Podcasts about Ehud

Judges 3:1–31 with Pastor David Maestas In Judges 3, we begin to see the cycle that will define much of Israel's history throughout the book of Judges: compromise, sin, oppression, crying out to God, deliverance, and then repeating the cycle all over again. This chapter introduces us to three judges—Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar—and reminds us of both the seriousness of spiritual drift and the incredible patience of God. Despite Israel's repeated failures, God continues to hear their cries and provide a way back. One of the surprising truths in this chapter is that God allowed certain nations to remain in the land. These nations became a test for Israel, revealing whether they would walk in obedience or compromise with the culture around them. Rather than remaining faithful, Israel quickly forgot the Lord and began adopting the practices of the surrounding nations. What began as compromise in Judges 1 and spiritual decline in Judges 2 now becomes outright rebellion. Yet even in their disobedience, God's mercy remains on display. When Israel cries out, God raises up Othniel, the first judge, to rescue them. After years of peace, the cycle begins again. Israel drifts, suffers oppression, cries out once more, and God raises up Ehud. Through an unlikely deliverer and an unexpected plan, God demonstrates that He is not limited by human strength, position, or appearance. Throughout Judges 3, one truth becomes increasingly clear: Israel's greatest problem was not the nations around them. It was their tendency to forget God when life became comfortable. And if we're honest, that struggle still exists today. Many of us seek God desperately in difficult seasons but slowly drift when life becomes easier. We assume that our biggest battles are external when often the greatest battle is remaining faithful to God when no crisis is forcing us to depend on Him. This chapter challenges us to examine our own hearts: Have I become comfortable in areas where I once depended on God? Am I allowing culture to influence me more than Scripture? Do I only seek God when I'm in trouble? What patterns keep repeating in my life because I haven't fully surrendered them to the Lord?

After the conquest of the Promised Land, Israel moves into the time of Judges. The book begins with the aftermath of Joshua's death and we see the people fall into a cycle of falling away from God, being subject to another nation, crying out to God for deliverance, a judge being raised, and then peace for a period of time before the cycle starts again. A word of warning: Judges can be a violent and often disturbing book. It is an example of how people act when they try to live apart from God and it is not pretty.If you are enjoying Bible Backdrop, please leave a 5 star rating and review. If you want to contact the show, the e-mail address is given in the episode. Find Bible Backdrop on Apple, Spotify or wherever podcasts are shown.

Pastor Jesse explores the story of Judge Ehud found in Judges 3. Remembering that small compromises lead to large problems, and that each judge points to Jesus in some way, Pastor Jesse draws out 2 spiritual lessons to take away from the somewhat disturbing story.

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of these chapters.(06:25) The pride cycle explained.(11:29) The pride cycle illustrated in the Book of Judges.(15:56) Successive generations of Israelites forget God and the things he has done for them.(17:56) The theme of denigrating the northern tribes of Israel.(21:33) Othniel is the first judge. Ehud, the second judge, brings a “gift” to Eglon, the fat king of Moab.(27:24) Deborah is the third judge. How her story compares to the Ishtar myth.(36:51) Gideon is the fourth judge and humbly trusts in God.(47:43) Gideon refuses the invitation to be the king of Israel and teaches that Israel should make God their King.(53:20) Samson is the 7th judge and is blessed with great strength. His ultimate destruction is symbolic of the descent of the House of Israel. Other myths of the ancient world, those of Nergal and Oedipus, may indicate that Samson's story contains recontextualized tropes from older times.(1:11:00) Abimelech is the 5th judge and slays his seventy brothers.(1:14:15) Jephthah is the 6th judge and makes a rash vow and sacrifices his only daughter.(1:17:47) In the first epilogue Micah sets up a false religion.(1:19:59) In the second epilogue a Levite woman is horribly violated and killed. Civil war ensues among the Israelites. We see that if Christ isn't our King, we will be without civilization. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 373 | Judges, Come Follow Me 2026 (May 25-31) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

