Tag Archives: Judges

Who is Samuel? – 1 Samuel 1-28

Posted on May 28, 2024 by dkoop

Samuel, whose name means “heard of God,” was dedicated to God by his mother, Hannah, as part of a vow she made before he was born (1 Samuel 1:11). Hannah had been barren and prayed so fervently for a child that … Continue reading →

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Samson vs. Jesus

Posted on April 5, 2023 by dkoop

One of the most extraordinary and popular stories in the Old Testament is the story of Samson. He was one of Israel’s judges around 1090-1070 BC, which was between the time of their slavery in Egypt and before God finally gave the people … Continue reading →

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Samson – Judges 13-16

Posted on April 4, 2023 by dkoop

Samson is one of the most recognizable of the judges who ruled over Israel before the time of the kings.  There is much to unpack when it comes to this Nazirite judge. Although the post won’t cover everything about the … Continue reading →

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Gideon – Judges 6

Posted on March 29, 2023 by dkoop

  What if you have a garden, and you work hard all spring and summer to make that garden produce abundantly. But every year, just about the time you’re ready to gather in the harvest, your neighbors swoop down and … Continue reading →

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