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Psalm 34 Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelek, who drove him away, and he left. 1I will extol the Lord at all times;his praise will always be on my lips.2I will glory in the Lord;let the afflicted hear and rejoice.3Glorify the Lord with me;let us exalt his name together. 4I sought the Lord, and he answered me;he delivered me from all my fears.5Those who look to him are radiant;their faces are never covered with shame.6This poor man called, and the Lord heard him;he saved him out of all his troubles.7The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him,and he delivers them. 8Taste and see that the Lord is good;blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.9Fear the Lord, you his holy people,for those who fear him lack nothing.10The lions may grow weak and hungry,but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.11Come, my children, listen to me;I will teach you the fear of the Lord.12Whoever of you loves lifeand desires to see many good days,13keep your tongue from eviland your lips from telling lies.14Turn from evil and do good;seek peace and pursue it. 15The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,and his ears are attentive to their cry;16but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil,to blot out their name from the earth. 17The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;he delivers them from all their troubles.18The Lord is close to the brokenheartedand saves those who are crushed in spirit. 19The righteous person may have many troubles,but the Lord delivers him from them all;20he protects all his bones,not one of them will be broken. 21Evil will slay the wicked;the foes of the righteous will be condemned.22The Lord will rescue his servants;no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.

As humans, we often try to ignore our constraints, and forget that we have limitations. In this passage, we are invited to learn from the lives and mistakes and Abraham and Sarah. Through the surprising story of Abraham and Abimelek, James explores the danger of forgetting our limits and forgetting God.

As humans, we often try to ignore our constraints, and forget that we have limitations. In this passage, we are invited to learn from the lives and mistakes and Abraham and Sarah. Through the surprising story of Abraham and Abimelek, James explores the danger of forgetting our limits and forgetting God.

Speaker | Dr. Jim Bradford JUDGES: GOD'S UNUSUAL HEROES - Abimelek and God's Justice Sunday May 17, 2026 Sermon Slides | YouVersion

In this Bible Story, Israel desires for a king eventually choosing Abimelech, who ruled over Israel with a cruel fist. When he was seeking to burn down a tower in the middle of a city, a woman dropped a millstone on his head killing him. This story is inspired by Judges 9. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Judges 9:15 from the King James Version.Episode 64: Gideon ruled as a judge over Israel for 40 peaceful years, and during that time he had 70 sons. However, one of his sons wanted to be king, and after the death of his father, Abimelek killed all of his brothers…except one. Jotham, the youngest son escaped and gave a scathing rebuke to the people of Shechem who supported the slaughter of his brothers. In that rebuke, he reminds both them and us that if we, in pride and selfish motives, commit such evil, we will receive the consequences of that evil back on our own lives.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bible Bard podcast episode BB-142_A Moral Pagan vs. a Fearful Prophet. In Genesis Chapter 20, Abraham, the covenant bearer, meets a pagan king. But in the narrative, while Abraham acts deceptively, Abimelek, the pagan king, acts with moral clarity and restraint! We are told by the writer/editor that this king of Gerar is a “Philistine” to emphasize the morality of this king of Gerar against the fear and faithlessness of Abraham, whose God is his “shield” and “reward”! What a reversal of fortune in a Bible story.

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue with our study on ‘The Women of the Bible', we now look at Sarah, wife of Abraham.The story of Sarah contains 7 episodes in which we shall Unravel: 1  Sarah and the Pharaoh of Egypt, Genesis 11:29-12:1-202  Sarah, Hagar and Ishmael, Genesis 163  The Promise, Genesis 174  The Three Visitors, Genesis 185  Yahweh Warns Abimelek Off Sarah, Genesis 206  The Birth of Isaac, Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away, Genesis 217  The End of Sarah's Story, Genesis 22, 23:1-2 In our last study we continued with the story on Sarah. We learned in Chapter 17 that Yahweh not only changed the name of Abraham from Abram, but also changed Sarai (princely) to Sarah (princess). Then in Chapter 18 we read about the 3 visitors to Abraham, which the conversation led to the where about of Sarah and once again repeating the fact that Sarah will produce a son from Abraham14   Is anything too hard = Here we have a figure of Speech called Erotesis; or, InterrogatingThe Asking of Questions without waiting for the AnswerEr´-ô-tee´-sis. Greek, ἐρώτησις, interrogation (from ἐρωτᾶν, to ask, to enquire, to question: also to request)This figure is used when a speaker or writer asks animated questions, but not to obtain information. Instead of making a plain and direct statement, he suddenly changes his style, and puts what he was about to say or could otherwise have said, into the form of a question, without waiting for an answer. Instead of declaring a conviction, or expressing indignation, or vindicating authority, he puts it in the form of a question without expecting any replyListening from behind the curtain, Sarah hears this, and laughs. It is after all an absurd thing at her age. The English version of the Bible describes her as 'old', but the original Hebrew word is more like 'worn out', as if she was an old rag ready to be thrown away. Her laughter suggests that she and Abraham have not had sexual intercourse for a long time.Episode 5 Yahweh Warns Abimelek of Sarah Genesis 20Just as you think things are straightening out for Sarah and Abraham, they blot their copybook yet again. There is a repetition of the grubby incident in Egypt, where Abraham tricked PharaohPassing through Gerar, a town in the south of Canaan, Abraham again tells people that Sarah is his sister, not his wife. The same old lie. This time it is a king, Abimelek, who is taken in and who sends for Sarah Abraham's lie is almost as a beggar's belief. Yahweh has promised him a son by Sarah, and yet he allows another man the chance to have sex with his wife Does he doubt his own ability to have sexual intercourse with Sarah, and to father a child? Or is he intent only in saving his skin when he is in danger? The storyteller tries to lessen Abraham's lie by saying that it is, after all, only a half lie. Sarah is Abraham's half sister as well as his wife, which is true. Marriage of a man and woman with the same father but different mothers was a fairly common practice then, though later forbidden  (3-7) Yahweh threatens judgment upon Abimelek for taking Sarah(8-10) Abraham once again suffers rebuke from a heathen king (11-13) Abraham's excuse(14-18) Abimelech's gift recompenses Sarah, and Abraham prays for him.Once again, I read from the Legends of the Old Testament on the birth of Isaac. This can be found on page 163Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

