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September 30th, 2026; 4pm: Nicolle Wallace on the Trump DOJ filing a judicial misconduct complaint against Minnesota judges who spoke to the New York Times about ICE earlier this year.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That's the claim in journalist Kate Zernike's recent New York Times piece. We'll speak with her and others about a complicated battle over power and gender in Utah.

The Books of Samuel constitute one of the most sweeping, psychologically acute, and theologically profound epics in the biblical canon. Originally a single, continuous scroll, this two-part narrative charts the watershed transition of Israel from a fractured tribal confederacy into an established kingdom, laying the covenantal groundwork for the messianic hope that spans all of redemptive history. The Prophet and the Transition of Power The narrative bears the name of Samuel (שְׁמוּאֵל), whose name means "Heard of God" or "Name of God." Born in answer to Hannah's desperate prayer, Samuel bridges two distinct eras: he is the last of the Judges and the first of the great prophets to stand alongside the throne. Through his voice, the text frames the establishment of human monarchy not merely as a political evolution, but as a profound theological crisis. When the elders of Israel demand a king to be "like all the nations," Samuel warns them of the imperial tyranny that human rule inevitably brings. Yet, the LORD grants their request while subordinating the crown to the prophetic word, establishing that Israel's true Sovereign remains Yahweh alone. The Rise and Fall of Two Anointed Kings The drama unfolds along the stark contrast between two anointed leaders: Saul: The king chosen by outward stature and popular demand. Saul begins with military promise but descends into spiritual compromise, self-justification, and tragic paranoia, demonstrating the bankruptcy of a kingdom built on human autonomy. David: The youngest shepherd boy chosen for what lies within the heart. Anointed in obscurity, tested in the wilderness as a hunted exile, David ascends to unite the tribes and establish Jerusalem as the city of the Great King. Yet Samuel offers no sanitized hagiography. The text presents David in all his unvarnished complexity, capturing both the sublime heights of his devotion and the devastating catastrophe of his sin with Bathsheba, which fractures his family and his realm under divine judgment. The Song of Hannah and the Davidic Promise The theological engine of the entire narrative is announced at the very beginning in the Song of Hannah (1 Samuel 2). Hannah sings of a cosmic reversal: the LORD breaks the bows of the mighty, exalts the humble, and brings the proud down to Sheol. This theme of radical reversal culminates in the pivotal covenant of 2 Samuel 7. When David desires to build a house (a temple) for God, the LORD reverses the offer, promising instead to build David a "house" (an everlasting dynasty): "Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever." Here, amidst the shadows of Israel's early monarchy, the horizon expands toward the eternal King. The ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic line points past Solomon and the ruins of earthly Jerusalem to the true Son of David, King Jesus, whose kingdom knows no end, and who reigns not by coercion, but through the triumph of self-giving grace.

October 1, 2026Hope Alive: Applying God's Word to Your Daily LifeJudges 7:1-3I am Chad Harrison, and I am the teaching pastor of Lake Community Church and had been serving as a pastor for over 25 years. This podcast is designed to help you study God's word verse-by-verse and find God's will for your life. The purpose of studying scripture is that you might know the character of Jesus Christ, and that you might see the world from the Father's perspective. That you gain wisdom that changes your life. I pray in the name of Jesus right now that God would open His word to you and allow you to see Him and to know Him. To know His will, that you might glorify Him and that you might walk in faith and power each day, especially today. In Jesus name.If you would like to revisit today's Bible study, please visit our website at https://hopealive.buzzsprout.com/ to download the transcript. If this podcast ministered to you, please subscribe, and leave us a review. Reviews help us reach more people and spread the wisdom of God. Please follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopealivewithgod/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hopealiveministry/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeComChurch/ -Lake Community Church Support the show

The full Delphi murders appeal hearing, argued September 21, 2026, in the Supreme Court courtroom at the Indiana Statehouse, broken down clip by clip with defense attorney Bob Motta. Judges Nancy Vaidik, Elaine Brown, and Robert Altice gave each side 30 minutes and then some. What the state's lawyer called Richard Allen's thirteen months at Westville is the line that frames everything else.Mark Leeman opened for Allen by calling the proceedings unprecedented, unfair, and unconstitutional: a pretrial detainee taken straight to the hole, kept there as he lost his mind, and convicted on what he said there. Deputy Attorney General Ellen Meilaender answered that the conditions were ordinary, the placement was for Allen's safety after the sheriff said his jail couldn't protect him, and the confessions that matter were lucid.We start with the April 14, 2023 psychiatric finding and the forced Haldol, along with the 30-day rule for seriously mentally ill inmates and the state's argument that it never applied. Then Brad Holder, the never-charged man whose hand rune the defense says matches the sticks on Abby Williams, against the landfill time card the state relies on. The last stretch is the unfired cartridge, the excluded metallurgist, the second police sketch Betsy Blair helped draw that the jury never saw, and the search warrant fight the state says Allen's own 2017 statement settles.Bob walks through each legal test the judges will apply, including harmless error, which is how a court leaves a conviction standing even after finding a mistake.Allen is serving 130 years for killing Abby Williams and Libby German. The panel has not ruled, and either side can seek review at the Indiana Supreme Court afterward.Listen Anywhere You Get Podcasts: https://pod.link/1655749292Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod?sub_confirmation=1Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#DelphiMurders #RichardAllen #TrueCrime #DelphiAppeal #AbbyAndLibby #BridgeGuy #IndianaCourtOfAppeals #BobMotta #HiddenKillers #MononHighBridge