Unexpected Grace - Judges 3:12-30 - Pastor Jim Schultz explores the powerful story of Ehud, the left-handed deliverer raised up by God to rescue Israel from oppression. In this engaging sermon from the Book of Judges, we see how God uses unexpected and flawed people to accomplish His perfect purposes. As Israel falls again into sin, God's mercy shines through in raising a deliverer who brings both justice and freedom. Pastor Jim unpacks the tension between human brokenness and divine grace, pointing us ultimately to Jesus Christ, the greater Deliverer who saves without flaw or deception. This message reminds us that no one is beyond God's use and that His grace meets us in our weakness. Be encouraged to see your life through the lens of God's redemptive plan and rest in the unexpected grace found in Christ alone. Perfect for those studying Judges 3 or seeking biblical encouragement today.

In this episode of Don't Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman dive into the book of Judges and reframe it as a book not about judgment, but about deliverance. They explain that the Hebrew idea behind “judge” is closer to rescuer, defender, or deliverer, and throughout the book they highlight a recurring “cycle of faithfulness”: the people forget God, fall into trouble, cry for help, and God — nevertheless — raises up a deliverer again and again. The hosts emphasize how deeply this pattern reflects the mercy of God toward imperfect people and how every deliverer story ultimately points toward Jesus Christ, the Great Deliverer. The episode explores several major judges and the lessons their stories teach. Othniel reminds listeners that when people ask for help, the Lord sends strength. Ehud's story highlights how God often uses unexpected people and apparent weaknesses for powerful purposes. Deborah becomes one of the central figures of the lesson — a prophetess, encourager, and “mother in Israel” whose willingness to say “I will surely go with you” becomes a model of courage, mentorship, and faithful support. Grace reflects on the importance of people who lend faith and strength to others when they cannot move forward alone. Samson's story becomes a redemption narrative rather than simply a tragedy. Dave and Grace focus especially on the verse stating that “the hair of his head began to grow again,” teaching that even after failure and spiritual distance, strength and closeness with God can return. They emphasize that Samson's greatest moment came after his greatest mistake, illustrating that repentance can lead to even deeper faith and power than before. Gideon's story then highlights anxiety, insecurity, and learning to trust God despite fear. The hosts discuss Gideon asking repeatedly for signs, showing that faithful people can still struggle with doubt, and they connect his story to modern experiences of seeking reassurance, peace, and guidance from God. Throughout the episode, the central message remains constant: God continually raises up deliverers, works through weakness, stays patient with imperfect people, and fights beside His children even when they feel afraid, unqualified, or broken. The stories of Judges become reminders that God does not abandon His people after failure, but instead repeatedly offers rescue, encouragement, and renewed strength. Chapters: 00:00 INTRO 07:45 Israelites turning to idol worship 11:51 God's mercy and deliverance 16:33 Ehud becomes Israel's deliverer 24:19 The fiery conversation with Brooke 26:53 Supportive women in our lives 31:16 Talking about David's daughters 36:49 Deborah's prophecy to Barak 45:12 A sweet parenting moment 49:10 The fall of a biblical judge 53:29 Samson's final act of strength 01:01:40 Discerning God's direction 01:03:11 Dealing with anxiety and faith 01:10:36 Moments of clarity and intuition 01:14:41 The unexpected deliverer story Sign up for the Don't Miss This newsletter at www.dontmissthisstudy.com #dontmissthis #comefollowme NEWSLETTER LINK: The Don't Miss This video, the prayer poster, and tip-ins for kids, teens, couples and individuals can all be found in this week's newsletter. Sign-up link in bio if you haven't had a chance yet!! www.dontmissthisstudy.com Instagram: @dontmissthisstudy Podcast: Don't Miss This Study Facebook: Don't Miss This Study Follow Grace Instagram @thisweeksgrace Follow David Instagram: @mrdavebutler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/ Subscribe to the Don't Miss This App https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/app

This episode deconstructs the tactical brilliance of Ehud, the biblical "Assassin Judge" who executed one of history's most successful deep-cover operations. We analyze the tradecraft behind the custom-built hidden blade and the psychological manipulation used to bypass palace security for a high-value target hit. Discover how this ancient infiltration set the blueprint for modern clandestine warfare and state-sponsored wetwork.

