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Dr. J. Vernon McGee

Judges 11:8-40

June 22, 2022

“What if I rashly promise God something in a crisis and then later don’t do it? Am I condemned?” That’s the situation facing Jephthah in Judges 11. Will Jephthah really have to sacrifice his daughter? Hop aboard the Bible Bus as God’s Word tells us about the importance of the vows we make and more.

References: Judges 11:8-40

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The children of Israel have arrived at the lowest point in their history throughout the time of the judges. Will they finally turn back to God? If they do, will God once again send help? Dr. J. Vernon McGee answers these questions and more as our study of the Old Testament book of Judges continues in chapters 10 and 11.
June 21, 2022
The saga of Gideon and the Israelites continues. After the battle, the people want Gideon as king, but wisely he refuses. However, in the years to follow, Gideon makes several bad choices in his personal life and God doesn’t approve. What happens next? 
June 20, 2022
God’s light shines best through broken pots. That’s what we’re learning as we study the life of Gideon. Join us and see how God can take our weaknesses and use them for His victory. 
June 17, 2022
Israel is oppressed by the Midianites, so God sends a prophet to explain why. When they cry out for mercy, God sends another judge named Gideon. Like the rest, Gideon has faults, but can he overcome them and become the man God has in mind? 
June 16, 2022
Israel is upside down with lawlessness. It’s not safe to travel on the roads, people have no defense against enemies, and no one will assume leadership. Is God finally done, or will He intervene again? Find out in this intriguing study of Judges 5.
June 15, 2022
Three ordinary men and one outstanding woman whom God appointed as judges over the land of Israel, that’s what we’ll hear about as we journey through the Old Testament book of Judges. So, join us and see how God can use even the ordinary and flawed to accomplish His purpose.
June 14, 2022
If you’ve never studied the book of Judges, you’ll be surprised by the valuable lessons we’ll learn from our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we learn how to walk with God—or, in this case, the consequences of not walking with God. 
June 13, 2022
Goodbyes are bittersweet. Today, the Bible Bus ends our adventure through the book of Joshua, with our last stop being his deathbed. With his last words, Joshua makes a beautiful covenant with Israel, reminding them to have courage and choose to serve God no matter what. May our final moments with Joshua strengthen your faith and infuse you with tenacity to go out and claim the blessings God has promised.
June 10, 2022
“God has made available to us all spiritual blessings, but we are slack when it comes to claiming them,” says Dr. McGee in today’s study. Follow along as we learn about how the different tribes of Israel inhabit the Promised Land and how they don’t claim some of the gifts God had given them. May you be reminded today of the freedom God has given us to receive His gifts.
June 9, 2022
What is a city of refuge? Catch the Bible Bus today to learn all about God’s system of grace in early Israel and how this was a picture of Jesus’ sacrifice for us on the cross. Dr. McGee reminds us that we can run to Jesus as our refuge. In Him, we find protection and freedom from all guilt and shame. 
June 8, 2022
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Thru the Bible takes the listener through the entire Bible in just five years, threading back and forth between the Old and New Testaments. You can begin the study at any time. When we have concluded Revelation, we will start over again in Genesis, so if you are with us for five years you will not miss any part of the Bible. 

Other Thru the Bible Programs:
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Thru the Bible - Sunday Sermon
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A Través de la Biblia 

About Dr. J. Vernon McGee

John Vernon McGee was born in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1904. Dr. McGee remarked, "When I was born and the doctor gave me the customary whack, my mother said that I let out a yell that could be heard on all four borders of Texas!" His Creator well knew that he would need a powerful voice to deliver a powerful message.

After completing his education (including a Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary), he and his wife came west, settling in Pasadena, California. Dr. McGee's greatest pastorate was at the historic Church of the Open Door in downtown Los Angeles, where he served from 1949 to 1970.

He began teaching Thru the Bible in 1967. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in Pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. Listeners never seem to tire of Dr. J. Vernon McGee's unique brand of rubber-meets-the-road teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole Word of God.

On the morning of December 1, 1988, Dr. McGee fell asleep in his chair and quietly passed into the presence of his Savior.

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