GN-Day130 Judges 12-13; Psalm 84; Galatians 5:22-6:18
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This episode discusses the themes of leadership in Judges, joy in Psalm 84, and freedom from the Law in Galatians.
JUDGES 12-13: Yesterday, after hearing of three minor judges, we heard of Jephthah. Jephthah was a man of very poor credentials, but he turned out to be a surprisingly good leader. His story shows clearly why it is better not to make rash vows to the Lord. Indeed, the New Testament tells us to not make vows at all. PSALM 84: This favorite psalm has inspired many worship songs. Note the theme of joy! GALATIANS 5:22-6: Building on the concept of freedom from requirements of the Law in chapter 4, Paul continued on that theme in chapter 5. (Of course there were no chapter boundaries when he wrote his letter!) The freedom Paul described is founded on the idea that we are now controlled by the Holy Spirit. A second very important concept is considering ourselves dead to sinful desires and deeds which were enumerated at the end of chapter 5. GNT Translation notes: 13:18 The angel [said//asked], "Why do you want to know my name? It is a name of wonder." 19 So Manoah took a young goat and some grain, and offered them on [a rock//the rock altar] to the Lord [, and the Lord did an amazing thing://who works wonders.] ==== Ps. 84:2 How I want to be there! I long to be in [your Temple, O…
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