In the midst of this story of warfare we find an interesting story about a man. In this man we will see many of the same characteristics of our own lives.
The Israelites were determined to have a king like all the nations and God had granted their request.
Samuel’s rule as judge was not without its problems. His sons fell short of Samuel’s example and the people demanded a king.
This lesson deals with the cycle of disobedience, destruction and deliverance that characterizes the book of Judges.
The Bible refers to the enlarging of something 26 times. To enlarge simply means to make larger. Yet, as with so many Bible words, it has many blessings in the use God makes of the word.
