JUDGES 17 ‐ “Micah’s Idols”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Graven image" it comes from the Hebrew Word "pesel" which means "a carved, graven image." A man builds his own private shrine, complete with a hired priest, right in the middle of Israel. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter...
JUDGES 13 ‐ “Samson’s Birth Announced”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Nazarite" it comes from the Hebrew Word "nazir" which means "one set apart, consecrated." An angel visits a barren woman with news of a son unlike any other in Israel. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris and...
JUDGES 14 ‐ “Samson’s Riddle”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Riddle" it comes from the Hebrew Word "chidah" which means "riddle, dark saying." Samson falls for a Philistine woman, and his wedding feast turns into a dangerous game. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris...
JUDGES 15 ‐ “Samson’s Vengeance”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Avenge" it comes from the Hebrew Word "naqam" which means "to avenge, vengeance." A cycle of revenge between Samson and the Philistines spirals into an all-out feud. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris and...
JUDGES 10 ‐ “Israel’s Idolatry and Ammon’s Oppression”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Serve" it comes from the Hebrew Word "abad" which means "to serve, to work." Two minor judges bring peace briefly, but Israel's idolatry keeps spiraling further out of control. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am...
JUDGES 11 ‐ “Jephthah’s Vow”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Vow" it comes from the Hebrew Word "neder" which means "a vow." An outcast, rejected by his own family, becomes Israel's unlikely deliverer, and makes a devastating promise. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am...
JUDGES 12 ‐ “Shibboleth”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Shibboleth" it comes from the Hebrew Word "shibboleth" which means "an ear of grain, a stream." A single word, pronounced slightly wrong, becomes a matter of life and death. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am...
JUDGES 8 ‐ “Gideon’s Ephod”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Snare" it comes from the Hebrew Word "moqesh" which means "snare, trap." Gideon finishes his military victory well, but a decision afterward creates a lasting problem. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris and...
JUDGES 9 ‐ “Abimelech’s Rise and Fall”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Bramble" it comes from the Hebrew Word "atad" which means "bramble, thornbush." One of Gideon's sons murders his own brothers to seize power, and it ends in disaster. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris and...
JUDGES 6 ‐ “Gideon and the Fleece”
The Chosen Key Word in this Chapter is "Peace" it comes from the Hebrew Word "shalom" which means "peace, wholeness." God calls a fearful farmer hiding from his enemies to become Israel's next great deliverer. Welcome to Bible Life Basics Chapter Reviews, I am Chris...