In this episode of *Lesser Known Bible Stories*, we dive deep into the powerful and often overlooked story of Ehud found in Book of Judges chapter 3:12–30. At first glance, Ehud may seem like an unlikely hero, but his story reveals how God can use what others see as weakness and turn it into a powerful strength for His glory.Ehud was left-handed in a culture and time where being left-handed was considered unusual and even limiting. Yet this very characteristic became part of God's divine strategy to deliver Israel. We explore how Ehud's perceived weakness actually positioned him perfectly for the mission God had prepared for him. His story reminds us that God often works through the unexpected, using ordinary people and uncommon traits to accomplish extraordinary purposes.We also unpack Ehud's intentionality and wisdom as he carefully crafted a double-edged sword and concealed it in a way that avoided suspicion. His preparation was not random — it was strategic. This episode examines the balance between faith and action, courage and planning, obedience and wisdom. Too often we think faith means acting without thought, but Ehud demonstrates that trusting God can also involve careful preparation and discernment.The story reaches its dramatic climax as Ehud steps out in incredible faith and courage to confront and kill King Eglon of Moab, ending 18 years of oppression over the Israelites. We discuss what this teaches us about bold obedience, spiritual courage, and trusting God even when the task before us seems impossible or dangerous.But beyond the action and suspense, the story of Ehud ultimately points us back to the unfailing love, mercy, and grace of God. Even though the Israelites repeatedly turned away from Him and lived in rebellion, God still heard their cries when they called out in repentance. Time and time again throughout the Bible, we see a God who remains faithful even when His people are not. Ehud's story is another powerful reminder that God rescues, restores, and responds to those who seek Him.Following Israel's deliverance, the land experienced 80 years of peace — one of the longest periods of peace recorded in the book of Judges. We reflect on what this peace symbolizes spiritually: that life in God's presence is far better than life lived apart from Him and according to our own desires. True peace is found not in power, comfort, or self-indulgence, but in surrender to God.This episode also explores the warning found in the life of King Eglon himself. Eglon's excess, comfort, pride, and overconfidence became part of his downfall. His story serves as a caution against becoming spiritually complacent, self-satisfied, or too comfortable in seasons of abundance. It challenges us to examine whether comfort has caused us to drift away from dependence on God.If you've ever felt overlooked, underestimated, different, or unqualified, the story of Ehud will encourage you to see how God can use every part of your story for a greater purpose. Join us as we uncover hidden truths, spiritual lessons, historical context, and practical encouragement from one of the Bible's most fascinating lesser-known stories.In this episode, we discuss:* The story of Ehud in Judges 3:12–30* How God uses perceived weaknesses for His purpose* Faith, courage, and strategic obedience* The oppression of Israel under Moab* King Eglon and the dangers of excess and prideWhether you are studying the Bible, growing in your faith, or simply looking for deeper biblical insights, this episode offers encouragement, wisdom, and practical application for everyday life.#BiblePodcast #Ehud #BookOfJudges #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #LesserKnownBibleStories #Faith #BiblicalLessons #OldTestament #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #Judges3 #BibleTeaching #GodsGrace #ChristianEncouragement

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Send us Fan Mail Ehud doesn't look like the obvious choice—and that's the whole point. God steps into a messy moment and works through someone everyone would've underestimated. This week is for the person who feels overlooked, unqualified, or like they don't fit the mold. You're going to see that God isn't waiting for you to be impressive—He's looking for you to be available.

