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Judges 17:1-18:10 (Episode 216) May 15, 2020

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A man named Micah steals silver from his mother and then returns it and starts a cult at his home. He upgrades from his "priest" son to a traveling Levite for hire who assures some spies from Dan as they seek out land to invade. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!

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Judges 16:5-31 (Episode 215) May 09, 2020

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Chad and Daniel wrap up the life of Samson in this episode. Sin is everywhere. Betrayal is everywhere. But the Christ whom Samson foreshadows has the final word. Have a listen!

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Judges 15:9-16:4 (Episode 214) May 01, 2020

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The Philistines carry out a plan to capture Samson, but the jawbone of a donkey is weaponized to thwart it. Samson visits a prostitute and takes the gates of the city with him when he leaves. And we meet the woman he loves that will be his undoing. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!

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Judges 14:9-15:8 (Episode 213) Apr 26, 2020

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Samson's wedding goes side-ways and he presents a high-stakes wager involving an impossible riddle. He then lives up to his end of the deal in the most intimidating way possible resulting in tragedy for his wife and father-in-law. And a whole lot of fire-tails are put to use. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!

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Judges 13:8-14:4 (Episode 212) Apr 21, 2020

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Manoah asks God to send the messenger back to speak with him. The messenger returns, and they quickly discover they have seen God. Samson is born, grows and is looking for a wife. And a pretty cool rabbit hole gets explored regarding Hagar and the name of God. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!

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Judges 12:1-13:7 (Episode 211) Apr 12, 2020

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Jephthah gets in a conflict with the men of Ephraim resulting in a lot of bloodshed. Jephthah is followed by three Judges we don't know much about other than their massive families. We are introduced to the mother of Samson and a messenger who is more than an angel. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!

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Judges 11:12-40 (Episode 210) Apr 04, 2020

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Jephthah sends messengers to the king of Ammonites, who it turns out is not interested in peace or a history lesson. Jephthah makes an ill-advised vow to God before going into battle and then tragically fulfills it. Does God approve of this vow? Does Jephthah actually do what it seems to say he does? Where is Christ in all of this? Chad and Daniel spend eight extra minutes discussing all of this. Have a listen!

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Judges 10:6-11:11 (Episode 209) Mar 29, 2020

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Once again Israel ramps up its idolatry and God is not pleased and says He will not save them again and then does. How does law and gospel help us understand texts like this? When is God's impatience a comfort to us? And we meet a warrior son of a prostitute named Jephthah. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!

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Judges 9:30-10:5 (Episode 208) Mar 23, 2020

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Abimelech gets word of the drunken threats issued against him and plans an ambush. Zebul's eyesight isn't any better than his judgment. The wrath of Abimelech is thorough and includes a whole lot of salt. Jotham's fable/prophecy comes full circle and Abimelech unsuccessfully tries to avoid what he sees as an embarrassing death legacy. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!

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Judges 8:29-9:29 (Episode 207) Mar 17, 2020

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Gideon takes many wives and has a ton of children and one son named Abimelech from a woman who was not his wife. Gideon dies, and the people take their idolatry to the next level. Abimelech puts together a plan to seize power that involves killing all his brothers. And Gideon's youngest son delivers a fable/prophecy to the leaders of Shechem. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen!

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