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BibleGateway: Judges 20:1-36 ESV Text: Judges 20:1-36 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 6:1      1 Then all the children… Read More »This sad account leads up the end of the book of Judges. Israel descends again into the darkness of corruption and unbelief, so much so that God brings judgment on one of the tribes.

BibleGateway: Psalm 42 ESV Text: Psalm 42 KJV Text: KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 42:      1 To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of… Read More »In days of trouble we long for the Lord to come and help us—even thirsting for Him, and He sends His faithful love.

BibleGateway: Matthew 13:51-58 ESV Text: Matthew 13:51-58 KJV Text: The section starts at about 6:45 and ends at about 7:54 51 Jesus saith unto them,… Read More »What a beautiful Word Jesus brought to the people, but they would have none of it.

BibleGateway: Matthew 13:44-46 ESV Text: Matthew 13:44-46 KJV Text: The section starts at about 5:50 and ends at about 6:24      44 Again, the kingdom of… Read More »Jesus, priceless treasure! We love Him above all else!

BibleGateway: Matthew 13:31-33 ESV Text: Matthew 13:31-33 KJV Text: The section starts at about 4:0 and ends at about 4:39 31 Another parable put he… Read More »The Lord’s work through the Gospel often starts small, touching only a few people, but over time more and more are brought to faith.

BibleGateway: Matthew 13:24-29, 36-43, 47-50 ESV Text: Matthew 13:24-29, 36-43, 47-50 KJV Text: The section starts at about 3:1 and ends at about 3:54      24… Read More »It’s not our job to rid the world of the unbelieving, for God will eventually bring judgment on them Himself. In the meantime, pray for them and try to turn them from their evil ways.

BibleGateway: Matthew 13:10-17, 34-35 ESV Text: Matthew 13:10-17, 34-35 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:52 and ends at about 2:14 10 And the… Read More »The Holy Spirit must give understanding of the Scriptures. Although the parables made it easier for Jesus’ disciples to remember His Word, they didn’t help those who had already rejected it.

BibleGateway: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 ESV Text: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:1      1 The same… Read More »The Word of God is powerful and active, but when people reject it they lose out on its benefits. Blessed are those who receive it with joy.

BibleGateway: Judges 16:21-31 ESV Text: Judges 16:21-31 KJV Text: The section starts at about 3:45 and ends at about 5:54 21 But the Philistines took… Read More »At the end of his life, Samson again turns to the Lord for help and strength. May we all be looking to the Lord in our last moments too!

BibleGateway: Judges 16:1-20 ESV Text: Judges 16:1-20 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:54      1 Then went Samson to… Read More »Again Samson is gets into trouble by falling in love with a heathen woman. It reminds us how important it is for men to have women who fear the Lord.

BibleGateway: Judges 15:1-20 ESV Text: Judges 15:1-20 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:50      1 But it came to… Read More »The Philistines do wrong against Samson and he turns against them. For 20 years Samson served as a judge in Israel.

BibleGateway: Luke 11:33-54 ESV Text: Luke 11:33-54 KJV Text: The section starts at about 4:33 and ends at about 7:39 33 No man, when he… Read More »Who are those whose light shines into the world? Those who hear the word of the apostles and prophets.