Victory and Defeat in the Promised Land

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Victory and Defeat in the Promised Land

Judges 9:1-57

November 20, 2024 • Pastor Keith Gardner • Judges 9

In the last three chapters we saw God raise up an army literally from nothing, and against all odds to give Israel the victory, interestingly during the time of the battle and all the difficulty that comes with it, Gideon and Israel did well and excelled. The real danger came afterward in the time of peace and prosperity, for it was then that Gideon and Israel failed. As the very thing that had gotten Israel in trouble with The Lord and caused them to go into bondage and become servants to their enemies (idolatry) rose up and ensnared them once again, this time it won’t let go, as we will never read “for the country was quiet” ever again.

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Victory and Defeat in the Promised Land Judges 13:1-25

December 18, 2024 • Pastor Keith Gardner • Judges 13

We come to the story of Samson one of the most well known instructive stories in scripture, he’s most notable because of his acts, not spiritual, but supernatural acts stemming from his amazing physical strength that were astonishing to all who saw and heard of them. Samson although well known by all, carrying incredible authority, but he is without any accountability, and it will be one of the things that leads to his downfall, and although he is dedicated to the Lord from birth, we never see him worshipping or obeying Him until the end

Victory and Defeat in the Promised Land Judges 12:1-15

December 11, 2024 • Pastor Keith Gardner • Judges 12

Tonight we are going to see what happens when people lean not on the counsel of The Lord but on their own understanding, and it leads to strife and anger. Last week we saw a man named Jephthah lead Israel into battle against a more powerful people the Ammonites and Amalekites and come out victorious now after the victory comes another trial.

Victory and Defeat in the Promised Land

December 4, 2024 • Pastor Keith Gardner • Judges 11

After 45 yrs of peace and prosperity Israel turned back into idolatry and it angered the Lord to the point where He left them to themselves and the Philistines, Ammonites, Amalekites, Amorites rose up and harassed, oppressed and distressed Israel for eighteen years. This is how long it took almost two decades before Israel cried out to The Lord, confessing that they have sinned against Him by serving the false gods of the nations around them, thus forsaking Jehovah God Who had delivered and blessed them continuously.