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Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Ep 4 Recap Also available on YouTube. Return to the ballroom with the latest round of Dancing with the Stars Season 35, Episode 4, as Matt Liguori and Sasha Joseph break down Yacht Rock Night. Sentiments run high from the get-go, with heated reactions to Britt Stewart's unexpected early exit, her fifth within seven seasons. As the co-hosts sort through surprise eliminations, mixed theme choices, and clashing fan bases, this episode dives deep into the strategies, production decisions, and personalities shaping the season. The conversation focused on the emotional reactions around elimination night, particularly regarding Britt's recurring early exits and the broader implications for the show's pro dancers. Judges' scoring inconsistencies, the puzzling selection of Yacht Rock as a theme, and fan engagement online become central topics. The discussion explored the efforts of contestants attempting to merge their personal talents, like Amber Glenn's blend of ballroom and figure skating or Ciara's transformation into her iconic onscreen persona. Several points were raised, including the role of social media in voting, the pressures faced by pros who juggle DWTS with outside commitments, and the evolving landscape of themed nights. Strong debate over Britt Stewart's repeated early eliminations and its impact on pro participation Close look at mismatched themes, from a confusing Yacht Rock Night to anticipation (and anxiety) for upcoming Mariah Carey and potential NFL-themed episodes Observations about scoring disparities, with attention to how some dances receive higher ratings despite visible missteps The spotlight on certain celebrities' journeys, from Amber Glenn's standout performances to the unique pairing-based fan dynamics Behind-the-scenes talk on how travel, outside gigs, and social media presence factor into rehearsals and performance quality Can future themes deliver on energy and music, or will song choices keep throwing off dancers and fans alike? Will the pros get more say in their celebrity partners—or do recurring elimination patterns signal deeper issues in casting and production? Catch the full episode to follow the drama, dance breakdowns, and real-time fan reactions as Dancing with the Stars navigates a pivotal stage of the competition. 00:00 Yacht Rock Night Kicks Off 06:48 Britt Stewart's Early Elimination Outrage 13:30 Yacht Rock Theme Critique 19:31 Sexiest Pro Nominees Revealed 25:39 Amber Glenn Tops Leaderboard 35:11 Guillermo's Surprising Fan Power 41:47 Tatyana's Breakthrough Performance 46:07 Glee Cast Supports Harry Shum 51:21 Taylor Hanson's Painful Exit 58:00 Maura and Mark's Dynamic Chemistry 01:03:31 Ciara Miller Finds Confidence 01:08:41 Jackson Olsen's Stalled Progress 01:12:03 Connor Wood's Questionable High Scores 01:16:24 Jenna Dewan's Samba Overdrive 01:21:05 Tyler Cameron Struggles Despite Sharna 01:26:04 Ezra's Foxtrot Stuns Judges 01:31:24 Britt's Exit Sparks Frustration Join the RHAP Dancing with the Stars Facebook group: ?https://www.facebook.com/groups/rhapdwts Never miss a minute of RHAP's coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

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And the fashion police have too much time on their hands. ----- The Supreme Court finally put down the dead horse that the Eighth Circuit kept beating, ruling for the third time that Missouri can't impose an illegal gerrymander in time for this election. But this farce highlights a growing problem as conservative -- primarily Trump-appointed -- judges use the federal courts as a staging ground for polishing their resumes. It's not just the Eighth Circuit either. The Fifth and even the Second have seen these antics. Also the fashion police arrived in Texas and attacked a lawyer for her sleeveless dress. And, how long are Biglaw lawyers working in London?

In a rare move, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against multiple Minnesota judges over comments they made to the New York Times. And the Saint Paul City Council passed a resolution to pay for Mayor Kaohly Her and the city's defense in a lawsuit filed against her by Police Chief Axel Henry.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Defense attorney Bob Motta joins me for the part of Richard Allen's Delphi murders appeal his supporters have argued about for years and a jury never got to weigh: the Odinism theory, and the man at its center.At the Indiana Court of Appeals on September 21, 2026, Mark Leeman named Brad Holder, a man state police looked at in 2017 who has never been charged. Leeman said Holder's voice and appearance were flagged in tips that March, that police accepted a landfill time card as his alibi, and that state police later received something new.Holder, according to Leeman, had drawn a bind rune on his hand and published it, and that symbol matches the arrangement of sticks on Abby Williams. He described posts of girls posed as if dead with sticks across them. An officer asked to reopen the case, Leeman said, and his boss refused.The state says none of it belongs in front of a jury because Holder could not have been there. Deputy Attorney General Ellen Meilaender told the panel he was at work in Buffalo, Indiana, 25 miles from the trail, at 2:13 when the girls were confronted and at 2:32 when Libby German's phone went still. She added that the FBI's own analyst saw no clear runes in the sticks, and that the defense's ritual expert could not say what symbol they formed.Bob and I get into the rule that decides this, Indiana's direct-connection requirement for third-party suspects, and the question Judge Nancy Vaidik put to Leeman: was he asking three judges to reweigh evidence, or to fix an error?Allen is serving 130 years for the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. The panel has the case under advisement, and a decision could come at any point in the months ahead.Listen Anywhere You Get Podcasts: https://pod.link/1655749292Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod?sub_confirmation=1Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#DelphiMurders #RichardAllen #HiddenKillersLive #DelphiAppeal #AbbyAndLibby #BobMotta #Odinism #IndianaCourtOfAppeals #TrueCrime #DefenseDiaries

Today on OOBT, we wrap up Joshua 22-24, AND we're also finishing our 7th book of the Bible together… cue the confetti!