The story of Deborah and Barak in Judges 4-5 reveals a powerful pattern that echoes through our own lives today: the cycle of spiritual forgetfulness and divine deliverance. We see how Israel, after enjoying 80 years of peace under Ehud's leadership, gradually forgot the mighty acts of God. A whole generation stopped teaching their children about the exodus from Egypt, the crossing of the Jordan, and God's faithfulness. Comfort replaced gratitude, and prosperity without moral demands became more attractive than devotion to the Lord. This led to 24 years of brutal oppression under King Jabin and his ruthless commander Sisera, whose 900 iron chariots terrorized the land daily. Yet in their misery, when they finally cried out to God, He raised up an unlikely deliverer—a woman named Deborah who judged Israel under a palm tree. The account challenges us to examine our own hearts: Are we passing on the stories of God's faithfulness to the next generation? Have we allowed comfort and entertainment to replace wholehearted devotion? The battle at Mount Tabor wasn't won by military might but by obedience to God's specific instructions and His supernatural intervention through storms and floods. When 10,000 farmers charged down the hill in faith, heaven itself fought for them. This reminds us that our battles today are still spiritual warfare, and victory comes not through our strength but through trusting and obeying the voice of the Holy Spirit.

EHUD: God Can Use Us, Even in Our Weakness!Judges 3:12 - 30Sermon 04/26/26Sermon Notes: https://www.opendoorcommunity.net/uploads/6/3/0/8/63085847/04-26-26.pdfEmail: PastorKenWilson@gmail.comWebSite: https://www.opendoorcommunity.net/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/OpenDoorCommunityChurchAugustaFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/OpenDoorCommunityAugustaDonations: https://www.opendoorcommunity.net/donations.html

(Judges 3:12-30) We often have a specific image of what a "hero" looks like, but God's idea of who can be used for His purposes is often vastly different from ours. In the second installment of our Judges series, we meet Ehud—a man dismissed by many because of a perceived weakness, yet chosen by God to bring salvation to Israel. Join us as we explore how God redeems the very things the world overlooks, using our limitations and unique traits to fuel His plan and inspire courage in those around us.

The Book of Judges reveals a sobering truth about the battle for our minds and hearts. We discover that Israel's repeated cycle of apostasy, oppression, crying out, deliverance, and rest wasn't just ancient history—it's a mirror reflecting our own spiritual struggles today. The core issue wasn't simply that the Israelites sinned; it was that they lost the battle in their minds, trading truth for lies, and reality for fiction. They forgot the Lord not because they couldn't remember Him intellectually, but because their hearts and behaviors were no longer controlled by what they knew to be true about God. Instead, they surrendered to the Baals and Asherahs, the false narratives of their culture. We face the same spiritual warfare today, where the enemy acts as a master social engineer, feeding us deceptions that align perfectly with our disordered desires. Whether through social media's endless scroll that destroys our capacity for meditation and critical thinking, or through subtle lies about our worth, our past, or our future, we're constantly bombarded with falsehoods that promise protection but deliver blisters to our souls. The message is urgent: we must take every thought captive, refuse isolation, renew our minds in God's Word, and recognize that the battle belongs to the Lord. Like Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar—unlikely deliverers whom God raised up—we too can experience freedom when we embrace truth and reject the lies that hold us captive.ChaptersChapter 1: The Danger of Believing Lies0:00 - 10:17We learn how believing lies, even simple ones, can lead to painful consequences in our lives, just as the Israelites' apostasy began with believing deceptions over God's truth.Chapter 2: The Cycle of Apostasy and God's Deliverance10:17 - 22:00We examine the repeated cycle in Judges of apostasy, oppression, crying out, and deliverance, understanding how abandoning God's truth leads to bondage under false narratives.Chapter 3: Social Engineering and the Enemy's Tactics22:00 - 33:45We discover how Satan operates as a social engineer, feeding deceptive thoughts that align with our disordered desires and are reinforced by worldly culture, especially through social media.Chapter 4: Recognizing and Renouncing the Lies We Live33:45 - 41:32We are called to identify the false narratives we believe, renounce them, repent of related sins, and replace them with God's Word while refusing isolation.Chapter 5: Unlikely Deliverers and Victory in Christ41:32 - 50:33Through the stories of Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar, we see that God uses unlikely people to bring deliverance, exposing the enemy's lies as worthless and bringing freedom.

