The Lesson and Life

The Lesson and Life for July 24, 2011

by Tom Moll The story of Gideon is intriguing. When the angel of the Lord called Gideon a “mighty warrior,” he was threshing wheat in a winepress in hopes of not being discovered by the Midianites. He was not exactly a typical candidate for a general. But God often does not choose the people we […]

The Lesson and Life

The Lesson and Life for July 17, 2011

by Tom Moll Following 40 years of peace the Israelites rebelled against God and he raised up the Moabites to humble them. They repented and cried out for help. God answered, raising up Ehud, the left-handed judge. Empowered by God Ehud easily could have been intimidated by the power and might of Moab. Instead he […]

The Lesson and Life

The Lesson and Life for July 10, 2011

by Tom Moll The book of Judges is a “roller coaster ride” through a couple hundred years of Israel’s history. There are highs when the children of Israel are obedient. There are lows when they are drawn in by the culture around them and, through disobedience, walk away from God’s protection. Seen on the ride […]