WEEKEND RECHARGE!

April 19, 2026

Monday, April 13—Judges Overview
Tuesday, April 14—Judges 6-8 Gideon (Part 1)
Wednesday, April 15—Judges 6-8 Gideon (Part 2)
Thursday, April 16—Judges 13-16 Samson (Part 1)
Friday, April 17—Judges 13-16 Samson (Part 2)  

Below are reflective questions. I encourage you to prayerfully read each one and choose one or two to focus on. 

1. PRAY: Ask God to open your heart so you can hear him speak to you about the issue.
2. RESPOND: Confession. Repentance. Surrender. Thanksgiving.
3. ACT: Take the steps to do what God is calling you to do.

REFLECTION

1. What “influences” around you might be subtly pulling you away from fully obeying God?
   
   
2. What is one practical step you can take this week to choose God’s way over what seems right to you?
   
   
3. What is one area of obedience in your life right now that requires courage and full dependence on God?
   
   
4. What small compromise in your life could become a larger spiritual stumbling block if left unchecked?
   
   
5. In what ways has God set you apart, and how are you living differently because of that calling?
   
   
6. Where do you need to trust God’s presence instead of focusing on your weaknesses or fears?
   
   
7. Are there areas of compromise in your life that could weaken your spiritual effectiveness over time?

THE ANGEL OF THE LORD
“The angel of the LORD” appears several times in the book of Judges. Is “the angel of the LORD” the pre-incarnate Christ appearing in the Old Testament? I believe he is. For further discussion on “the angel of the LORD,” check out this article from gotquestions.org: [Who Is The Angel of the Lord?]

THE AGE OF JERICHO
Last week I mentioned that the ancient city of Jericho was 7,000 years old. While I did get this information from a conservative commentator, I should have simply said that Jericho is one of the oldest known cities. 

My comment prompted some questions about the age of the earth, which our answer team (Joe Melaragno and Greg DeVore) handled superbly. 

For more information on the age of the earth, check out this article from gotquestions.org: [What is the age of the earth?]