Why do our greatest stories—Chaucer, Shakespeare, and even the Bible—include moments that feel . . . a little crude? In this episode, we make a surprising case: what we call "toilet humor" isn't just childish—it may actually serve a deeper purpose in storytelling. From the shocking story of Ehud in Judges, to Chaucer laughing at farts, to G. K. Chesterton reminding us to "take ourselves lightly," we explore how humor rooted in the body can humble our pride, reconnect us to reality, and remind us all that we're physical creatures with physical bodies. 

Speaker | Dr. Jim Bradford JUDGES: GOD'S UNUSUAL HEROES - Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar Sunday April 19, 2026 Sermon Slides | YouVersion | Discussion Questions

Today, we journey with a judge named Ehud. With no army, no funding, and no conventional strategy, he appears to be the ultimate underdog against a powerful big dog. Yet through his life, we see how God uses Ehud's left hand as His upper hand to deliver Israel from the Moabites. It's an inspiring story of how God uses the weak to defeat the strong.Listen as Pastor Andy shares three types of people the Lord loves to use. Welcome to Antioch Georgetown! We are a church in Georgetown, TX, and our mission is simple--We lead people to follow Christ in a life-changing way.Get Connected:

Join us as we continue our study through the book of Judges!

Today, Pastor Al Dagel tells a message of death and a message of salvation.  This message may well be just what you need to hear!

Shattered Saviors-Ehud by FC Young Adults Podcast

Pastor John Introduces the new sermon series of Judges and speaks about Ehud

Most Christians look alive… but nothing's moving behind the gauges.In this powerful message from the Jacksonville Bible Conference, Pastor Rick Buchholz walks through the story of Ehud in Judges 3 and exposes a truth we don't like to hear:God's answer to people in trouble is not comfort… it's a man.But not just any man. A man He has been shaping, grinding, and preparing for years.Ehud didn't have the advantage. Wrong hand. Wrong tribe. No edge.But he had one thing most people never reach:A moment where something snapped inside and said, “This has to change.”This sermon will challenge passive Christianity and call you into something deeper than routine faithfulness.This is about intensity.This is about urgency.This is about rising up when it would be easier to walk away.If you've ever felt like you're standing within reach of something that needs to change… this is for you.00:00 Opening Illustration: Planes That Look Alive But Don't Fly01:45 Judges 3 Setup: Israel in Bondage03:30 God Doesn't Send a Man… He Builds One06:30 Ehud's Opportunity: Within Reach of the Enemy08:00 His Disadvantages (And Why They Didn't Matter)10:20 The Plan: A Hidden Dagger13:30 Fear Hits: He Walks Away15:00 The Turning Point at Gilgal18:30 The Real Enemy Identified20:00 Decision: “I'm Going Back”21:00 The Assassination of Eglon23:00 Breakthrough: Victory for Israel24:00 Beast Mode Explained26:30 Biblical Examples of Violent Faith31:00 This Is Deeper Than Obedience33:30 You Were Raised Up to Rise Up35:00 Practical Application: Kill What's Killing You37:00 Final Charge: No More Passive ChristianityShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at:• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3vy1s5b• Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v

Your Differences Make You Dangerous is a powerful reminder that what sets you apart is not a flaw — it's your advantage. In this episode of Plain English with Pastor Jay, we look at the story of Ehud and discover how God uses our unique wiring, experiences, and perspective to accomplish His purpose. If you've ever felt like you didn't fit, this message will challenge you to stop hiding your differences and start using them to make a Kingdom impact.