In Job 42:10, God restored Job's losses when he prayed for his friends, despite his own need for prayer. This prophetic intercession, praying for those who don't deserve it, unlocks divine prosperity—200% restoration. Abraham's intercession for Abimelek lifted curses, making him a father of nations. True prosperity, not just wealth, flows from a heart devoted to God's house, as seen in David's affection for it. By prioritizing prophetic intercession and supporting God's work, blessings overflow, transforming lives and nations. Embrace this call to intercede and experience God's abundant favor.All these questions were answered just as Perry Stone, Jonathan Cahn, John Hagee, Jentezen Franklin, Benny Hinn, Chris Oyaklihome, Steven Furtick, Joel Osteen, Joseph Prince, Joyce Meyer, Paul Dhinakaran, Samuel Patta, Ezekiah Francis, Johnson Varghese, Paul Thangiah, Mohan C Lazarus, TD Jakes and others01.)What did God reveal about prosperity and purpose during the meditation? 02.)What condition was Job in when he prayed for his friends? 03.)Who did Job pray for, and why was this significant? 04.)What was the result of Job's intercession? 05.)What is prophetic intercession, and why is it powerful? 06.)How did Abraham demonstrate prophetic intercession? 07.)What is the role of affection for God's house in receiving blessings? 08.)Why is intercession challenging for many people? 09.)How does joining intercessors enhance one's prayer life? 10.)What is the broader impact of prophetic intercession?

In chapter 9 Gideon's son, Abimelek, kills his brothers and deviously promotes himself to rulership in Shechem. The youngest brother escaped his rage and pronounced a curse upon Abimelek and the Shechemites. As we will see, God always brings justice to his people.

21st September 2025 10.30 am  Abraham and Abimelek Speaker: Cei Rees Reading: Genesis 20

"God's Intervention During Spiritual Regression"Genesis 20:1-18The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodKyle Van DykeAugust 31, 2025SEEK WEEK is September 7–12 https://www.oasischurch.online/seek-weekShould Christians pay attention to POLITICS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OPEN PLAY in September: our 2000 sq ft indoor play area is open to the public on Wednesdays in September from 9-11 AM. Follow Oasis Kids for details: https://www.instagram.com/oasiskidsvaHave you heard the news about the FUTURE of Oasis Church?https://www.oasischurch.online/futureKIDS SPACE with EXPANDED MOTHER'S ROOM!Did you know we have a Mothers Room — a quiet, private space for Mothers to care for their babies and still be able to watch the worship and sermon on Sunday mornings. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/WE HAD TO CHANGE OUR VISION STATEMENT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:God's Intervention During Spiritual Regression- Genesis 20:1-18 (NIV)- Verse 1 - Abraham's Departure- Genesis 19:27-29 (NIV)- Direction toward Egypt = symbolic of regression or spiritual drifting - Verse 2 - The Repeated Lie- Genesis 18:14 (NIV)- Verse 3-7 - Abimelek's Dream- Verse 8-10 - Abimelek Confronts Abraham- Verse 11-13 - Abraham's Excuses - How we excuse our own sin:    1. Compare our righteousness to others    2. Try to justify with half-truths    3. Blame God or others for our own actions- Verse 14-17 - Restoration- Ephesians 2:4-5 (ESV)- Titus 2:11-14 (NIV)- 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 (NIV)- The great paradox of God's intervention is he can write perfectly straight with the crooked and sinful lines of men.Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

In this episode of The History of the Bible, we continue the story of Abimelek after his rise to power in Shechem. Exploring Judges 9, we examine how internal strife between Abimelek and the leaders of Shechem led to betrayal, rebellion, and a brutal conflict that climaxed in the attack on Thebez. From the role of the temple of El-Berith to the strategic significance of Mount Zalmon and Thebez, this episode unpacks the political and cultural backdrop of Israel during the early Iron Age. We also place Abimelek's rule in the wider context of world history, at the close of the Late Bronze Age, when major empires such as Egypt and the Hittites were collapsing. The episode highlights how ambition, divine judgment, and fragile leadership intertwined to shape this turbulent chapter in Israel's history.   If you'd like to support The History of the Bible, visit our Patreon Page. Your feedback is valuable to us! Share your thoughts and insights via our feedback form. Let us know how our podcast has impacted you or someone you know by filling out our impact form. If you have concerns about any information presented, please inform us via our correction form.   #HistoryOfTheBible #BookOfJudges #Abimelek #Shechem #AncientIsrael #BibleHistory #BiblicalArchaeology #LateBronzeAge #IronAge #TempleOfElBerith #Thebez #MountZalmon #GideonsSons #OldTestamentHistory #BiblicalLeadership   ESV Study Bible (Crossway, 2008) – Notes on Judges 9. ESV Archaeology Study Bible (Crossway, 2018) – Historical context on Shechem, Thebez, and Iron Age Canaan. Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV, Zondervan, 2016) – Insights on covenantal temples, Abimelek's kingship, and Shechem's mixed population. New Spirit-Filled Life Bible (NLT, Thomas Nelson, 2002) – Spiritual application of Abimelek's leadership. Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Timelines (Rose Publishing, 2005), p. 104–109 – Map references for Shechem, Mount Zalmon, and Thebez. Satellite Bible Atlas by William Schlegel (2013), Map 6–7 – Geographic context of Shechem and surrounding battles. The Earth and Its Peoples: A Global History (Cengage, 2018), p. 83–89 – Collapse of Late Bronze Age civilizations. Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology – Articles on Shechem and Canaanite religion. BiblicalArchaeology.org – Discussions on Iron Age Shechem and Abimelek's historical setting. WorldHistory.org – Entries on the Late Bronze Age collapse and Canaanite culture. BlueLetterBible.org – Hebrew word study of “evil spirit” in Judges 9:23 and cross-references.    

