Bartimaeus

Bartimaeus Mark 10:46 – They came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus the son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the road. 47 – When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on

A Gentle Response

A Gentle Response Judges 8:1 – Later on, the descendants of Ephraim spoke to Gideon. They argued vehemently, “What are you doing us? You never called us! But you went out to fight Midian!” 2 – “What have I accomplished compared to you?” he responded. “Isn’t what’s left from Ephraim’s harvest better than the best

God Chose 300

God Chose 300 Judges 7:2 – The LORD told Gideon, “You have too many soldiers with you for me to drop Midian into their hands, because Israel would become arrogant and say, ‘It was my own abilities that delivered me.’ 3 – That’s why you’re to ask in full view of the soldiers, “Whoever is

Othniel the First Judge

Othniel the First Judge Judges 3:9 – When the Israelis cried out to the LORD, the LORD raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz, to deliver them, and he did. 10 – The Spirit of the LORD was on him, and he governed Israel. When Othniel went out to battle, the LORD handed

What the Lord Commanded

What the Lord Commanded Exodus 7:1 – The LORD told Moses, “Listen! I’ve positioned you as God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. 2 – You are to speak everything that I’ve commanded you, and then your brother Aaron will speak to Pharaoh, telling him to let the Israelis go out