Keven Bissonnette - Juges 3.12-30 ➡️ RÉSUMÉ: Les enfants d'Israël firent encore ce qui déplaît à l'Éternel et l'Éternel fortifia Eglon, roi de Moab, contre Israël." Dans ce passage, nous verrons le "cycle des juges", c'est-à-dire : Oublie, Abandon, Oppression, Repentance, Délivrance. Une histoire dans laquelle le peuple de l'Éternel oublie et abandonne les voies de Dieu. Un récit où l'Éternel châtie son peuple pour le ramener à lui, entend les cris de son peuple, leur suscite un libérateur et se moque ouvertement des idoles. PLAN: 1. Ce que Dieu dit dans ce récit 2. Le personnage d'Ehud 3. Qu'est-ce que ça change pour moi, aujourd'hui ? Lectures complémentaires: - Convocation: Juges 2 - Réponse: Hébreux 4

In this Bible Story, God hears the cries of Israel as he did once in Egypt. Only now, instead of sending Moses, he sends his judges, mighty heroes of great courage, Othniel and Ehud. This story is inspired by Judges 2-3. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Judges 3:9 from the King James Version.Episode 60: Joshua and his generation had passed and with them, faithfulness to God. In their comfort and peace, the people of Israel abandoned God. So God gave them over to the consequences of their sinful lifestyle and they found themselves under the oppressive rule of Cushan. As they cried out under their burden God sent rescuers, the first of which was named Othniel. But after they were free from their burden they went back to their life of sin. Let’s learn the valuable lesson of faithfulness and of God’s power and heart to rescue as we listen.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 Week 3 of our Judges series, Pastor Brandon walks through what it looks like to fight the right enemy. So often, we find ourselves battling people or circumstances, but Scripture shows us that the real fight is deeper than what we can see. When we recognize where the true battle lies, it changes how we respond and how we live. This message is a reminder that God has given us everything we need to stand firm, experience freedom, and walk in the life He's called us to.

In this week's sermon, Dave Adkins shares the powerful story of covenant redemption - where God redeems the iniquity of generations - through the life of Ehud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Series: From Judges to JesusSermon Title: EhudScripture:  Judges 3: 12-30Preaching: Pastor MikeDate: 3/1/26

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God created men and women to reflect His glory in particular ways, but sin distorts that glory. And we tend to sin against one another in ways that reinforce cycles of shame and dishonor.But Christ came to break our cycles of sin, and Deborah is a judge who points us to the Church who calls men and women back to the glory of God.The Text: “And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD, when Ehud was dead. And the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor; the captain of whose host was Sisera, which dwelt in Harosheth of the Gentiles…” (Judges 4:1-9)King's Cross Church is a member congregation of the CREC in Moscow, ID. Visit our website at https://kingscrossmoscow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/kingscrossmoscow.

This is where Judges starts to unsettle us.Ehud's story is strange, graphic, and uncomfortable—and that's intentional. In this episode, we confront a hard truth: when a people drift far from God, deliverance often doesn't look the way we expect. God still rescues Israel, but the method reflects the condition of their hearts. Ehud forces us... The post Judges: When Deliverance Makes Us Uncomfortable first appeared on The Nomad Pastor.

Pastor David shares from the story of Ehud on what qualifies us in God's eyes.

In this sermon, Pastor Steven contrasts the deliverance of Ehud with the tragic rise of Jephthah to show how Israel's spiritual condition continues to decline. What begins with clever victory and national peace ends with reckless vows, civil war, and the slaughter of brothers by brothers. Through these dark stories, Judges reveals the danger of distorted worship, broken unity, and trusting human words over God's promises—and presses us to see how desperately God's people need a faithful and righteous King.

