.

The story of Samson has been one that has shattered our understanding of what it means to be a servant of the Lord. Samson is at best an unconventional leader and certainly one that breaks the biblical mould. In the final chapter on Samson we are taught about weakness and strength.   Join us again next Sunday:  https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

Samson is confronted by both the Philistines and his own countrymen. They both oppose God, a non-believing and believing community. What is concerning is the attitude before God and our tendency to make God our enemy. But the beauty of God is revealed in that those who call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.   Join us again next Sunday at 1PM:  https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellows...

This chapter is a very odd narrative with lots of mystery and indirect messages. We need to read carefully to understand that what we are learning is something important about our sinful nature and God's power and providence.

Judges 13 is the nativity narrative of Samson, perhaps the most famous of Israel's judges. What we read today does give us insight into this birth story, but more importantly it reveals deep lying sins within us, and the magnitude of God's grace and awesomeness. Let us come before Him in awe. Join us again next Sunday at 1PM:  https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

This week's question: When we are called to do all things for the glory of God, what does it mean to make choices that honour God in career steps? What are some ways we can keep ourselves from falling into selfish ambition in our intentions for good stewardship?

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