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JUDGES
Nov 21, 2021 5:20:27 GMT -5
Post by Admin on Nov 21, 2021 5:20:27 GMT -5
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JUDGES
Nov 21, 2021 5:22:39 GMT -5
Post by Admin on Nov 21, 2021 5:22:39 GMT -5
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JUDGES
Nov 21, 2021 5:37:57 GMT -5
Post by Admin on Nov 21, 2021 5:37:57 GMT -5
22-29 NOV MW1. How is this a warning example for us? ( Judges 2:10-12) "We must have a regular program of Bible study so as ‘not to forget Jehovah’s doings.’ (Psalm 103:2) Parents need to sound down the truth of God’s Word into the hearts of their children.—Deuteronomy 6:6-9." [ w05 1/15 24 par 7][/ul] 29-05 DEC MW2. How did the stars fight from the heavens in behalf of Barak? ( Judges 5:20) "The Bible does not say whether this involved angelic assistance, meteorite showers that were interpreted ominously by Sisera’s wise men, or perhaps astrological predictions for Sisera that proved false. Undoubtedly, however, there was some type of divine intervention." [ w05 1/15 25 par 5][/ul] 06-12 DEC MW3. How can Gideon’s example help us in the ministry? ( Judges 6:27) "Gideon used discretion so as not to anger his opposers needlessly. When preaching the good news, we must be careful not to offend others unduly by the way we speak." [ w05 1/15 26 par 6][/ul] 13-19 DEC MW4. Did Gideon worship the ephod that he made? ( Judges 8:27) "In spite of Gideon’s good intentions to commemorate the victory Jehovah had given Israel and to honor God, the ephod “served as a snare to Gideon and to his household,” because the Israelites committed spiritual immorality by worshiping it. (Jg 8:27) However, the Bible does not say that Gideon himself worshiped it; on the contrary, he is specifically named by the apostle Paul as one of the ‘great cloud’ of faithful pre-Christian witnesses of Jehovah.—Heb 11:32; 12:1." [ it-1 753 par 1][/ul]
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JUDGES
Dec 15, 2021 7:22:36 GMT -5
Post by Admin on Dec 15, 2021 7:22:36 GMT -5
20-26 DEC MW5. How do we know that Jephthah was not an illegitimate son? ( Judges 11:1) "Jephthah a Legitimate Son. The mother of Jephthah was “a prostitute woman,” not meaning, however, that Jephthah was born of prostitution or was illegitimate. His mother had been a prostitute prior to her marriage as a secondary wife to Gilead, just as Rahab had once been a prostitute but later married Salmon. (Jg 11:1; Jos 2:1; Mt 1:5) That Jephthah was not illegitimate is proved by the fact that his half brothers by Gilead’s primary wife drove him out so that he would not share in the inheritance. (Jg 11:2) Additionally, Jephthah later became the accepted leader of the men of Gilead (of whom Jephthah’s half brothers seemed to be foremost). (Jg 11:11) Moreover, he offered a sacrifice to God at the tabernacle. (Jg 11:30, 31) None of these things would have been possible for an illegitimate son, for the Law specifically stated: “No illegitimate son may come into the congregation of Jehovah. Even to the tenth generation none of his may come into the congregation of Jehovah.”—De 23:2." [ it-2 p 26][/ul] 27-03 JAN MW6. In what way was this Philistine woman “the right one” for Samson? ( Judges 14:2, 3) "In what way was this particular Philistine woman “just right” for Samson? Not in the sense that she was “beautiful, engaging, attractive,” suggests McClintock and Strong’s Cyclopedia, “but right relative to an end, purpose, or object.” Relative to what end? Judges 14:4 explains that Samson “was looking for an opportunity against the Philistines.” Samson was interested in the woman for that purpose. As Samson grew to adulthood, “Jehovah’s spirit started to impel him,” or stir him to action. (Judges 13:25) So the spirit of Jehovah was the driving force behind Samson’s unusual request for a wife as well as his entire career as judge over Israel. Did Samson get the opportunity he was seeking? Let us first consider how Jehovah assured him of divine backing." [ w05 3/15 26 par 1][/ul] 03-09 JAN MW7. How are we to understand these verses? ( Judges 16:1-3) "Samson was single-minded in the pursuit of his objective, his fight against the Philistines. His staying at the house of a prostitute at Gaza was for the purpose of fighting against God’s enemies. Samson needed a lodging place for the night in an enemy city, and it could be found in the house of a prostitute. Samson had no immoral purpose in mind. He left the woman’s house at midnight, grabbed the city gates and the two side posts, and carried them to the top of a mountain near Hebron, which was some 37 miles [60 km] away. This was done with divine approval and God-given strength.—Judges 16:1-3." [ w05 3/15 27 par 6][/ul]
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JUDGES
Jan 4, 2022 19:56:10 GMT -5
Post by Admin on Jan 4, 2022 19:56:10 GMT -5
10-16 JAN MW8. Why was the name Jehovah included here in the 2013 revision of the New World Translation? ( Judges 19:18) The evidence for retaining God’s name in the Bible has not diminished but grown. The 2013 revision of the New World Translation includes the name 7,216 times, which is 6 more than the 1984 edition. Five of the additional instances are found at 1 Samuel 2:25; 6:3; 10:26; 23:14, 16. These were restored primarily because the Dead Sea Scrolls, which predate the Hebrew Masoretic text by over 1,000 years, contain the name in these verses. Also, one occurrence at Judges 19:18 was restored as a result of further study of ancient manuscripts."" [ w15 12/15 10 par6][/ul] 10-16 JAN MW9. How were slings used in ancient warfare?? ( Judges 20:16) "The evidence for retaining God’s name in the Bible has not diminished but grown. The 2013 revision of the New World Translation includes the name 7,216 times, which is 6 more than the 1984 edition. Five of the additional instances are found at 1 Samuel 2:25; 6:3; 10:26; 23:14, 16. These were restored primarily because the Dead Sea Scrolls, which predate the Hebrew Masoretic text by over 1,000 years, contain the name in these verses. Also, one occurrence at Judges 19:18 was restored as a result of further study of ancient manuscripts." [ w14 5/1 11 par 4-6][/ul]
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JUDGES
Jan 14, 2022 5:59:12 GMT -5
Post by Admin on Jan 14, 2022 5:59:12 GMT -5
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