Judges 12 - 14

JudgesSteve Gregg
In this segment, Steve Gregg discusses the story of Samson from Judges 12 - 14. He highlights Samson's role as a judge of Israel and the unique circumstances of his birth as a Nazarite. Gregg questions Samson's commitment to his vow, citing his marriage to a Philistine woman and his participation in revelry. The speaker notes that despite Samson's flaws, he was chosen by God to defend his people against the Philistines.
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Judges 15 - 16
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In "Judges 15 - 16", Steve Gregg continues his exploration of the story of Samson. Samson's actions are examined, including his capture and use of 300
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Judges 17 - 18
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In this discussion by Steve Gregg, Judges 17-18 is examined as an appendix to the Book of Judges featuring a disconnected series of stories. The first
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Judges 10 - 11
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In Judges 10-11, the Israelites repent of their worship of false gods and cry out to the Lord for help. God chooses Jephthah, who was previously expel
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