Extra-hard jewels: God is Strong
Scripture: Judges 13-16
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: Diamond is the hardest material on earth, but brittle. Just like Samson – physically strong, but spiritually weak. Only God is strong, really strong!
Dangerous Jewels: God is involved
Scripture: Judges 10, 11 & 12
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: Jephthah’s experience sounds familiar and yet strange too, teaching us what to avoid and what to know about God. Much to learn!
Hard-to-find Jewels: God is patient & faithful.
Scripture: Judges 8:22-9:57
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: In some parts of Judges it’s hard to find the presence of God, but some hard digging reveals the amazing grace of God.
Special Jewel: God is Powerful
Scripture: Judges 7:1-8:12
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: As we face our own battles in life it’s good to be reminded of the unlimited power of God in the experience of Gideon.
Celebration Jewel: God is Peace
Scripture: Judges 6:1-40
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: God is not distant, but pursuing a relationship of peace with us, despite our questions and failures.
Unexpected Gem: God is Fair
Scripture: Judges 4:1-23
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: We may think God is unfair in the way He deals with us, but the unexpected story in Judges 4 reveals a
Unusual Jewel: God’s Sovereignty
Scripture: Judges 3:7-31
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: In some of the not-so-well-known Judges stories, there are great truths about God to be learned.
Judges: Digging for Gold
Scripture: Judges 2:6-23
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: The downward spiral of sinful cycle during the period of the Judges in Israel forces us to dig a bit deeper for the truths, but we come to appreciate the God of grace in this story.
Meeting Jesus the Conqueror
Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: When we struggle with life on earth, it’s good to know the end of the God-story. A peek view at the last chapter reveals the true winner!
Meeting Jesus the Restorer
Scripture: John 21
Preacher: Gerhard Venter
Summary: The same Jesus who saved lost sinners, also restores Christians who have disappointed God, themselves and others by their sin. There is hope!