TSK · Judges 2:18

The LORD regretted that he had made humankind on the earth, and he was highly offended.

He replied,“Surely I will be with you, and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you bring the people out of Egypt, you and they will serve God at this mountain.”

The LORD will judge his people, and will change his plans concerning his servants; when he sees that their power has disappeared, and that no one is left, whether confined or set free.

When the Israelites cried out for help to the LORD, he raised up a deliverer for the Israelites who rescued them. His name was Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother.

The LORD said to him,“Ah, but I will be with you! You will strike down the whole Midianite army.”

Jephthah approached the Ammonites to fight with them, and the LORD handed them over to him.

Now King Hazael of Syria oppressed Israel throughout Jehoahaz’s reign.

Turn back toward us, O LORD! How long must this suffering last? Have pity on your servants!

He remembered his covenant with them, and relented because of his great loyal love.

The Divine Dilemma: Judgment or Mercy? How can I give you up, O Ephraim? How can I surrender you, O Israel? How can I treat you like Admah? How can I make you like Zeboiim? I have had a change of heart! All my tender compassions are aroused!

The Lord said to Paul by a vision in the night,“Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent,