Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Reading for January 3rd

 Read Judges 13.8-25. In 13.8-25: The angel reappears. In verses 13-14: Manoah discovers nothing new from the second appearance for which he has prayed. In verses 15-16: Manoah offers the customary hospitality for important victors (6.19; Gen 18.3-5). He still has no idea who this is. In verse 18: Wonderful implies that the name is beyond human understanding. In verses 19-20: Gideon's experience was similar (6.20-21). In verse 22: This is the standard reaction after experiencing a visible manifestation of God 9.6, 22). In verse 23: Throughout the narrative, she is more perceptive than her husband. In verse 25: At this point, the spirit of the Lord is only a latent stirring or agitation (Contrast 14.6) Comments or Questions...

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