HeyJaredRoots & Streams
Roots & Streams explores the Bible's themes, patterns, and wisdom to help us live in the way of Jesus.
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How the Book of Judges Wrecked My Good/Bad Categories (opens the original)
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The book of Judges continues to throw me for a loop. It’s a prime example of how biblical characters may not fit neatly into either a “good” or “bad” bucket. They’re often complex, with mixed motives and varied decisions. Like…me. Like…us.Additionally, a character’s role can also be complex, as with the Judges. God appointed and empowered the Judges to deliver their fellow Israelites from their enemies. Good, right? Yessir. But some of the Judges were questionable and/or corrupt. Bad, right? Yup
Reading Difficult Bible Stories Like Judges 19 (opens the original)
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When I was introduced to the Bible, I was forewarned that it was full of the good, the bad, and the ugly. But I wasn’t prepared for how ugly the ugly can get. I mean stories that make your stomach twist and turn. The narrative of Judges 19 is a prime example. Hands down one of the most horrific biblical narratives, in my opinion.I want to offer a trigger warning: This narrative includes S.A.With that said, let’s dive in.Judges 19:1 In those days Israel had no king.This phrase captures th
Echoes of the Exodus in the Book of Judges (opens the original)
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Depending on the situation, I like to know what I’m getting into before I engage. For example, if you invite me over for a cookout, one of my first questions will be, “Who else is going to be there?” Lol. This helps me gauge the kind of crowd I’d be mixing with. That said, I appreciate it when folks let me know what’s up upfront.Similarly, I really appreciate it when biblical authors do the same. Biblical literature is a massive collection, and it’s easy to get lost in the sauce. But there are t
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