One of the more challenging accounts in Scripture related to vows is the story of Jephthah’s vow, recorded in Judges 11. Here’s a summary of the incident:” Jephthah, a judge of Israel, made a rash vow to God before leading the Israelites into battle against the Ammonites. He promised that if God granted him victory,Continue reading “Jephthah’s Vow”
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Israel’s Vow
During Israel’s wandering, they were attacked by the Canaanites. In response to the needless attack, Israel prayed to the Lord and made the following promise: Then Israel made this vow to the Lord: “If you will deliver these people into our hands, we will totally destroy their cities.” The Lord listened to Israel’s plea and gave the Canaanites over to them.Continue reading “Israel’s Vow”
Absalom’s Vow
In 2 Samuel, we learn about the vow Absalom claimed to have made to God and shared with his father: At the end of four years, Absalom said to the king, “Let me go to Hebron and fulfill a vow I made to the Lord. While your servant was living at Geshur in Aram, I made thisContinue reading “Absalom’s Vow”
Jacob’s Vow
For the next few days, let’s take a deep dive into some of the vows made by people in the Bible. The first human-initiated vow to God recorded in Scripture is found in Genesis 28—Jacob’s vow. Now, to set the stage for the situation that prompts Jacob to make this vow, we must go backContinue reading “Jacob’s Vow”
It’s A Trap!
If you’ve seen Star Wars, you’ll remember the iconic scene in Return of the Jedi when Admiral Ackbar shouts, “It’s a trap!” upon realizing that the Rebels have fallen into a cunning ambush set by the Emperor to lure them out of hiding—a trap that nearly destroyed the entire Rebel fleet. King Solomon makes aContinue reading “It’s A Trap!”
In The Presence of All
Psalm 116 is a psalm, most likely written by David, expressing gratitude and love for God. The psalmist loves God because He hears and answers prayers, delivers and saves, and offers care and comfort. It reflects on God’s salvation and calls others to join in worship and service. The psalm is a beautiful expression ofContinue reading “In The Presence of All”
Make the Vow
Sometimes we hesitate to make promises. This hesitation might stem from a fear of failing to keep them, or at times, from simply lacking the motivation or inspiration to commit to a promise or vow. As a result, we may resort to phrases like “we’ll see,” “maybe,” or “if I can.” While this cautious approachContinue reading “Make the Vow”
Vows Made in Trouble
Psalm 66 offers deeper insight into making vows to God. While the author of the Psalm is unknown, the purpose of the Psalm is clear. It is a psalm of praise and thanksgiving to God, focusing on His wonders and faithfulness. In the middle of the praises, the author makes this personal declaration: I willContinue reading “Vows Made in Trouble”
Vow of Thankfulness
In yesterday’s study, we learned that God declared thankfulness, and keeping your vows pleases Him more than ritual sacrifice and rote worship. We discussed the linkage between thankfulness and keeping promises to God. Psalm 56 offers us a little more insight on the link between thankfulness and promises. The Psalm was written by David duringContinue reading “Vow of Thankfulness”
Thankfulness & Vows
Now that we understand the importance of keeping the vows we make to God and recognize that He expects us to honor our promises, let us delve into a discussion about vows and promises in our service to Him. The Psalms repeatedly discuss the role of vows in service and worship to God. Asaph andContinue reading “Thankfulness & Vows”
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