The Books of Samuel constitute one of the most sweeping, psychologically acute, and theologically profound epics in the biblical canon. Originally a single, continuous scroll, this two-part narrative charts the watershed transition of Israel from a fractured tribal confederacy into an established kingdom, laying the covenantal groundwork for the messianic hope that spans all of redemptive history. The Prophet and the Transition of Power The narrative bears the name of Samuel (שְׁמוּאֵל), whose name means "Heard of God" or "Name of God." Born in answer to Hannah's desperate prayer, Samuel bridges two distinct eras: he is the last of the Judges and the first of the great prophets to stand alongside the throne. Through his voice, the text frames the establishment of human monarchy not merely as a political evolution, but as a profound theological crisis. When the elders of Israel demand a king to be "like all the nations," Samuel warns them of the imperial tyranny that human rule inevitably brings. Yet, the LORD grants their request while subordinating the crown to the prophetic word, establishing that Israel's true Sovereign remains Yahweh alone. The Rise and Fall of Two Anointed Kings The drama unfolds along the stark contrast between two anointed leaders: Saul: The king chosen by outward stature and popular demand. Saul begins with military promise but descends into spiritual compromise, self-justification, and tragic paranoia, demonstrating the bankruptcy of a kingdom built on human autonomy. David: The youngest shepherd boy chosen for what lies within the heart. Anointed in obscurity, tested in the wilderness as a hunted exile, David ascends to unite the tribes and establish Jerusalem as the city of the Great King. Yet Samuel offers no sanitized hagiography. The text presents David in all his unvarnished complexity, capturing both the sublime heights of his devotion and the devastating catastrophe of his sin with Bathsheba, which fractures his family and his realm under divine judgment. The Song of Hannah and the Davidic Promise The theological engine of the entire narrative is announced at the very beginning in the Song of Hannah (1 Samuel 2). Hannah sings of a cosmic reversal: the LORD breaks the bows of the mighty, exalts the humble, and brings the proud down to Sheol. This theme of radical reversal culminates in the pivotal covenant of 2 Samuel 7. When David desires to build a house (a temple) for God, the LORD reverses the offer, promising instead to build David a "house" (an everlasting dynasty): "Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever." Here, amidst the shadows of Israel's early monarchy, the horizon expands toward the eternal King. The ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic line points past Solomon and the ruins of earthly Jerusalem to the true Son of David, King Jesus, whose kingdom knows no end, and who reigns not by coercion, but through the triumph of self-giving grace.

Judges chapters 4–5 recount Israel's deliverance from twenty years of oppression under Jabin, king of Canaan, and his powerful army. As Deborah and Barak lead Israel into battle, the Lord makes clear that the victory belongs to Him: He draws the enemy into the place of battle, goes before His people, and delivers them from an army of 900 iron chariots. In this verse-by-verse study, we follow the events of the battle and the victory song of Deborah and Barak, considering both the willingness of some in Israel to hazard their lives and the unwillingness of others to come to their aid. Above all, these chapters point us to the Lord as the One who fights for His people and gives them deliverance.

The book of Judges reveals many instances of the people of God abandoning His ways in the promise land and discovering that the consequences of turning from him are dire. Clayton Ritter shares a word on what God offers to get back into his presence and how we can apply these principles in our own lives.

20 Proverbs 25-26; 07 Judges 21; 08 Ruth 1-4; 1 Samuel 1-2; 19 Psalms 59-64; 41 Mark 1-4

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The Books of Samuel constitute one of the most sweeping, psychologically acute, and theologically profound epics in the biblical canon. Originally a single, continuous scroll, this two-part narrative charts the watershed transition of Israel from a fractured tribal confederacy into an established kingdom, laying the covenantal groundwork for the messianic hope that spans all of redemptive history. The Prophet and the Transition of Power The narrative bears the name of Samuel (שְׁמוּאֵל), whose name means "Heard of God" or "Name of God." Born in answer to Hannah's desperate prayer, Samuel bridges two distinct eras: he is the last of the Judges and the first of the great prophets to stand alongside the throne. Through his voice, the text frames the establishment of human monarchy not merely as a political evolution, but as a profound theological crisis. When the elders of Israel demand a king to be "like all the nations," Samuel warns them of the imperial tyranny that human rule inevitably brings. Yet, the LORD grants their request while subordinating the crown to the prophetic word, establishing that Israel's true Sovereign remains Yahweh alone. The Rise and Fall of Two Anointed Kings The drama unfolds along the stark contrast between two anointed leaders: Saul: The king chosen by outward stature and popular demand. Saul begins with military promise but descends into spiritual compromise, self-justification, and tragic paranoia, demonstrating the bankruptcy of a kingdom built on human autonomy. David: The youngest shepherd boy chosen for what lies within the heart. Anointed in obscurity, tested in the wilderness as a hunted exile, David ascends to unite the tribes and establish Jerusalem as the city of the Great King. Yet Samuel offers no sanitized hagiography. The text presents David in all his unvarnished complexity, capturing both the sublime heights of his devotion and the devastating catastrophe of his sin with Bathsheba, which fractures his family and his realm under divine judgment. The Song of Hannah and the Davidic Promise The theological engine of the entire narrative is announced at the very beginning in the Song of Hannah (1 Samuel 2). Hannah sings of a cosmic reversal: the LORD breaks the bows of the mighty, exalts the humble, and brings the proud down to Sheol. This theme of radical reversal culminates in the pivotal covenant of 2 Samuel 7. When David desires to build a house (a temple) for God, the LORD reverses the offer, promising instead to build David a "house" (an everlasting dynasty): "Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever." Here, amidst the shadows of Israel's early monarchy, the horizon expands toward the eternal King. The ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic line points past Solomon and the ruins of earthly Jerusalem to the true Son of David, King Jesus, whose kingdom knows no end, and who reigns not by coercion, but through the triumph of self-giving grace.

