After completing our 3 1/2-year cycle of readings in the Torah, we’ve decided to continue with the historical books that follow, beginning with Joshua. We’ll read first about the conquest of the Canaanite tribes, then examine the disappointing time of the Judges – punctuated by the exploits of Gideon and Samson – and the turmoil that led up to the anointing of Saul as King.
Gideon uses diplomacy in pacifying the tribe of Ephraim, chastisement for others hindering his “mopping up” operation against the Midianites.
Gideon’s faith is boosted by the sign of the fleece; God reduces his army to only 300 men; and the victory is obtained by blowing the shofar, breaking pitchers to reveal flaming torches and shouting “The sword of the Lord and of Gideon.”
The Angel of the Lord declares Gideon a “mighty man of valor” despite his lowly position. Gideon then topples the groves and the altar of Baal as a first step toward delivering his people.
The Song of Deborah and Barak links the battle of Mount Tabor with God’s cosmic victory in Revelation 16.
God uses Deborah and her general Barak to rescue Israel from under the thumb of the Canaanite King of Hazor. Jael uses her stealth to kill the fleeing enemy general Sisera.
In-person meetings on the Block are suspended during the Coronavirus pandemic. See you on the other side!
Our church community gathers throughout the week at different places on The Block, a neighborhood between downtown and the Lakewood area of Dallas, Texas, near the corner of Beacon and Columbia Ave. We'd love to have you join us!
If you can’t make it to The Block, you can listen to podcasts by our elder, Ole Anthony, from the daily Morning Bible Studies, available here.
Weekday Mornings:
A 30-minute Morning Bible Study is led by Ole Anthony (or one of our other elders) Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m. in The Lair at 5644 Columbia Ave. For information, contact Pete Evans, pete@trinityfi.org or (214) 738-3349
Weekday Evenings:
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. - Bible study at Gary and Judy Buckner's home at 5632 Columbia Ave. Contact Gary Buckner, buckner.construction@gmail.com or call (214) 682-8007.
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study taught by Ole Anthony at 5640 Columbia Ave., downstairs. Contact Pete Evans, pete@trinityfi.org or call (214) 738-3349
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. - Bible study at John and Joysanna Rutledge's home at 5640 Columbia Ave., upstairs. Contact John Rutledge jhnrutledge@gmail.com or call (214) 385-0230.
Spanish-language Bible Study led by Pete Evans, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Contact Pete at pete@trinityfi.org or call (214) 738-3349.
Saturday Brunch
We have a great Saturday brunch from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in The Lair, our community restaurant located at 5644 Columbia Ave.
Note: No Sunday Morning meetings
Sunday Evenings:
Gary and Judy Buckner's Sunday meal is at 4 p.m. in The Lair, our community restaurant located at 5644 Columbia Ave. Then the Buckner Bible study meets at 5 p.m. next door at 5640 Columbia Ave., upstairs. Contact Gary Buckner, buckner.construction@gmail.com or call (214) 682-8007.
The Rutledges' Sunday meal is at 5 p.m. in The Lair. (No Rutledge Bible study on Sundays). Contact John Rutledge, jhnrutledge@gmail.com or call (214) 385-0230.
All the groups gather to worship together on Sunday from 6 - 7 p.m. at 5640 Columbia, upstairs.
E-mail us: blockoncolumbia@gmail.com