Judges 3, part 1: Othniel as the paradigm of all the judges
Redwood Church Preaching · Bnonn Tennant
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Show Notes
In the book of Judges, why is the first story of an actual judge so short on details? Because it is crafted to teach us how to read the more detailed and difficult stories that are to come. It establishes a clear paradigm for interpreting these—lest we imagine the judges as crazed vigalante superheroes. It also establishes what is at sake—the victory of Aram over Israel, the world over the church, Babel over Jerusalem, a wicked giant over Christ. Finally, it establishes the manner in which God ensures this will not happen—by raising up saviors anointed by his Spirit, and appointed by his people.
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