The Bible is not a book of sweet and pious aphorisms. It is the truest book because it tells the truth about our vile sin, and it tells the truth about the only way out of the shameful pits we have dug for ourselves. Ehud is a glorious picture of the Lord Jesus: a little savior who points to our Great Savior.The Text: “And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD…” (Judges 3:12-31)King's Cross Church is a member congregation of the CREC in Moscow, ID. Visit our website at https://kingscrossmoscow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/kingscrossmoscow.

The sparse details surrounding Othniel and the colorful story of Ehud both draw our attention to the grace of God in delivering his people from the hand of oppression.

Send us a textStart with a simple question: how does a nation forget its King? We walk through Judges like a crime scene, tagging the small compromises that compound into cultural collapse—then we watch God work anyway, often through people we wouldn't pick. It's raw, uncomfortable, and surprisingly hopeful.We begin with Ehud, the left-handed assassin whose messy tactics free an oppressed people, and ask what it means for God to use flawed agents when honor has gone missing. From there we track Abimelech's bloody climb—funded by others' fear and convenience—and explore how a community that wants “one ruler to fix it” often invites a thornbush that burns it down. Gideon's mixed legacy shows how pious words can hide abdication, and why leadership without obedience breeds leaders who love power more than truth.Jephthah's vow brings the hardest questions. We unpack the three primary readings—literal sacrifice, exile, and lifelong temple devotion—and focus on the core warning: rash bargains with God can destroy the very future we hoped to secure. Micah's household idols and a Levite-for-hire reveal syncretism that looks spiritual but is built on self. When the Danites scale up that compromise, the rot goes national. Along the way, we highlight biblical typology—from donkeys as symbols of noble peace to echoes of earlier stories—that points beyond failed judges to a different kind of King.The book's darkest scene—the Levite's concubine—mirrors Sodom to show how far things have fallen. Outrage arrives late and explodes into civil war. Our takeaway isn't nostalgia; it's repentance. Teach the next generation what God has done. Refuse syncretism even when it pays. Choose character over charisma. Start with your home, your church, and your block, and trust God to work through imperfect people while we keep our allegiance clear. If this conversation nudged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and tell us: which story in Judges hits closest to home and why?Support the show

Main Point: God uses ‘misfits’ in His story… 1. Who Was Ehud? (Judges 3:12-14) 2. How Was He Heroic? (Judges 3:15-30) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation License code: TFK68C5BESB3RHRL

Main Point: God uses ‘misfits’ in His story… 1. Who Was Ehud? (Judges 3:12-14) 2. How Was He Heroic? (Judges 3:15-30) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation License code: TFK68C5BESB3RHRL

Is "good enough" really good enough? Discover why Israel's 80-year deliverance under Ehud couldn't break the cycle, the danger of valuing results over faithfulness, and how to avoid settling for temporary relief. You'll learn three critical lessons about God's mercy versus approval and what true transformation requires.This week, our hosts continue their discussion on the book of Judges, some of the talking points were, things that were left out of the message due to time, Eglons weight and palace, Ehud and Shamgar, and how to not feel discouraged when working on areas of our lives that aren't pleasing to God. Oh and tune into the beginning to hear our hosts talk about those group projects that everyone was forced to do in school.Extra resources mentioned: Thanks to Heidi Nelson for sharing this article with us: "The Assassination of Eglon: The First Locked-Room Murder Mystery" https://ben-tzion.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/halpern-the-assassination-of-eglon-llll-1.pdfIf you would like to watch the video podcast, find us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMhDfGn0zfzi6XjcKkSVcFAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discovertbcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/topekabiblechurchWebsite: https://www.discovertbc.com/

By Kevin Call - Let's talk about a cycle. Cycles in history refer to a pattern. It usually describes a rhythm of growth, stability, decline and crisis. A driver of generational shifts. There's a cycle in Judges, and within this cycle we will talk about Ehud and Gideon.

