For The Kingdom And The King

1st Samuel 5-10

Listen in as we read about Samuel's sons who because of their corruption, the Israelites demand a king to judge over them. God tells Samuel to warn them about this, but they demand a king and God allows Samuel to give them one. Eli and Samuel seem to have the same parenting issues in raising children up who do not honor the lord. It's a typical joke that it's the pastors kids who get into the most trouble in the church, although that isn't always the case. I remember growing up that the pastors youngest son would repeatedly get kicked out of Sunday school, and he turned into a fine young man later on. I pray you children obey and fear God. 

1 Samuel 1-4

I am skipping Ruth, because your mother really wants to read it to you all. So I am reading the next book, 1st Samuel. This book is action packed, historical, recounts some of the most famous battle scenes in the bible, and is constantly being taught incorrectly. There are so many subtleties in this book that are missed and I hope to bring them to light to you all. The chapters I read for this podcast describe the prophet Eli who has evil children who blasphemed God. Eli didn't really do anything about that except to chastise his sons a few times. If a parent is not willing to discipline their children, then God will. The Israelites lose the Ark of God in chapter 4, and I go into detail as to why that happened. I love you all, and hope you have a great day. 

Judges 17-21

We finish Judges today. I start the podcast out talking while I drive around town delivering documents to clients houses. This is a long podcast, and I would love to read more commentary about the concubine's fate in Judges 19, that threw me for a loop. The bottom line is, sin must be rooted out, and in modern times we can't raise an army for sinning, but we can raise our eyes to the Lord and ask for forgiveness and repent. Make war on sin, and fight until the very end. I love you children. 

Judges 13-16

SAMSON!!! A super hero character who was the warrior judge of Israel for twenty years. This old testament character gets the best and worst PR. As children we learn his strength comes from his long hair (WRONG!) it comes from his obedience to God. When his obedience fails, so does the strength God had given him. Delilah shows Samson who she is on numerous occasions, then gaslights him afterwards every time. My take away from the story of Samson is this, when someone tells you who they are, believe them!!!! I love you. 

Judges 9-12

I read through chapter 12 and discuss my father's funeral briefly. Some of you kids broke my one and only rule in the house and you guys had to deal with the repercussions of that, and you guys did spectacularly by the way. Just know that if I'm ever upset with you kids, I still love you and cherish you with all of my heart. One day you'll all be adults and my work of parenting will take more of a back seat than it is now. Please understand that I have to train you all up in the faith, and teach you respect, and responsibility. I love you all so much, and I'm so proud of you all. 

Judges 5-8

Listen as I read Judges in my hotel room down the street from your Nana's house. We are having a funeral for my dad in a couple days and I got here early to help set up the home for the service. I hope you four are getting along with each other, and I pray that you four kids remain close for the rest of your lives. 

Judges 1-4

We start Judges today. This is a rollercoaster of a book, I've heard it referred to as the tragic sequel to Joshua and that is a pretty good description of it. We took one of the names of the Judges and gave it to one of you boys. If you aren't one of my children and for some reason you're listening to this, try and figure out which Judge of Israel it is, it's one of my favorite stories. 

Joshua 18-24

We finish the Book of Joshua for this podcast. I paused a few times between the chapters to discuss what the chapters meant for me. Today is the start of a three day weekend. I can't wait to spend the weekend with you all. I love you. 

Bonus Episode

I recorded this podcast hoping to get into the bible but when I finally stopped talking, I saw I had already spoken 30 minutes. So here's your first of hopefully many bonus episodes. 

Joshua 15-18

Listen as I read this before my early Wednesday bible study. I probably got 4 hours sleep at the most last night. I love you kids so much, I hope you have a great day.