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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Today's Reading

Judges 3

Reflection

Pray: "Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law."

  1. 1

    What do you learn about God (the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways, or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

  2. 2

    In verses 1-6, was the Lord intentional in allowing the nations to stay and go to war with the Israelites? What reasons did the Lord give for the wars? In verses 5-6, what did the Israelites do in direct rebellion against God's commands in chapter 2:1-2?

  3. 3

    In verses 7-11, what was evil in the sight of the Lord? How did this impact the Lord, and what did He do? How long did they serve Cushan-rishathaim? What led to the Lord sending Othniel, the judge and deliverer of the people? How many years did the people have rest?

  4. 4

    In verses 12-14, because the people again did evil, what did the Lord do? How long did the people serve Eglon, king of Moab?

  5. 5

    In verses 15-23, what led to the Lord raising up Ehud, the judge and deliverer of Israel? How did Ehud get an audience before the king of Moab? What did Ehud make for himself? How is Eglon described? How did Ehud kill king Eglon?

  6. 6

    In verses 24-30, why didn't the king's servants enter the chamber right away? What did this give Ehud time to do? How long did Israel have rest after their battle with the Moabites? Note: another judge, Shamgar, is mentioned in verse 31. He fought the Philistines and saved Israel. How many men did he kill, and what tool did he use?

  7. 7

    Ponder: How has this chapter impacted your thoughts about wars? Is there a time for war, or should we only seek peace? For more insight: https://www.gotquestions.org/war-Bible.html. One of the reasons for the wars in this chapter was to test the people to see if they would obey the commandments of the Lord when life was difficult. When the trial of war came, would they choose to obey and follow the Lord, or take matters into their own hands? When we face trials in our lives, they will reveal our faith and trust in the Lord. Just like silver, it is only under the heat that the quality of the silver is discovered. When God tests us, He wants us to realize how solid our faith is, and He wants us to learn to trust Him more. Read James 1:12, James 1:3-4, and 1 Peter 1:6-7. How does this lead you to pray?

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Reflection

Pray: "Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law."

  1. 1

    What do you learn about God (the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways, or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

  2. 2

    In this chapter, we will see the beginning of the 40-year oppression of the Philistines. The Lord will raise Samson as a judge, but the oppression will not stop until Samuel comes on the scene.

  3. 3

    In verses 2-7, how is Manoah's wife described? When the angel of the Lord comes to Manoah's wife, why is she told not to drink wine or strong drink and eat anything unclean? Who does she think she is speaking with?

  4. 4

    According to verses 8-14, what is the first thing Manoah does upon hearing from his wife? When God responds, how does Manoah's question reveal his faith in God?

  5. 5

    In verses 15-18, Manoah makes a request to prepare a meal for the man of God. How does the Lord respond to this request? Why does Manoah ask for his name? How does the Lord respond?

  6. 6

    In verses 19-21, what two events finally got through to Manoah and his wife that they were speaking with God Himself? In verses 22-24, as a result of recognizing the Lord, what did Manoah fear? How does the wife display wisdom and trust in God? In verse 25, what happens at the end of the chapter?

  7. 7

    Ponder: What was the Lord trying to communicate to Manoah and his wife? Read Isaiah 9:6. What word is used in Isaiah to describe the coming Messiah? According to the 10 commandments, should you offer sacrifices to anyone but God alone? Even with all of these clues, Manoah does not understand he is talking with the pre-incarnate Christ, Jesus, our Lord. It wasn't until the Lord went up in the flames toward heaven and reappeared to Manoah and his wife that they finally realized it was the Lord. The Lord called Himself "Wonderful," meaning "incomprehensible." When they realized it was God, they fell on their faces in worship. How often are you amazed by God enough to fall on your face in worship? Do you take the time to sit and consider how wonderful He is? Take a few moments, read Psalm 145, and worship your Wonderful Lord and Savior.