Judges 4 - 5
JudgesSteve Gregg
In Judges 4-5, Steve Gregg discusses the story of Deborah, the fourth judge of Israel, and her role in leading the Israelites to victory against their oppressors. Gregg addresses the controversy surrounding Deborah’s leadership as a woman and suggests that her appointment was a rare exception rather than a norm. He also explores the cultural and historical context of the story, highlighting the role of iron chariots in battle and the involvement of the Kenites. The segment ends with an analysis of the poetic language used in chapter 5, which pays tribute to the bravery and heroism of those involved in the battle.
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Steve Gregg provides a detailed analysis of Judges 6-7, which concludes with the victory of Israel over the Midianites. The story follows the cycle of
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In Judges 8-9, Gideon ends his pursuit and encounters the tribe of Ephraim who had not yet joined the battle. Gideon's ungrateful people forget his le
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Judges 2:6 - 3:30
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Steve Gregg discusses Judges 2:6 - 3:30, focusing on the idea that despite being raised hearing about God, many people do not have a personal experien
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