Gideon's story continues as his many sons, including Abimelek—born of a concubine from Shechem—play key roles in the unfolding drama. After Gideon's death, Abimelek uses his maternal ties to Shechem, a city with a mixed Israelite and Canaanite population, to seize power. He manipulates the people and elites, securing seventy pieces of silver from the temple of Baal-Berith to hire mercenaries. Abimelek kills his brothers and is crowned king under a great tree near Shechem, marking the first Israelite kingship over a city with a complex cultural and religious backdrop. Meanwhile, the youngest son of Gideon condemns this rise to power with a fable illustrating Abimelek's destructive rule. This episode explores themes of ambition, political intrigue, and the consequences of leadership outside God's anointing.   Scripture Judges 8:34-35 and Judges 9:1-15   Support and Feedback If you'd like to support The History of the Bible, visit our Patreon Page at https://patreon.com/TheHistoryoftheBible. Your feedback is valuable to us! Share your thoughts and insights via our feedback form at https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8. Let us know how our podcast has impacted you or someone you know by filling out our impact form at https://forms.gle/jr4EdGsqCaFk4qZm8. If you have concerns about any information presented, please inform us via our correction form at https://forms.gle/PiMMkPnJFaa4j5p37.   Hashtags #BibleHistory #Judges #Abimelek #Gideon #AncientIsrael #BiblicalLeadership #Shechem #BaalBerith #BiblePodcast #HistoryOfTheBible #BiblicalStudies #OldTestament   Sources ESV Study Bible ESV Archaeology Study Bible Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV) New Spirit-Filled Life Bible (NLT) BlueLetterBible.com Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Timelines Satellite Bible Atlas by Schlegel The Earth and Its Peoples: A Global History WorldHistory.org

Sermon Notes:· Where do you find joy when the ups and downs of life are far more than you can handle?· How is your joy level?· God is calling us to embrace the life he has for us. To do that we have to embrace the darkest moments and follow him through.· The Psalms are uniquely suited to foster communion with God. They give voice to our hearts. - Dane Ortland· We often believe that if we are struggling we can't walk with God.· When we isolate we often walk further into darkness and further into shame and guilt.· David models for us how to turn his fear and shame from the darkness into the Joy of worship.· “Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelek, who drove him away, and he left.” Heading of Psalm 34· "I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips." (v.1) What happened this week that made praise difficult for you?· Vs. 2 "I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice."· What are you reflecting to the afflicted around you?· Vs, 3 "Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together."· Who can you show God's glory to this week?· Affliction doesn't disqualify us from praising—it often makes our praise more real.· "I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears." (v.4)· What is your greatest fear?· Vs. 5- "Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame."· One of the greatest gifts God can give to me is to change me to look more like HIM!· Radiance is God's perfect antidote for Shame.· Shame falls away when we behold the glory and grace of God.· LOOK TO HIM!· "This poor man called, and the Lord heard him. He saved Him out of all his troubles" (v.6)· What do you need God to rescue you from today?· vs. 7 "The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them."· "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." (v.8)· When we are with God, we experience real joy· What might be your next step in the darkness? (next 4 lines on one slide)· Call out to Him in the darkness.· Bring the real you before God.· Seek refuge in the Lord· Find your people· Are you living your darkest moment right now?· Have you said, “I can handle this,” instead of surrendering it to God?· Healing comes when we face darkness and behold the Lord.· He is offering you His joy in the darkness. LIFE Group Discussion QuestionsShare about a time when darkness ruled in your life. What helped you the most during that difficult time?Read Psalm 34:1-81) David is described as a man after God's own heart. However, leading into Psalm 34 David struggles to the point of insanity. How does David's story resonate with you?2) What happened this week that made praise difficult for you?3) What is the most prominent fear in your life? How has that fear impacted your walk with God and others?4) How do you typically handle fear and shame?5) When have you experienced God's presence in overcoming fear?6) What do you need God to rescue you from today?7) Who can you God's glory to this week?