Hollyview Church sermon from September 27th, 2026. Pastor Brian Ricketts continues our series in the book of Acts, with a message from Acts chapter 17 entitled "When Truth Judges Us".

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 our study in this fantastic insight of the Women of the Bible, this morning we will finish our study on Deborah and Jael.Deborah (a bee) & Jael (wild or mountain goat) – Warrior WomenDeborah is one of the major judges (other words more of a charismatic military leaders, not a justice type judge figure) in the story of how Israel takes the land of Canaan. Deborah summons Barak to lead the battle against the Canaanites; he agrees, but only if she accompanies him. Barak and his warriors destroy all the Canaanites except Sisera, who seeks refuge with but is killed by Jael. Later rabbis acknowledged Deborah as a prophet but, due to their discomfort with women leaders, blunted her impact by speculating about her husband, reading her self-identification in the Song of Deborah in Judges 5 as hubris, and minimizing her role as judge. Deborah led the Israelites in peace and in war. She was a prophetess, but when war came she devised a battle strategy that gave the out-numbered and badly equipped Israelite troops victory over their Canaanite enemy. Meanwhile woman, Jael, used a tent peg and a mallet to finish off the unfortunate enemy general, Sisera.The story of Deborah describes the unlikely victory of the Israelites, led by the wisdom of Deborah, over superior Canaanite [do you remember who these people were?] forces. After the battle, the defeated Canaanite general Sisera was killed by a Kenite woman called Jael. Deborah's achievement was significant because the battle gave the Israelites their first access to the fertile and prosperous Plain of Esdraelon and part of the Plain of Sharon.Jael's story is similar to the one told about David and Goliath. A small, weak person, Jael, triumphs over a terrifying and apparently invincible warrior, Sisera. The story celebrates the defeat of Israel's enemies and the power of Israel's Elohim. The story of Deborah and Jael contains four main sections: 1 Deborah, a judge of Israel, summoned Barak (Judges 4:1-11, 5:1-18). When war and oppression come, Deborah acted as a leader of the people. She chose the most able military general and told him what he must do. 2 The battle was fought: Sisera fled (Judges 4:12-16, 5: 19-23). The superior enemy forces were routed, their troops were slaughtered, and the Israelites were jubilant. Their faith in their Yahweh was strengthened. Sisera, the enemy general, fled from the battlefield towards the encampment of Jael the Kenite woman. 3 Jael met Sisera, and killed him (Judges 4:17-24, 5:24-27). Jael called Sisera into her tent, hid him and fed him. After he fell asleep Jael killed him by driving a tent peg through the side of his head. She was hailed as a national heroine by the pursuing Israelite forces, led by Deborah and Barak. 4 The mother of Sisera (Judge 5:28-30). Sisera's mother and the noblewomen who surrounded her waited for her son to return. But as the reader knows, he was already dead by Jael's hand. The Song of Deborah (Judges 5) is dated at about 1285-1265BC, near when these events happened. It is a vivid picture, giving more details than Judges 4. For example, it contains a series of curses on those tribes who did not help in the battle, planting the seed for a later separation of the northern and southern tribes of Israel.Deborah is the only woman judge mentioned in the Book of Judges. The people of her time had no difficulty in accepting her as a judge. This suggests that judges were seen as ‘Yahweh's people', and their gender was unimportant.It is always sin which puts things out of Yahweh's order, and all kinds of complications follow. At this time, the children of Israel did evil in the sight of Yahweh, and "Yahweh sold them into the hand of Jabin “one who is intelligence', king of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor “village”; the captain of whose host was Sisera “battle array”, which dwelt in Harosheth “workmanship” [so called from the different races, possible giants included]of the Gentiles." Again and again, this history had been repeated. Yahweh had fulfilled His word, "If ye will not hearken unto Me, and will not do all these commandments; and if ye shall despise My statutes, or if your soul abhor My judgments, so that ye will not do all My commandments, but that ye break My covenant: I will also do this unto you;…I will set My face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you." (Lev. 26:14-17.) The Battle: Phase 1Deborah