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January 31, 2021 – Judges 5 – The Song of Deborah

The Song of Deborah and Barak links the battle of Mount Tabor with God’s cosmic victory in Revelation 16. Notes on Judges 5:1-31

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January 24, 2021 – Judges 4 – Deborah, Barak and Jael

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. Notes on Judges 4:1-24

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January 17, 2021 – Judges 3 – Othniel, Ehud and Shamgar

Israel’s cycle of sin, repentance and deliverance begins with the story first three judges. See notes on Judges 3:1-31

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January 10, 2021 – Judges 2 – The Angel of the Lord

The Angel of the Lord implores Israel to remain faithful, but a new generation does not heed the warning. Notes on Judges 2

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January 3, 2021 – Judges 1 – Failure to Possess the Land

After the death of Joshua, Israel fails to fulfill God’s command to take the Promised Land and dispossess the Canaanites. The Book of Judges documents Israel’s disintegrating faith and moral cohesion. Notes on Judges 1

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December 27, 2020 – The Star of Bethlehem, the Magi and the Shepherds

What was the Star of Bethlehem, who were the Magi, and why were shepherds part of Christ’s birth announcement? Notes on the Star of Bethlehem Notes on Shepherds

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December 19, 2020 – Hanukkah and Parasites

The Hanukkah season sometimes reveals parasitical relationships and tendencies, for which mistletoe is a type. The scripture focus is Luke 1:46-55. Notes on Hanukkah and Parasites

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