“From that time on, that place was called Beersheba. That name means water-hole where they made a promise. It was where Abraham and Abimelek made strong promises to each other.”Genesis 21:31 PEV

Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Abimelech: Belligerent or Peaceful? Part 2 Series: Judges Scripture: Judges 8:33-35; 9 Episode: 1250   Scripture Overview: In Judges 8:33–35 and Chapter 9, Israel quickly turns away from God after Gideon's death, returning to idol worshipand forgetting the Lord who delivered them. They also fail to show loyalty to Gideon's family, despite his leadership. In Chapter 9, Abimelek, Gideon's son, seizes power by killing his seventy brothers and declaring himself king with the support of the people of Shechem. His reign is marked by deception, betrayal, and violence, ultimately leading to his downfall. God's justice prevails when Abimelek is killed in battle, fulfilling judgment for his evil deeds. Key themes include apostasy after leadership, corrupt ambition, and divine justice.   Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the tragic story of Abimelech in Judges 9 as a mirror for our own hearts, exposing the destructive path of ungodliness and the relentless pursuit of control. Pastor Josh shows how Abimelech's hunger for power, disregard for godliness, and violence led to his downfall—and how similar patterns often live quietly within us. Whether through anger, control, resentment, or spiritual drift, we risk losing peace and intimacy with God when we stop valuing His presence. Yet the sermon offers hope: where wickedness once reigned, Christ offers righteousness, peace, and restoration. The call is clear—kill the little Abimelech in you. Surrender control, return to godliness, and trust Jesus to do what power never can: bring true peace to your heart and soul.

Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Abimelech: Belligerent or Peaceful? Part 1 Series: Judges Scripture: Judges 8:33-35; 9 Episode: 1249   Scripture Overview: In Judges 8:33–35 and Chapter 9, Israel quickly turns away from God after Gideon's death, returning to idol worshipand forgetting the Lord who delivered them. They also fail to show loyalty to Gideon's family, despite his leadership. In Chapter 9, Abimelek, Gideon's son, seizes power by killing his seventy brothers and declaring himself king with the support of the people of Shechem. His reign is marked by deception, betrayal, and violence, ultimately leading to his downfall. God's justice prevails when Abimelek is killed in battle, fulfilling judgment for his evil deeds. Key themes include apostasy after leadership, corrupt ambition, and divine justice.

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In this Bible Story, Israel desires for a king eventually choosing Abimelech, who ruled over Israel with a cruel fist. When he was seeking to burn down a tower in the middle of a city, a woman dropped a millstone on his head killing him. This story is inspired by Judges 9. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Judges 9:15 from the King James Version.Episode 64: Gideon ruled as a judge over Israel for 40 peaceful years, and during that time he had 70 sons. However, one of his sons wanted to be king, and after the death of his father, Abimelek killed all of his brothers…except one. Jotham, the youngest son escaped and gave a scathing rebuke to the people of Shechem who supported the slaughter of his brothers. In that rebuke, he reminds both them and us that if we, in pride and selfish motives, commit such evil, we will receive the consequences of that evil back on our own lives.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textBefore we can completely wrap up Gideon's story, we are going to look at the actions of his son Abimelek.  Abimelek isn't a judge but the way he conducts himself shows us how Gideon's sins were passed down to his children. Our website - www.thecontextandcolorofthebible.comWe are on Facebook - The Context and Color of the Bible | FacebookWe are on Instagram - @contextandcolorofthebibleWe are on YouTube - The Context and Color of the Bible - YouTubeWe are on Pinterest - The Context and Color of the BibleMusic: Tabuk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Preacher: Caleb Maskell Scripture:  Genesis 26:1-6 Now there was a famine in the land—besides the previous famine in Abraham's time—and Isaac went to Abimelek king of the Philistines in Gerar. 2 The Lord appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to Egypt; live in the land where I tell you to live. 3 Stay in this land for a while, and I will be with you and will bless you. For to you and your descendants I will give all these lands and will confirm the oath I swore to your father Abraham. 4 I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, g 5 because Abraham obeyed me and did everything I required of him, keeping my commands, my decrees and my instructions.” 6 So Isaac stayed in Gerar.  

Preacher: Kathy Maskell Scripture: Genesis 22 Now Abraham moved on from there into the region of the Negev and lived between Kadesh and Shur. For a while he stayed in Gerar, 2 and there Abraham said of his wife Sarah, “She is my sister.” Then Abimelek king of Gerar sent for Sarah and took her. 3 But God came to Abimelek in a dream one night and said to him, “You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken; she is a married woman.” 4 Now Abimelek had not gone near her, so he said, “Lord, will you destroy an innocent nation? 5 Did he not say to me, ‘She is my sister,' and didn't she also say, ‘He is my brother'? I have done this with a clear conscience and clean hands.” 6 Then God said to him in the dream, “Yes, I know you did this with a clear conscience, and so I have kept you from sinning against me. That is why I did not let you touch her. 7 Now return the man's wife, for he is a prophet,and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her, you may be sure that you and all who belong to you will die.” 8 Early the next morning Abimelek summoned all his officials, and when he told them all that had happened, they were very much afraid. 9 Then Abimelek called Abraham in and said, “What have you done to us? How have I wronged you that you have brought such great guilt upon me and my kingdom? You have done things to me that should never be done.” 10 And Abimelek asked Abraham, “What was your reason for doing this?” 11 Abraham replied, “I said to myself, ‘There is surely no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.' 12 Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father though not of my mother; and she became my wife. 13 And when God had me wander from my father's household, I said to her, ‘This is how you can show your love to me: Everywhere we go, say of me, “He is my brother.”'” 14 Then Abimelek brought sheep and cattle and male and female slaves and gave them to Abraham, and he returned Sarah his wife to him. 15 And Abimelek said, “My land is before you; live wherever you like.” 16 To Sarah he said, “I am giving your brother a thousand shekels of silver. This is to cover the offense against you before all who are with you; you are completely vindicated.” 17 Then Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelek, his wife and his female slaves so they could have children again, 18 for the Lord had kept all the women in Abimelek's household from conceiving because of Abraham's wife Sarah.

https://storage.googleapis.com/enduring-word-media/ewpodcast/genesis20.mp3 Part 24 in Pastor David Guzik's in-depth look at the book of Genesis, expositing on all of chapter 20. This chapter records the encounter with Abimelek king of Gerar, this being the second pagan king to rebuke Abraham for his fuzzy account of his relation to Sarah. Pastor David details each verse of the […] The post Genesis 20 – Abraham Lies About Sarah Again appeared first on Enduring Word.