summoned as many Israelite tribesmen as she could get – the main contingent was from Naphtali and Zebulun. Some of the tribes would not come, but those who did camped at Mount Tabor.It was hilly ground, easily defensible, with a flanking position facing the Jezreel Valley. There was excellent visibility in all directions. The sloping ground gave the Israelites security against any Canaanite chariot attack.The main Canaanite army base was at “Harosheth of the Gentiles.” This must have been close to the Valley of Jezreel, for the site of the decisive battle was near Megiddo, in the western section of the valley.Just before the battle, a flash flood swelled the nearby Wadi Kishon and turned the battleground into deep mud (documented in the Song of Deborah 5:4-5), giving the Israelite foot soldiers the advantage over the Canaanite chariots. The Battle: Phase 2Deborah guessed that when Sisera was told about the Israelite deployment, he would concentrate all his forces at Mount Tabor, to contain Barak.Eventually, Sisera would have reasoned, Barak would be forced out into the open to fight on the open plain – where he could be defeated.But Deborah had a second force at her disposal, militia she had gathered from Ephraim. She used this body of soldiers to draw Sisera away from his vigil opposite Mount Tabor, towards the swampy area of the Kishon River in the western part of the Jezreel Valley.She must have provided good reason for him to abandon his first position – tantalizingly, the Bible does not tell us what it was.But it must have been a movement threatening the unprotected plain. Only this would have induced Sisera to break camp and move in the direction of the Kishon River, to secure the narrow pass between the Carmel and the Tivon hills leading from the Jezreel Valley into the coastal plain. Whatever this feint was, it worked.The Battle: Phase 3The opposing forces watched each other for a few days. One guesses that Deborah was waiting for rain to turn the Kishon and its tributaries into a mire. When she received the confirmation she hoped for, she gave Barak the sign to attack: ‘Up, for this is the day in which the Lord hath delivered Sisera into thine hand' (Judges 4:13).Her assault caught Sisera's troops in the flanks or rear, or possibly both. At that point the Ephraimite force joined the main battle. ‘And the Lord discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak' (Judges 4:15).There was a wonderful irony in this. Baal, the main god of the Canaanite forces, was god of storms and weather. He was worshipped by the Canaanites, with Anat, a fierce goddess who fought vigorously to protect her family. Yet the Canaanites lost the battle because of a storm!The Israelites could hardly believe their luck. Yahweh, their Elohim, was clearly superior to the gods of the Canaanites.Abandoning his army, Sisera fled on foot away from the battlefield, towards the encampment of Jael, the Kenite woman (Judges 4:12-16).Jael had her own tent, separate from her husband's tent. At this period in Israelite history it was still common for several women to be married to one man. In such a case, each wife had her tent, which she made, pitched and maintained herself. When she had children, they lived with her in this tent.‘So he turned aside to her into the tent, and she covered him with a rug. Then he said to her, “Please give me a little water to drink; for I am thirsty”. She opened a skin of milk and gave him a drink and covered him. He said to her “Stand at the entrance of the tent, and if anybody comes and asks you “Is anyone here?” say “No”.When Sisera arrived at the encampment in the last stages of exhaustion and terror, Jael saw him and called him to her tent.  One point to notice is that Sisera went into Jael's tent, not the tent of Heber her husband. The ancient laws of hospitality in the Middle East were very strict. A guest, once ritually invited into the home, had to be protected and cared for, even at the expense of everyone else in the house. But only the chief man of the household could offer ritual hospitality. Sisera went into Jael's tent. She covered him with a rug, which suggests that he was afraid and wanted to hide. He asked for water. She gave him a drink of goat's milk. Exhausted from the battle and his flight, he fell asleep.Faced with a man who was far superior to her in physical strength, Jael used her wits and courage. She took the wooden hammer used to put up her tent and one of the pegs that held the tent ropes, and then with one expert blow she drove the peg deep into the side of Sisera's head. Join 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 

