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Discussions Prophets and Writings

Judges 6 — Gideon, the beginning of a new type of leader

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.

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Discussions Torah

Deuteronomy 21: Cursed is He hung on a tree; blessed are we for mercy long foreseen

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.

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Dance

Dance demonstration: “Ephraim & Judah”

Learn Davidic dance steps for the Messianic song “Ephraim & Judah” by Lenny & Varda Harris.

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Dance

Dance demonstration: “Adonai Li, Lo Ira” (The LORD Is With Me; I Won’t Be Afraid)

Learn Davidic dance steps to the Messianic song “Adonai Li, Lo Ira” by Ted Pearce Project.

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Dance New Moon

Dance demonstration: “New Moon”

Learn Davidic dance steps to the song “New Moon” by Craig Taubman.

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Discussions Torah

Deuteronomy 19-20 — foundations of modern jurisprudence & lessons on the military draft

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.

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Discussions Prophets and Writings

Judges 4–5 — female judges Devorah & Ya’el

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.