Daily Dose of Hope July 8, 2024 Day 2 of Week 15   Scripture:  Judges 9-11; Psalm 17; Luke 23   Welcome back once again to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional that complements the bible reading plan for New Hope Church.  I'm going to ask all of you to be in prayer for our Vacation Bible School, which starts today.  We will be ministering to almost 200 children and their families.  Please pray that those who don't know Jesus will come to know him, that those who just give a head nod to God will come to follow him more closely, and pray a special prayer of protection, strength, and wisdom for all our children, volunteers, and staff.  With that, let's get right into our Scripture for today.   As usual, let's begin with our Old Testament passages.  At the end of Judges 8, we see that Gideon dies and the Israelites begin to engage in idolatry once again.  The pattern is repeating itself.  This time, in Judges 9, we read about Abimelek, who is one of Gideon's sons by a concubine from Shechem (Gideon had something like seventy sons by his many wives and concubines).  In my research, several scholars actually consider Abimelek a judge of Israel but certainly not one chosen by God.  He wanted to lead Israel and does so for three years, but he is cruel and violent.  Eventually, rebellion is stirred up against Abimelek.  In his own violent quest to squash the rebellion, he is killed.    As we read this, it becomes evident how incredibly chaotic and ugly this time of the judges happened to be.  Moving into Judges 10, we meet Tola and Jair, two other judges that led Israel.  Then, it becomes clear that Israel is once again falling into depravity and idolatry.  God allows them to fall into the hands of the Philistines and the Ammonites.  We get the sense that a new judge is coming.    Jephthah is next.  He is a complicated judge however.  He is the son of a prostitute and a man named Gilead.  This is kind of confusing, as the father has the same name as the region in which they live.  You may have caught that.  Anyway, Gilead's sons by his legitimate wife drive Jephthah away from their home and he flees to a land named Tob, where he gains a name for himself as a warrior.    I'm going to give a bit of a summary of what happened because I think it's not incredibly clear as we read.  Basically, Israel is being oppressed pretty severely by the Ammonites and they decide to attack the region of Gilead once again.  The people are hurting but they have no leader.  Thus, they ask Jephthah, who they previously pushed away, to come lead them.  Jephthah tries to negotiate with the Ammonites first but that isn't successful.  God's Spirit comes over Jephthah and he is able to recruit fighters for the battle.  Then, he makes a horribly misguided vow.  He tells God that he will offer as a burnt offering whatever or whomever comes to meet him if he returns in victory.  Jephthah then attacks and thoroughly defeats the Ammonites, so Israel is saved for the time being.   But who comes out to meet Jephthah?  His only child, his daughter whom he dearly loves.  He is greatly distressed and tells his daughter what he vowed to God – to either give her up as a human sacrifice OR dedicate her whole life in service to God, two different interpretations by scholars of Jephthah's vow.   The daughter requests two months of freedom to travel and spend time with friends and he grants her that.  Her primary concern in not getting to marry and have kids, which makes many think that she did dedicate her life to service to God rather than become a burnt offering, which God truly would have detested.  Only pagan gods required human sacrifice.  Regardless, the whole story is slightly bizarre.   Psalm 17 is a beautiful prayer written by David.  He is once again pledging to stay faithful to God, and he asks that God protects him from his enemies.  Most likely, this prayer was penned by David as he was fleeing from Saul who wanted to kill him.  David clearly trusts God completely and knows that God will answer.  There is a great expression here when David asks to be the “apple of your eye.”  This is a reference literally to the pupil.  This part of the body is the most protected, the most guarded against even a slight touch.  David asks God to guard him in the same way.   Okay, let's move on to the New Testament.  Today, we focus on Luke 23, which includes Jesus' trial before Pilate, the crucifixion, his death, and his burial.   Crucifixion was a horrific death.  He was beaten and mocked by the soldiers, betrayed by his own people, and nailed to a cross to die. I won't go into the gory details of crucifixion, as you have probably heard them before, but it was a terribly painful and humiliating way to die.   There was a man named Simon from Cyrene who was passing by and they forced him to carry the cross.  Cyrene was on the tip of Africa so this man was far from home!  And here he was, just going about his business, and he is enlisted, or more like seized, to carry the cross of the Savior of the world.  I'm guessing that Jesus' physical body was incredibly weak and bloody by this point.  And Simon walked by him, carrying the cross that would serve to execute Jesus but also save all humanity from their sin. We don't know what happened to Simon after the crucifixion.  He isn't mentioned again in Scripture.  But my guess is that his life was never the same again.  An encounter with Jesus is always life-changing.   Luke's version of this passage has a lot of substance.  We read about the criminals executed on each side of Jesus, one of whom ends up believing and Jesus says, “Today, I will see you in paradise.”  Pretty amazing.  But Luke also includes the observation about the curtain in the temple.  When Jesus is about to breathe his last, the curtain in the temple, which separated the Holy of Holies (where God's presence stayed) from the rest of the temple was torn in two.  Only the high priest was allowed to enter the Holy of Holies one time a year to make atonement for the sins of the people.  This tearing of the curtain was hugely symbolic and I don't want us to miss it.  It meant that Jesus' death was the final atonement for sin and now the Holy of Holies was open to all people.  God's presence is never confined again, never to be in a place made by human hands.  Jesus Christ is God.  His body is the temple.  He is the final sacrifice and he has opened the door to all people, all believers, being able to go boldly into God's presence with no barriers.      I should also mention that now that Jesus has ascended into heaven, the presence of the living God is still with us in the form of the Holy Spirit.  And if we believe in Jesus and his sacrifice, then the Holy Spirit dwells in us.  The presence of God is now within us!  Think about that.  It's really amazing and takes some time for us to wrap our brains around.  God is closer than your very breath.   Let's chat again tomorrow.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Pastor John Keating Proverbs 18:10 (NLT) - “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” Judges 9:46 (NLT) - On hearing this, the citizens in the tower of Shechem went into the stronghold of the temple of El-Berith. Judges 9:50-54 (NLT) - Next Abimelek went to Thebez and besieged it and captured it. Inside the city, however, was a strong tower, to which all the men and women— all the people of the city — had fled. They had locked themselves in and climbed up on the tower roof. Abimelek went to the tower and attacked it. But as he approached the entrance to the tower to set it on fire, a woman dropped an upper millstone on his head and cracked his skull. Hurriedly he called to his armor-bearer, "Draw your sword and kill me, so that they can't say, 'A woman killed him.'" So his servant ran him through, and he died.