What do you do with a part of yourself you wish you could change? Maybe you feel limited by your personality, your abilities, your age, or something your body can't do. It's easy to compare yourself with someone else and believe that if you just tried harder, you could finally become enough.In this episode, John Ortberg invites us to practice radical acceptance of our limitations. Moses, Gideon, Jeremiah, and Abraham each had reasons to think they weren't the right person for what God was asking. Yet their limitations did not limit God. John explores how humility can open us to wonder, why Jesus chose to embrace the limits of human life, and what Paul means when he says we carry treasure in “jars of clay.”What limitation have you been fighting? Today, consider what it would mean to offer it to God as a place where you might meet him.Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6–7; Exodus 4:10–12; Judges 6:12–15; Jeremiah 1:6–8; John 1:14

September 27, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell continues our series on The Search for the King in Judges 9. Here we see the son of Gideon, Abimelech, orchestrating the murder of his brothers in order to ascend to the throne. How can we learn from the evil choices of Abimelech in order to be good stewards of the calling God has given us?For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you've liked what you've heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify. Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org

22:12 Is not God in the height of heaven? God dwells in heaven in I Kings 8:30, 39, 43, 49; Psalm 2:4; 11:4; 33:13; 103:19; 113:5.Look also at the distant stars, how high they are!- God is so exalted that He is far above the most remote and massive star. The emphasis is on the greatness of God and the majesty of His dwelling place. In Ps. 113:5-6 God even lowers himself to look upon the affairs of men. God's exalted nature is a call for reverence for Him (Isa. 40:22, 26; 57:15). Jer. 23:23-24 says God is both near and not far off. He is above and beyond us and He fills heaven and earth. God is more distant than the farthest star or remotest planet and yet He is nearer than the air we breathe (Acts 17:27).22:22 Please receive instruction from His mouth- Instruction is the word torah. Torah often indicates God's revelation through Moses. This is the only time this word appears in Job. What does the Torah consist of here? It is used to describe wisdom teaching (Prov. 1:8; 3:1; 4:2; 6:20, 23; 7:2; 13:14) and wisdom, knowledge, and understanding come from His mouth (Prov. 2:6). In Proverbs the verb receive, lakah, often describes one's response to wisdom teaching (1:3; 2:1; 4:10; 8:10; 10:8; 13:10; 21:11; 24:32). 22:24 And place your gold in the dust- He accuses Job of putting trust in material possessions (Ps. 119:36; Prov. 11:4). Wisdom is more valuable than silver and gold (Ps. 119:72, 127; Prov. 3:14-15; 8:10-11, 19; 16:16). Job disavows any sin in this matter of trusting in wealth in 31:24-25. And the gold of Ophir among the stones of the brooks,- Ophir was apparently the most valuable gold (Job 28:16; I Kings 9:28; 10:11; 22:48; I Chron. 29:4; II Chron. 9:10; Ps. 45:9; Isa. 13:12). We have not been able to identify where Ophir was with certainty. Eliphaz is telling Job to put back his riches where he obtained them. Doing these renounces any claim upon him that gold has and will involve giving up all the sins that Eliphaz has accused him of in 22:6-9.There are a couple of significant wordplays in this verse. The word translated gold is the word beser. The word translated among the stones in the next line is besur. The word dust, aphar, sounds like the word for Ophir, which is transliterated from Hebrew.  22:25 Then the Almighty will be your gold- God is a blessing more precious than gold (Ps. 73:25-26). Rid yourself of all treasure and make God your treasure (Matt. 19:21). Was Job content to let God be His treasure? (1:9-11). It is interesting that it is Eliphaz who utters this line. Eliphaz' statement reflects the meaning of his name; My God is gold. And choice silver to you- While great wealth brings great security (at least imagined; Prov. 18:10-11) and can bring honor, God has more to give to give Job than that (II Chron. 25:8-10). 22:26 For then you will delight in the Almighty- The verb delight, anog, is also used in Ps. 37:4 and Isa. 58:14 for delighting in the LORD (Ps. 1:2; 112:1; Isa. 61:10). Eliphaz is pointing to a transformation of Job's desires.And lift your face to God- 10:15-16; 11:15. The sins of Ezra and his people made him embarrassed to lift up his face to God in Ezra 9:6. If Job delights in the Almighty, he will once again be able to lift up his face to Him. Lifting up one's face indicates victory in battle (Judges 8:28; Ps. 27:5-6) or acceptance by a superior (Esther 2:9, 17; Jer. 52:31). It means to be able to look at one with a clean conscience (II Sam. 2:22).

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20 Proverbs 23-24; 07 Judges 16-20; 19 Psalms 53-58; 40 Matthew 26-28

This Sunday we'll look at the story of Gideon, which lies at the heart of the book of Judges.

Join us as Robert Hernandez teaches through Judges 1! Click Here for September's SOAP scripture reading plan! For more information about Fusion Church, visit us on the web or follow us on social media here!

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Not On Record | EP#228 | When Judges Apply Two Standards: The Appeal Court Response Sponsored by EasyDNS Move your domain or web hosting to EasyDNS and support Not On Record: https://easydns.com/NotOnRecord Use promo code: notonrecord In Episode 228 of *Not On Record*, Joseph Neuberger and Diana Davison examine **R. v. Hornsby, 2026 ONCA 604**, a significant Ontario Court of Appeal decision dealing with credibility assessment and “uneven scrutiny” in a criminal trial. The Court of Appeal quashed convictions on all counts and ordered new trials after finding that the trial judge applied different standards when assessing the accused and complainant's evidence. The judgment provides a useful framework for identifying flawed credibility analysis, including disproportionate attention to minor inconsistencies, treating detail as evidence of credibility for one witness but evidence of fabrication for another, relying on stereotypes or generalizations, failing to grapple with material weaknesses, and effectively reversing the burden of proof. Joseph and Diana also discuss why detailed written closing submissions matter, how lawyers can build the record for an appeal, and why credibility analysis must be conducted carefully and independently for each count.

