With the beginning of the account of Gideon, we meet a new type of judge for Israel and symbolic of kings to follow. Gideon in some ways parallels Moses in his interactions with the angel of the LORD in boldly asking for signs via the fleece.
Explore the connection between Messiah Yeshua’s (Jesus) being hung on a tree, the cross, and the command here to hang cursed, executed criminals on a tree and execution of a rebellious son. Also discussed is God’s handling of “cold” murder cases.
Dance demonstration: “Ephraim & Judah”
Learn Davidic dance steps for the Messianic song “Ephraim & Judah” by Lenny & Varda Harris.
Learn Davidic dance steps to the Messianic song “Adonai Li, Lo Ira” by Ted Pearce Project.
Learn Davidic dance steps to the song “New Moon” by Craig Taubman.
The foundations for modern criminal law are found in the Torah: malice aforethought, compensatory damages, perjury, and proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Also, the army of ancient Israel was not to be manned by a draft.
Daniel Agee looks into the only two female judges of ancient israel, Devorah (Deborah) and Ya’el (Jael), and how that last battle against Canaan parallels the struggles we face today and will face on the Day of the LORD.