11 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joabout with the king's men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem. 2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful, 3 and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, “She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” 4 Then David sent messengers to get her. She came to him, and he slept with her. (Now she was purifying herself from her monthly uncleanness.) Then she went back home. 5 The woman conceived and sent word to David, saying, “I am pregnant.” 6 So David sent this word to Joab: “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” And Joab sent him to David. 7 When Uriah came to him, David asked him how Joab was, how the soldiers were and how the war was going.8 Then David said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and wash your feet.” So Uriah left the palace, and a gift from the king was sent after him. 9 But Uriah slept at the entrance to the palace with all his master's servants and did not go down to his house. 10 David was told, “Uriah did not go home.” So he asked Uriah, “Haven't you just come from a military campaign? Why didn't you go home?” 11 Uriah said to David, “The ark and Israel and Judah are staying in tents,[a] and my commander Joab and my lord's men are camped in the open country. How could I go to my house to eat and drink and make love to my wife? As surely as you live, I will not do such a thing!” 12 Then David said to him, “Stay here one more day, and tomorrow I will send you back.” So Uriah remained in Jerusalem that day and the next.13 At David's invitation, he ate and drank with him, and David made him drunk. But in the evening Uriah went out to sleep on his mat among his master's servants; he did not go home. 14 In the morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it with Uriah.15 In it he wrote, “Put Uriah out in front where the fighting is fiercest. Then withdraw from him so he will be struck down and die.” 16 So while Joab had the city under siege, he put Uriah at a place where he knew the strongest defenders were.17 When the men of the city came out and fought against Joab, some of the men in David's army fell; moreover, Uriah the Hittite died. 18 Joab sent David a full account of the battle. 19 He instructed the messenger: “When you have finished giving the king this account of the battle, 20 the king's anger may flare up, and he may ask you, ‘Why did you get so close to the city to fight? Didn't you know they would shoot arrows from the wall? 21 Who killed Abimelek son of Jerub-Besheth[b]? Didn't a woman drop an upper millstone on him from the wall, so that he died in Thebez? Why did you get so close to the wall?' If he asks you this, then say to him, ‘Moreover, your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead.'” 22 The messenger set out, and when he arrived he told David everything Joab had sent him to say. 23 The messenger said to David, “The men overpowered us and came out against us in the open, but we drove them back to the entrance of the city gate. 24 Then the archers shot arrows at your servants from the wall, and some of the king's men died. Moreover, your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead.” 25 David told the messenger, “Say this to Joab: ‘Don't let this upset you; the sword devours one as well as another. Press the attack against the city and destroy it.' Say this to encourage Joab.” 26 When Uriah's wife heard that her husband was dead, she mourned for him. 27 After the time of mourning was over, David had her brought to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing David had done displeased the Lord,

WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO GIVE UP PART 3After the death of Jerub-Baal, his son by his concubine raised up the people against his half brothers, Gideon's legitimate sons and had them all killed with the exception of one who was able to escape. That one son, Abimelek called out to the people speaking to them the story of the trees wanting a king. However, according to the story, each tree that was approached, the olive, the fig and the vine each knew their purpose and would not give it up just for the benefit of reigning over others. Basically, the trees knew their places and purpose and stayed in them. Abimelek used this proverb, the story of the trees, to reveal to the people the wrong that was done by this illegitimate brother. He wanted a place and position that he had never been ordained for or called to. And so it is with many in the body of Christ wanting to walk in positions, places and stand in spotlights they've never been ordained or called to. We are not illegitmate children so therefore we should be willing to stay in the places that God has called and ordained us for.  To hear more of this weeks message click on the buzzsprout.com link or go to your favorite podcast app and search for the title, "This Is the Voice of the Prophet. Then look for the episode entitled "What Are You Willing To Give Up Part 3.Support the Show.

