-
Article
Was Abimelech Technically the FIRST KING OF ISRAEL?
To answer this question, let’s consider the key verses: Then all the citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo gathered beside the great tree at the pillar in Shechem to crown Abimelech king. Judges 9:6 After Abimelech had governed Israel three years, Judges 9:22 Abimelech (or Abimelek) was one of the..
28th October 2023
-
Article
Should You PUT OUT A FLEECE to Determine God’s Will?
“Putting out a fleece” refers to trying to determine God’s will in a matter through a sign in an arranged scenario. The phrase comes from Gideon’s actions in this passage: 36Gideon said to God, “If you will save Israel by my hand as you have promised— 37look, I will place a..
29th July 2022
