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checkered legacy

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

checkered legacy Judges 8:22-35 (JDV) Judges 8:22 Then the Israelites said to Gideon, “Govern over us, you as well as your sons and your grandsons, for you delivered us from the power of Midian.” Judges 8:23 But Gideon said to … Continue reading →

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pride’s price

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

pride’s price Judges 8:1-21 (JDV) Judges 8:1 The men of Ephraim asked him, “Why have you done this to us, not calling us when you went to fight against the Midianites?” And they argued violently with him. Judges 8:2 So … Continue reading →

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the leader whose slip was showing

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Judges 8 Gideon refused to be proclaimed king, telling the people that the LORD shall rule over them.  But everything he did in later life smacked of apostasy and selfishness.    His retribution against those cities that did not support … Continue reading →

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