The Books of Samuel constitute one of the most sweeping, psychologically acute, and theologically profound epics in the biblical canon. Originally a single, continuous scroll, this two-part narrative charts the watershed transition of Israel from a fractured tribal confederacy into an established kingdom, laying the covenantal groundwork for the messianic hope that spans all of redemptive history. The Prophet and the Transition of Power The narrative bears the name of Samuel (שְׁמוּאֵל), whose name means "Heard of God" or "Name of God." Born in answer to Hannah's desperate prayer, Samuel bridges two distinct eras: he is the last of the Judges and the first of the great prophets to stand alongside the throne. Through his voice, the text frames the establishment of human monarchy not merely as a political evolution, but as a profound theological crisis. When the elders of Israel demand a king to be "like all the nations," Samuel warns them of the imperial tyranny that human rule inevitably brings. Yet, the LORD grants their request while subordinating the crown to the prophetic word, establishing that Israel's true Sovereign remains Yahweh alone. The Rise and Fall of Two Anointed Kings The drama unfolds along the stark contrast between two anointed leaders: Saul: The king chosen by outward stature and popular demand. Saul begins with military promise but descends into spiritual compromise, self-justification, and tragic paranoia, demonstrating the bankruptcy of a kingdom built on human autonomy. David: The youngest shepherd boy chosen for what lies within the heart. Anointed in obscurity, tested in the wilderness as a hunted exile, David ascends to unite the tribes and establish Jerusalem as the city of the Great King. Yet Samuel offers no sanitized hagiography. The text presents David in all his unvarnished complexity, capturing both the sublime heights of his devotion and the devastating catastrophe of his sin with Bathsheba, which fractures his family and his realm under divine judgment. The Song of Hannah and the Davidic Promise The theological engine of the entire narrative is announced at the very beginning in the Song of Hannah (1 Samuel 2). Hannah sings of a cosmic reversal: the LORD breaks the bows of the mighty, exalts the humble, and brings the proud down to Sheol. This theme of radical reversal culminates in the pivotal covenant of 2 Samuel 7. When David desires to build a house (a temple) for God, the LORD reverses the offer, promising instead to build David a "house" (an everlasting dynasty): "Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever." Here, amidst the shadows of Israel's early monarchy, the horizon expands toward the eternal King. The ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic line points past Solomon and the ruins of earthly Jerusalem to the true Son of David, King Jesus, whose kingdom knows no end, and who reigns not by coercion, but through the triumph of self-giving grace.

Over the last few weeks we've been looking at the book of Judges as part of Telling the Big Story, our walkthrough of the Old Testament. One of the difficult themes we've covered is that Judges is possibly the most violent book of the Bible, and that's brought up a lot of questions. So in this final part, Nathan Jones tries to respond to those questions and others raised on the Slido link that was shared. 'We do Q&A's partly because its just a chance to engage a bit more...partly because its part of our DNA, part of our theology of who we are because theology should always be in conversation and community...' ~Nathan Jones

The Greatest Story - Part 7Student Pastor Will Nixon continues the series titled The Greatest Story. This series tells the greatest stories of the Old Testament, and how every one of them points to Jesus. This week, Pastor Will is preaching from Judges 16 and the story of Samson.To learn more about FBC Cumming, find us online at www.fbccumming.org, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistCumming, or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fbccumming/.

What does it look like to see life through God's eyes instead of our own? In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley walks through Judges 19–21 and highlights the choices that shape our spiritual lives, from knowing God's Word and forgiving quickly to obeying His voice and taking responsibility for our actions. Listen in for practical wisdom on living with humility, discernment, and trust in God.

In light of God's piercing judgment and patient kindness, rethink your own goodness and turn from your sin to God instead of ignoring or excusing it.

Pastor Andy Cass What if God is inviting you to get off the bench? Deep within us, we want to find our place, belong to our people, and know that our lives matter. Different people. Different assignments. Different responses. The same God who calls and uses willing people. TEXT: Genesis 6:13–22, Genesis 12:1–4, Exodus 3:10, Joshua 1:6–9, Judges 5:7, 12, Judges 6:11–16, 1 Samuel 3:1–10, 1 Samuel 17:32, Isaiah 6:4–9, Luke 1:26–38, John 21:15–19, Acts 9:10–19, Philippians 1:6, Romans 6 NOTES: THE INVITATION * Noah: I'll build it. — Create + Obey * Abraham: I'll leave. — Go Long * Moses: I'll go. — Full Send * Joshua: I'll lead. — Take the Lead * Deborah: I'll rise up. — Rise Up * Gideon: I'll fight. — Use What You Have * Samuel: I'll listen. — Listen * David: I'll step up. — Step Up * Isaiah: Send me. — Volunteer * Mary: I'm your servant. — Surrender * Peter: I'll feed your sheep. — Care for People * Paul: I'll carry the gospel. — Carry the Mission If God is into inviting people, then so should we be. BIG IDEA: GOD CALLS. WE RESPOND. GOD USES. ⸻ Stay Connected: Give: https://theecho.churchcenter.com/giving Online Service: Sundays 9 AM (YouTube & Facebook Live) Connect: https://theecho.churchcenter.com/people/forms/113001 Instagram: @wearetheechochurch #EchoChurch #ChristianSermon #FaithGrowth #BibleTeaching

20 Proverbs 21-22; 07 Judges 10-15; 19 Psalms 49-52; 40 Matthew 22-25

This week, we discuss Yahweh's defeat of Midian at the hand of Gideon and his 300 men.

