Playlist: Philistine Oppression (topic)
Samson and the Christian (Part 2)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDuring the period of the Judges, the Israelites lived under significant Philistine oppression. The Philistines, with their iron chariots and superior weapons, maintained a strong military dominance over the Israelites, who were often reduced to fighting with farm implements like goads, mattocks, and axes. Beyond military might, …
Samson and the Christian (Part 6)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe capture and humiliation of Samson marked a significant moment for the Philistines, who viewed it as the end of his oppression over them. For twenty years, Samson had judged Israel, holding the Philistines at bay single-handedly, preventing their national ambitions for glory and dominance. He had killed thousands of their …
Samson and the Christian (Part 4)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDuring the time of Samson, the Philistines exerted significant control over the Israelites, marking a period of oppression that fueled conflict and revenge. Samson's personal grievances with the Philistines escalated after his father-in-law gave his wife to another man, an act that enraged Samson and led him to seek retribution. …
Samson and the Christian (Part 3)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the early eleventh century BC, the Middle East was a region of chaos and turmoil, with no dominant nation to impose order among the squabbling minor powers. Amidst this instability, the Philistines emerged as a significant force, oppressing Israel for a total of forty years. Though stronger than Israel, they were not as …
Samson and the Christian (Part 1)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSamson had what it took but made horrible mistakes and lapses in judgment. God can use people despite their flawed character.