The King of Judges

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In Israel, faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of Christ. Then we see face to face. The Gentile ways, it's all about seeing. Seeing is believing for Gentiles. And so if we go back to the theme of judges where everyone was doing what is right in his own eyes so they desire a king, well then you get a king who sees things differently.

Though the Israelites recalled the monarchy as their “glory days,” even their most noteworthy kings were messy, complicated, and oftentimes disappointing in their actions. So why do we need their stories? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland wrestle with the challenges and significance of the first three monarchs in Israel’s history: Saul, David, and Solomon.