In this Bible Story, Israel desires for a king eventually choosing Abimelech, who ruled over Israel with a cruel fist. When he was seeking to burn down a tower in the middle of a city, a woman dropped a millstone on his head killing him. This story is inspired by Judges 9. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Judges 9:15 from the King James Version.Episode 64: Gideon ruled as a judge over Israel for 40 peaceful years, and during that time he had 70 sons. However, one of his sons wanted to be king, and after the death of his father, Abimelek killed all of his brothers…except one. Jotham, the youngest son escaped and gave a scathing rebuke to the people of Shechem who supported the slaughter of his brothers. In that rebuke, he reminds both them and us that if we, in pride and selfish motives, commit such evil, we will receive the consequences of that evil back on our own lives.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a repeat of his actions in Egypt, Abraham puts his wife in the precarious position of being taken by another man. Abimelek gets confronted by God. God wants people to follow His righteous ways, not their sinful worldly ways. “This is the great work of a man: always to take the blame for his own sins before God, and toexpect temptation to his last breath.” — Anthony the GreatReferenced Verses:Exodus 20:14; Hebrews 13:4; Proverbs 6:322 Samuel 12:7; 2 Samuel 12:9; 2 Samuel 12:13Mark 9:33 -34; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; Luke 16:151 John 1:9; Acts 3:19; Galatians 4:4Hebrews 11:13

Have you ever misjudged someone? Many years ago, I started a job as a high school teacher. When I went in to organize my classroom, the school janitor saw me and sternly warned me that students should not be in the school building yet. He escorted me off the premises, refusing to believe that I was a teacher. (I looked a lot younger then!) Abimelek, the king of Gerar probably felt misjudged. In Genesis 20, Abraham acted on assumptions he made about the Canaanite king. We can understand why. Abraham was still not living in his homeland and was vulnerable to abuse and attack. He had also just discovered that there were not even ten righteous people living in Sodom (Gen. 18:32). Abraham pulled the same deception he had done before and passed off his wife Sarah as his sister (Gen. 12:10–20). Abimelek called for Sarah to become one of his wives. Yet, before the marriage was official, Abimelek was warned by God not to touch Sarah. He obeyed, and asked Abraham to explain himself. Why did Abraham continue to doubt God's protection? He knew God had promised to bless and preserve him and Sarah (Gen. 12:3; 15:1). God had promised to provide a son for Abraham through Sarah (Gen. 17:19). Surely God would not allow them to be killed before that promise was fulfilled. The fact that Abraham was not perfect reassures us. We see that the fulfillment of God's promises does not depend on our ability, talent, or reliability of His people. God chose Abraham not based on his merit, but because of grace. The same is true for us today. God sent the Lord Jesus to die for us, even though we did not deserve it. “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8). Go Deeper Why did Abraham and Sarah continue to doubt God's promise and protection? What mistakes did they make?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a position of status that you are eager to reach – regardless of what it takes? Remember, if it isn't a place God has chosen for you, success will not bring you peace. Show Notes: ⁠Episode 73 Subscribe: ⁠My Daily Briefing⁠

While at a water park with some friends, we attempted to navigate a floating obstacle course made of inflatable platforms. The bouncy, slippery platforms made walking straight almost impossible. As we wobbled our way across ramps, cliffs, and bridges, we found ourselves yelping as we fell unceremoniously into the water. After completing one course, my friend, completely exhausted, leaned on one of the “towers” to catch her breath. Almost immediately, it buckled under her weight, sending her hurtling into the water. Unlike the flimsy towers at the water park, in Bible times, a tower was a stronghold for defense and protection. Judges 9:51 describes how the people of Thebez fled to “a strong tower” to hide from Abimelek’s attack on their city. In Proverbs 18:10 (nkjv), the writer used the image of a strong tower to describe who God is—the One who saves those who trust Him. Sometimes, however, rather than lean on the strong tower of God when we're tired or beaten down, we seek other things for safety and support—a career, relationships, or physical comforts. We’re no different from the rich man who looked for strength in his wealth (v. 11). But just as the inflatable tower couldn't support my friend, these things can't give us what we really need. God—who's all-powerful and in control of all situations—provides true comfort and security.

By Faith, part 8. Abraham repeats his mistake of lying about his wife to a pagan King, Abimelek, but he does so out of fear and unbelief in the Goodness of God. By Clive Cernik Sunday 19th November 2023

By Faith, part 8. Abraham repeats his mistake of lying about his wife to a pagan King, Abimelek, but he does so out of fear and unbelief in the Goodness of God. By Clive Cernik.

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In this episode,  we meet Gideon's illegitimate son, Abimelek. Abimelek's rise to power is full of violence toward strangers and family alike.Abimelech cut a deal with the people of Shechem to become king. His first task was to assassinate his 70 brothers, except for one. The one who escaped, Jotham, appeared at Mount Gerizim and told a fable about Abimelech, the thornbush.God avenged the death of Gideon's sons by stirring up dissension between Abimelech and the people. Abimelech killed the people of Shechem, but was himself killed by a stone thrown by a woman.The chapter then concludes with two short descriptions of the minor judges Tola and Jair.Thank you for being a part of the club. Show Notes12 Judges of Israel ChartBlog Contact Bible Book ClubLike, comment, or message us through Bible Book Club's InstagramLike or comment on Susan's Facebook or InstagramLeave us an Apple reviewContact us through our website formThanks for listening and happy podcasting!

