Samson: A Man of Raging Passions (Judges 14; Judges 15)

by | Jun 15, 2023 | Anger, Attitude, Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Faith, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Israel, Joshua, Leadership, Ministry, Old Testament, Prophecy, Providence

Click on this link for translations of today’s devotion. Scripture reading – Judges 14-15 The Scriptures do not describe Samson’s physical appearance; however, he must have been striking. Nevertheless, various artists have portrayed him as a hulk of a man...
The Third Generation: A Tragic Rejection of Spiritual Leadership (Judges 3)

The Third Generation: A Tragic Rejection of Spiritual Leadership (Judges 3)

by | Jun 8, 2023 | America, Christian Schools, Church, Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Faith, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Israel, Joshua, Law, Leadership, Ministry, Old Testament, Rebellion, Sin

Click on this link for translations of today’s devotion. Scripture reading – Judges 3 Today’s Scripture reading introduced a new era in Israel’s history, as the LORD began to raise up judges to rule the nation. Why judges and not a king? Because the LORD...
The Failure of Third Generation Leaders: They Tend to Lack the Convictions and Spiritual Fortitude of Their Fore-fathers (Judges 1; Judges 2)

The Failure of Third Generation Leaders: They Tend to Lack the Convictions and Spiritual Fortitude of Their Fore-fathers (Judges 1; Judges 2)

by | Jun 7, 2023 | Attitude, Children, Christian Schools, Church, Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Faith, Family, Fundamentalism, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Israel, Joshua, Law, Leadership, Ministry, Old Testament, Politics, Pride, Rebellion, Sin

Click on this link for translations of today’s devotion. Scripture reading: Judges 1-2 The Book of Judges began with a statement indicating a leadership void that followed Joshua’s death. We read, “Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children...
Joshua’s Parting Challenge: Choose Whom You Will Serve! (Joshua 24)

Joshua’s Parting Challenge: Choose Whom You Will Serve! (Joshua 24)

by | Jun 6, 2023 | Attitude, Daily Devotionals, Death, Devotional, Elderly, Faith, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Israel, Joshua, Law, Leadership, Old Testament, Peace, Trust

Click on this link for translations of today’s devotion. Scripture reading – Joshua 24 Our study of the Book of Joshua concludes with today’s Scripture reading. Beginning with the Book of Exodus, our devotions have followed Israel’s forty-year journey through...