Judges 13-16Philippians 4:10-13

Welcome! We Are Glad You Are Here!Today we are in 1 Samuel 2Hannah's PrayerFollow along in the following verses in order of presentationJudges 21:25, 1 Samuel 1:27, 1 Samuel 2:1–11, Hebrews 7:26–28, Hebrews 8:1–2, 1 Samuel 2:29, 1 Samuel 2:12, Leviticus 3:3–5, Exodus 29:27–28, Leviticus 7:31, 1 Samuel 2:13–17, 2 Corinthians 9:6–7, Exodus 25:2, 2 Corinthians 8:12, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Mark 12:41–44, 1 Samuel 2:18–21, 1 Samuel 2:3

Overcoming the Inner Critic and Stepping into God's Purpose In this transformational message, Superintendent Larry Perry explores the life of Gideon from Judges 6 and 7 to reveal how our internal dialogue often becomes our greatest obstacle. Standing in hiding, feeling weak and inadequate, Gideon was met by God with a bold declaration: "Mighty hero, the Lord is with you." Through this powerful narrative, Larry Perry demonstrates that God sees your potential when you only see your limitations, calling you to stop allowing fear and negative self-talk to define your future. -- Small begins with significance when God places His hand upon your life, ensuring that your present work is never meaningless. -- Your history reflects what God has already accomplished, but your active faith dictates what He can still do through you. -- The real battle often begins in the mind long before you ever face the external challenges in your life. -- Your current circumstances do not dictate your God-given destiny or the plans He has stored up for you. -- God's call demands movement in obedience before every detail or provision is fully visible or calculated. -- Transforming your life requires capturing negative thoughts and replacing your internal narrative with God's truth. Scriptures for Further Study -- Judges 6:11-16 -- Proverbs 23:7 -- 2 Corinthians 10:5 -- 1 John 4:18 +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

20 Proverbs 19-20; 07 Judges 6-9; 19 Psalms 44-48; 40 Matthew 18-21

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Saturday morning, the 26th of September, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today.We start in the Book of Judges 7:7: ”The Lord said to Gideon, Then the Lord said to Gideon, “By the three hundred men who lapped I will save you, and deliver the Midianites into your hand.Then we go straight to the Gospel of Matthew 20:16: ‘“So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen.”Gideon had a total of 32,000 fighting men and the Lord said to him, ”You've got too many. You need to send some home.” 22,000 went back home. They didn't hesitate, they left the battlefield. 10,000 remained. Then the Lord said to Gideon, ”There's still too many here.” So he sent more back home and he was left with a mere 300 hundred men to take on the mighty army of the Midianites. God has got a habit of doing that. I want to encourage you today, if you are feeling a little bit left out, if you are feeling a little bit down, that you'll never get an opportunity to serve God, folks please don't lose heart!Samuel went to appoint the next king of Israel. He went to the house of Jesse. Jesse had 8 sons. He chose the youngest, the smallest, the one who wasn't even brought into the home to be judged. He was left out in the field looking after the sheep. We are talking about David, King David. What about Moses? Moses had dropped the ball big time, maybe you have today. Moses ran for his life. He was a murderer. The Lord used Moses to take an entire nation out of slavery and into the desert for 40 years.What about the fishermen? Jesus chose 12 men. These were not educated men, they were not talented, they were illiterate fishermen, and a couple of tax collectors to boot. Why does God do that? Well, He does it for one reason. He does not want to share His glory with any man. God chooses nobodies to do His work so that nobody can touch His glory.You must attempt something so big, we say at Shalom, that if it is not of God, it is doomed to fail. Why? Because if it works, God will get all the glory. People will say, “There is no way that those men could have achieved that enormous victory that they had on their own. God was with them!”Jesus bless you and have a wonderful dayGoodbye.

Jason DeSouza - DeSouza Injury Lawyers On the Good, Bad and Shady in the Injury Law World: "There are lots of very, very good, very aggressive injury lawyers that know how to treat clients properly. Unfortunately, there's a lot of mills that do everything they can do to just get as many clients as possible. Stick them through the apple press, get whatever juice they can, and move on to the next one." We've all seen the billboards.  Every big city has the advertisements for injury attorneys plaguing the landscape.  But what is the business of injury law all about? Jason DeSouza of DeSouza Injury Lawyers shares an unfiltered look at the business side of personal injury law. From his law school days and early work with a tough-as-nails tax attorney, to battling insurance companies and adapting to a world filled with AI and self-driving cars, Jason brings humor, candor, and real stories from the frontlines. We dive deep into everything from the ethics (and sometimes antics) of industry marketing, to navigating medical malpractice cases in today's harsh legal climate. Learn how lawyers use AI as a tool for high-level strategy, why most injury cases never see a courtroom, what it takes to hire (and keep) a great lawyer, and what you should always ask before signing on with an attorney. Listen as Jason explains the role injury lawyers play to keep the world safe, and how you can protect yourself from frivolous lawsuits, as well as what to do if you are ever injured. Enjoy! Visit Jason at: https://jfdlawfirm.com/ Sponsors: Calls On Call Extraordinary Answering Service, phone answering for small businesses: https://callsoncall.com Some videos have been recorded with Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=james-kademan   Podcast Overview: 00:00 Transitioning from law school to practice 07:04 Challenges in Collecting Judgments 10:54 Negotiating Insurance Settlements 19:44 Importance of Personal Insurance 26:27 Blaming tech, not the driver 31:20 The risks of tech innovation 32:26 Investor interest in Waymo's future 38:40 AI's impact on legal work 43:48 Optimizing Fable with Opus 5 50:38 Discussing medical malpractice cases 59:19 Choosing an Injury Lawyer 01:01:12 Evaluating Injury Lawyer Options 01:07:58 Handling lawsuits with insurance 01:14:16 Judges influencing case outcomes  

Brent Billings and Reed Dent join Elle Grover Fricks to scout out the story of the surprise matriarch in Jesus's family tree.

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