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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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December 13, 2020 – Joshua 24:1-33 – ‘Choose you this day whom you will serve’

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Joshua’s Final Address, Part 2: Just before his death, Joshua sketches a history of what God had done for Israel, then gives them a choice.

Notes on Joshua 24:1-33

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December 6, 2020 – Joshua 23:1-16 – Joshua’s Final Address, Part 1

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Joshua, nearing his death, gives Israel words of exhortation, warning and prophecy.

Notes on Joshua 23:1-16

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