Judges chapter 15
Conflicts between Samson and the Philistines.
Conflicts between Samson and the Philistines.
Samson almost marries a Philistine woman.
Christians are called to do more than just receive. They are called to support the people who teach them in the faith. [see Galatians 6:6]
Israel falls to the Philistines. Sampson is the twelfth judge.
The Lord Jesus Christ subsisted on donations. People supported him, financially. Chief among them is Joanna. [see Luke 8:3]
Ephraim complains against Jephthah. The ninth judge is Ibzan. The tenth judge is Elon. The eleventh judge is Abdon.
We should not make promises. Or vows. Rather, our YES should mean YES. And our NO should mean NO.
The eighth judge is Jephthah. Jephthah defeats Ammon. Jephthah slaughters his own daughter.
The sixth judge is Tola. The seventh judge is Jair. The nation falls into idolatry again.
Abimelech takes over. Jotham strikes back.