Sermon Summary: Judges – Session 2 (Tested, Disciplined, and Delivered) 1. God Allows Opposition to Test Obedience God left certain nations in the land to test Israel's obedience and to teach a new generation how to engage in battle. The presence of adversity was not abandonment, but training. God was preparing His people to live faithfully in a fallen world where conflict is unavoidable. 2. Disobedience Leads to Ongoing Conflict Israel's failure to fully obey God resulted in long-term consequences. Because they refused to drive out the nations as commanded, God allowed those enemies to remain. Their compromise forced them into repeated cycles of struggle, discipline, and deliverance. 3. God Uses Discipline to Correct, Not Destroy When Israel served false gods, God allowed oppression to get their attention. This discipline was not rejection, but loving correction. Scripture shows that God chastens those He loves, using difficulty to turn hearts back to Him. 4. Crying Out Brings Deliverance Each time Israel cried out in repentance, God responded with mercy by raising up a deliverer. Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, and later Deborah were instruments of God's grace, proving that repentance always opens the door to restoration. 5. God Delivers Through Unlikely People God used unexpected individuals—a left-handed man, a woman judge, and even a tent-dwelling woman—to accomplish His purposes. Victory did not come through human strength or status, but through God's sovereign power working through yielded servants. 6. Unequal Alliances Lead to Idolatry Israel's intermarriage and alliances with the surrounding nations caused them to adopt foreign gods. This mirrors the New Testament warning against being unequally yoked, as compromise always leads to spiritual drift. 7. Leadership and Willing Hearts Bring Victory When leaders led and people willingly followed, God brought victory and peace. When people hesitated or refused to engage, they missed out on what God was doing. Participation matters in God's work. 8. God Is Patient but Not Indifferent Israel's repeated rebellion reveals the depth of God's mercy—but also His justice. God continually forgave intentional sin when His people repented, proving that grace is greater than failure, even when failure is repeated. 9. The Cycle Continues Despite seasons of peace, Israel repeatedly returned to sin once deliverers died. This reveals the danger of living on borrowed faith rather than cultivating a personal, enduring relationship with God. 10. Final Call The sermon challenges believers to: Learn from Israel's compromises Respond quickly to God's correction Cry out in repentance rather than pride Stay yielded and obedient The central truth is clear: God allows testing, disciplines in love, and delivers in mercy—but obedience determines peace.

Join us for our midweek study through the book of Judges.

Jesus our Deliverer (Matthew Chapter 1) - Sunday, 21st December 2025.Matthew 1:21-23 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.1. God delivered Israel from Pharaoh. Exodus 3:7-8  And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites. 2. God delivered Israel from their enemiesJudges 3:9  And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother.Judges 3:15  But when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man left-handed: and by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the king of Moab.  3. In Isaiah, God is upset with Israel because they do not look to Him for deliverance.Isaiah 50:2  Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinketh, because there is no water, and dieth for thirst.4. In the New Testament, Jesus delivered from storms, death, demons, sickness blindness, deafness, bitterness and on and on!Matthew 8:26  And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.5.  How can I be delivered?Psalm 50:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Ehud and Shamgar- God raised up Ehud the son of Gera to deliver Israel from Eglon the king of Moab. This account offers some needed comic relief in the book of Judges. Little is known about Shamgar, the next deliverer raised up by God after Ehud.

Why does Scripture record the gruesome assassination of an evil tyrant? What do we gain from shocking passages in biblical history? Today, Derek Thomas considers the unexpected ways in which God faithfully brings deliverance. For your donation of any amount, receive lifetime digital access to Derek Thomas' new teaching series, Who Are They?, and the companion study guide. We'll also send you a special Renewing Your Mind journal: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4459/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Renewing Your Mind has a YouTube channel. Subscribe now and turn on notifications to receive each day's episode: https://www.youtube.com/@rymradio   Meet Today's Teacher:   Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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