In this Bible Story, Israel desires for a king eventually choosing Abimelech, who ruled over Israel with a cruel fist. When he was seeking to burn down a tower in the middle of a city, a woman dropped a millstone on his head killing him. This story is inspired by Judges 9. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Judges 9:15 from the King James Version.Episode 64: Gideon ruled as a judge over Israel for 40 peaceful years, and during that time he had 70 sons. However, one of his sons wanted to be king, and after the death of his father, Abimelek killed all of his brothers…except one. Jotham, the youngest son escaped and gave a scathing rebuke to the people of Shechem who supported the slaughter of his brothers. In that rebuke, he reminds both them and us that if we, in pride and selfish motives, commit such evil, we will receive the consequences of that evil back on our own lives.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we see Abraham once again struggling with Faith and hurting Abimelek's family in the process.

Psalm 034Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelek, who drove him away, and he left. (v 1-22)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

JESUS MEETS THE WOMEN OF JERUSALEM – Jesus Walking in the Way of the Cross (VIDEO)   LYRICS TO MUSIC: Daughters of Jerusalem Do not weep for me Cry for yourselves and your children Follow on Hosea's lead   Blessed are those who barren sit Who've never known their children's screams They'll ask the mountains please fall on us Follow on Hosea's lead For terror comes with Roman siege   MESSAGE SUMMARY:  Throughout the Bible there are dozens of women who are plagued with infertility, whether it be for a short time or a lifetime. Beyond the well known stories like that of Abraham and Sarah, Jacob and Rachel, and Zechariah and Elizabeth, there are countless others among the scriptures who cannot bear children. Some are healed, some are not. Some women are even restored in large numbers. All of Abimelek's wives, though exactly how many there were is unknown, are given fruitful wombs after Sarah is returned to Abraham (Genesis 20:17-18).   The prominence of these stories exemplifies a common theme throughout Jewish and non-Jewish history alike. A woman's ability to have children was vitally important. It was praiseworthy and fulfilling. Jewish custom praised motherhood and stigmatized the barren. It is surprising then to hear Jesus' words as he speaks to the women of Jerusalem. It was not uncommon for women in the city to attend the executions of criminals by the Roman leadership. They would often mix a palliative of wine and spices to offer those being tortured. They would eventually offer the same to Jesus, though he would refuse it. But it is to these women that we hear Jesus' last words of true discourse. As these women ‘mourn and lament' for the tragedy that unfolds before their eyes, Jesus speaks at length concerning the coming catastrophe they do not yet see. And in doing so, he directly opposes a truth they had likely never before heard challenged.   ‘Blessed are those who are barren.' Jesus' statement is shocking. But to those familiar with the prophets, it was a statement that was not new. Jesus uses the exact words of the prophet Hosea. As Hosea prophesied that Israel would be destroyed and punished for its unfaithfulness to Yahweh, so too does Jesus use his words to predict the same. Some forty years after Jesus' death, Roman soldiers would enter Jerusalem and utterly destroy it. Those who took up arms and those who did not were murdered indiscriminately. Each stone of the temple would be annihilated at Roman order. Every tree was cut down, and the city was made into ruin.   This is certainly one of the acts of which Jesus spoke. A Roman siege that would leave behind a mountain of anguish and sorrow to be carried upon the backs of the women who now wept for him. As Jesus himself continues, the coming violence will make them “say to the mountains, ‘Fall on us,' and to the hills, ‘Cover us.'” Jesus describes a fate worse than death.   Though the sight before the women's eyes seemed the greatest of horrors, Jesus knew the horror to come would be far worse. More importantly however, he again exemplifies his humility. He desires no pity or concern for himself, but rather cares for those standing before him. He mourns over the injustice to come, disregarding the pressing pain of his own circumstances. Written by Jesse Braswell Roberts / Poor Bishop Hooper golgothamusic.com // poorbishophooper.com // Second edition ©2022 Jesse Braswell Roberts / Poor Bishop Hooper   TODAY'S PRAYER: How often do we worry more about ourselves than the tragedies around us? What injustices would God have us mourn over? Pray for those situations. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, A CHILD OF GOD. Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His Name, He gave the right to become children of God-- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. John 1:12f SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Luke 23:27-31: “A large number of people followed him, including  women  who  mourned  and wailed for him.     Jesus turned and said to them, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. For the time will come when you will say, ‘Blessed are the childless women, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!' Then they will say to the mountains, Fall on us!' and to the hills, Cover us!' For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?””. Further Reading: Hosea 10:8; Hosea 9:14; Revelation 6:16-17. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Contemplating the Mighty Acts – Palm Sunday and Holy Week”, at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

In this Bible Story, Israel desires for a king eventually choosing Abimelech, who ruled over Israel with a cruel fist. When he was seeking to burn down a tower in the middle of a city, a woman dropped a millstone on his head killing him. This story is inspired by Judges 9. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Judges 9:15 from the King James Version.Episode 64: Gideon ruled as a judge over Israel for 40 peaceful years, and during that time he had 70 sons. However, one of his sons wanted to be king, and after the death of his father, Abimelek killed all of his brothers…except one. Jotham, the youngest son escaped and gave a scathing rebuke to the people of Shechem who supported the slaughter of his brothers. In that rebuke, he reminds both them and us that if we, in pride and selfish motives, commit such evil, we will receive the consequences of that evil back on our own lives.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.