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Steve Wiggins of GroundworksMinistries.com is sharing a devotional from the Old Testament book of Judges, Chapter Three.
Thursday 7/3/25
Wednesday 7/2/25
Come Bible Study WITH ME through Judges 3 and ask all the questions!
Corey Elliot Flawed Favored Imperfect Lives: Judges 3 Othniel It Just Takes One
Corey Elliot Flawed Favored Imperfect Lives: Judges 3 Othniel It Just Takes One
Main Point. God graciously delivers His people through unexpected means. 1. Undeserved Grace (7–11) 2. Unexpected Savior (12–30) 3. Unlikely Means (31) Responses. Repent, for when we cry out to the Lord, he quickly gives us the Deliver he raised Recognize that God uses the foolish things in the world to shame the strong. Remember the ordinary means of God's grace.
Send us a textWelcome Message: Today's chapter introduces us to three unexpected deliverers—Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar—revealing how God uses prayer, His Spirit, and surprising people to accomplish His will. Whether you're wondering how God works today or how He calls ordinary people for extraordinary purposes, this passage—and this episode—offers a powerful and timely word.Episode Notes:Title: The Means and Methods of God Text: Judges 3:7–32 Series: The Bible Project Daily Podcast (TBPDP)Overview: This episode explores the recurring cycle in the Book of Judges—sin, servitude, supplication, and salvation—and how God interrupts that cycle with surprising means and unexpected people. We see how:Forgetting God leads to spiritual declinePrayer is one of God's primary tools for restorationThe Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people like OthnielEven left-handed Ehud and obscure Shamgar are used to accomplish divine purposesKey Themes:God answers prayer as a primary method of accomplishing His willThe Holy Spirit is essential in spiritual work and ministryGod chooses unexpected, even flawed, people to fulfill His purposesThere is always a call to action—God empowers, but we still must moveScripture References:Judges 3:7–32Colossians 4:3John 15:26–27Acts 1:8Reflection Questions:Where have you seen the cycle of sin and restoration in your own life?What role does prayer play in your daily walk with God?Are you open to being used by God, even if you feel ordinary or unqualified?How might the Holy Spirit be prompting you to act or speak today?Support the showFor an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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Do you have what it takes for God to use you? Of course you do! In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares from Judges chapter 3 about three different judges, with various talents and abilities that God used to deliver Israel. If God can use them, He can use you too as you trust and […]
Spiritual warfare isn't always an attack—it may be an assignment. In Judges 3:1–2, God allowed certain nations to remain so that Israel could learn to fight. God may be allowing opposition in your life not to defeat you, but to train your hands for war—to sharpen your obedience, grow your discernment, and teach you how to stand. In this devotional, we connect that truth to the Armor of God from Ephesians 6—reminding believers that our greatest weapon in battle is obedience to the Word.
This week, Pastor Brad Beers is in chapter 3 of the book of Judges. We see the beginning of the cycle of Israel's rebellion, oppression, and subsequent deliverance. He highlights the first 3 judges God used (Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar) to rescue His people from the hands of their enemies and warns against the dangerous […] The post Judges 3 – The Story Begins: The First 3 Judges appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.
Eglon's servants are embarrassed...
"I have a secret message from God for you O King..."
"Left-handed" Ehud
Join Pastor Jeff Schreve as he shares from Judges chapter 3 about three different judges, with different talents and abilities that God used to deliver Israel. If God can use them, He can use you too as you trust and yield yourself to Him! This message is called, CAN GOD USE SOMEONE LIKE ME and it's from the series, BEFORE THERE WERE KINGS.
Nations that would test/train Israel...
Do you have what it takes for God to use you? Of course you do! In this message, from Judges chapter 3 you'll learn about three different judges, with different talents and abilities that God used to deliver Israel. It's called, CAN GOD USE SOMEONE LIKE ME and it's from Pastor Jeff Schreve's series, BEFORE THERE WERE KINGS.
We see the story of Ehud today. He is an interesting judge. He is a left-handed judge, and while the Bible doesn't necessarily say that is a bad thing, it does seem to be a little different. He used that to his advantage today. He snuck into the king's chambers, and with his sword being a place the guards would not have checked, was able to kill the king and lead the people to freedom. This was a brave thing. It may have failed. But he tried something. He was willing to try something good and big for God. Today, when was the last time you tried something? Let's get out of our comfort zone and do just that. Shameless plug: here's a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to receive this daily reflection on your phone, text @39110 to 81010 to sign up. You can read today's passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%203%3A%2012-31&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
Today, we see that pattern that we talked about truly emerge. After reading this passage, you've pretty much read Judges. But as we see the pattern of freedom, sin, captivity, repentance, and a judge begin, let's pay attention to two things. First, we see where it all starts. They forgot God. We forget. How do you remind yourself of God's goodness every day? And second, the land rested. When was the last time you rested in the goodness of God? These two things can help break up the pattern of sin in our lives. Shameless plug: here's a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to receive this daily reflection on your phone, text @39110 to 81010 to sign up. You can read today's passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%203%3A%207-11&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
Peter Oxley (preached at 11am and 5pm churches on the 4th of May, 2025)
We see several interesting things happening in our text today. First, like yesterday, and like tomorrow again, we see the dangers of being influenced by the world. We have to have our identity and being deeply and firmly rooted in Jesus, first and foremost. He is where our life is found. But see another warning. The people drifted away after Joshua because they put too much of their identity in him, not in God. Leaders, even Godly ones, will fail. Only Jesus is perfect. Because of that, we need to share our story of faith, especially with our children and grandchildren. Tell them about Jesus. They need to know, they need to hear from us. Pass on your story to the next generation, so they know the truth of our faith! Shameless plug: here's a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.If you'd like to receive this daily reflection on your phone, text @39110 to 81010 to sign up. You can read today's passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%203%3A%201-6&version=NRSVUEYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/
Bible teaching by Alex Vaca on the 27th April 2025.
This morning we get back into our study verse by verse through the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The vicious cycle begins. The people do what is evil in the sight of the Lord. The people suffer the consequences of their actions and are punished by God. The people cry out to God for help. God sends a deliverer in the form of a Judge. The Judge delivers the people and defeats their enemies. The Judge dies. The people go right back to practicing evil. It seems humanity has a really difficult time learning their lesson. Scripture text is Judges 3:7-31.
Judges 3; Psalms 52-54; Romans 12-13
Friends, as Christians, we can rise up and do the seemingly impossible for God! Our sovereign God has given us the Spirit of God to accomplish great things for Him.
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Reading by Kara Cripps --- Judges 3-5 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%203-5&version=ESV&interface=print
Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we'll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today's readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 3:7, David Platt reminds us that forgetting God leads to sin and suffering.We hope you'll join us for Secret Church 25 on April 11. For six hours, we'll dig deep into the book of Matthew and pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters. If you register by April 2 and live in the US, UK, or Canada, we'll make sure your printed guided scripture journal gets to you in time for the event. Sign up today at radical.net/sc25 Explore more content from Radical.
How are we like the Israelites during the time of Ehud? Have you accurately assessed your sins? Do you know your need for a savior? In today's episode, Jeff shares how Judges 3:12-31 reminds us of our desperate need for Jesus. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we're exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Judges 3:12-31
What did the judges do? What made Othniel's family stand out? What kind of man does God want? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Judges 3:1-11 encourages us to be men and women who seek and love the Lord. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we're exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Judges 3:1-11