Evers Bible Class - A Gentle Ramble through the Bible

                       Judges 12 thu 16   Samson, the Incredible Hulk  What happens when God's call goes off the rails? We all know about Samson's long hair and Delilah's treachery, but there's a lot more to the story. The enemies du jour are the Philistines. They've been a thorn in the side of the tribe of Dan from the git-go and now the Lord's going to do something about it.  The problem is, God picks Samson as the hero this time. Why is that a problem? Because Samson is all about Samson. This week we'll see what happens when the hero is an immature hothead who thinks he's God's gift to women. And we'll talk about our own gifts and how God is using them...or not. A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.   More info at EversBibleClass.com .

                      Judges 10 thu 11   Jephthah's Daughter  This is one of the most difficult stories in Scripture. So it is rarely taught and most people don't even know it's in there. What do you do with child sacrifice--especially when it is done as an act of devotion to YHWH?     We don't just use one backpack tool on this tough story--we use two! And the results are startling. If you have time, stick around for the after-class discussion at the end of the video. There's some good stuff in there. A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.   More info at EversBibleClass.com .

                     Judges 6 thu 9   Gideon the Timid and the 300 Not-So-Great Warriors  It's a good thing God shows up for Israel. I'd hate to have to rely on Gideon. And, really, that's the point God is making. God often picks the weakest to be the "hero" so there is no question at all as to who is doing the saving. Gideon is a sort of Clark Kent/Superman hero. Half the time he's timid and cautious and half the time he's a brilliant, courageous hero. His son, on the other hand, is ambitious, arrogant, and a serial killer. As usual, the Bible takes some crazy twists and turns. This time, the question is how to know God's will for us. Gideon's answer was to "fleece" God. What do you do? A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.   More info at EversBibleClass.com .

                    Judges 2 thu 5   Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, and Deborah  This book is the cesspool of the Bible. And we often mistake that cesspool for being a reflection of God when it is actually a reflection of the people he was trying to communicate with. These stories are violent, earthy, and often overtly sexual--and they are in the Bible for a reason.   Join us as we explore "campfire theatre" at its best.  A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.   More info at EversBibleClass.com .