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Family Devotions - Entries tagged "Judges"
SunSundayJanJanuary2nd2011
Jan.2 - God Uses Samson to Deliver Israel
God Uses Samson to Deliver Israel
Passage: Judges 13-16
Principle: God uses the gifts that He gives for His glory.
Praise: “Change My Heart, Oh God”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What was good and bad in Samson’s life?
• How did God accomplish His will in Samson’s life?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By looking for ways that God has designed him to serve Him.
• By repenting of the sin that he pursues instead of obeying God.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of Judges 13–16.
Next Week: Ruth 1-4
SunSundayNovNovember28th2010
Nov.28 - God Uses Gideon to Deliver Israel
God Uses Gideon to Deliver Israel
Passage: Judges 6–8
Principle: God chooses to deliver His people.
Praise: “Our God Is an Awesome God”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why were the Israelites suffering under the Midianites?
• What happened during the Midianite defeat? Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By admitting that he is unworthy of God’s grace and deliverance.
• By being ready to be used as an instrument for God’s glory.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of Judges 6–8.
Next Week: Judges 13-16
SunSundayNovNovember21st2010
Nov.21 - Israel Disobeys God
Israel Disobeys God
Passage: Judges 1–3
Principle: Believers are to obey God and fear the devastating consequences of sin.
Praise: “Create in Me a Clean Heart”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What was the cycle of Israel’s disobedience and God’s response?
• What was a judge, and what job did he or she have in Israel?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By praying that God will reveal idols in his heart.
• By thanking God for showing mercy to sinners.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of Judges 1–3.
Next Week: Judges 6–8
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