It is interesting that angels often appear to women. I wonder if women are more open to that encounter. Samson is an interesting character. I am intrigued by the Nazirite vow - the consecration aspect of it. Thanks for sharing!
Also interesting that women were the first to discover the Lords resurrection. Then the resurrected Lord tells Mary to report to the apostles and they don’t believe her. When the Lord subsequently appears to the apostles he rebukes them for not believing the reports.
I believe he is dealing with their pride a little more gently than he did with the Apostle Paul’s pride.
Well written Rachel. I also liked that you included commentary from Ways. I found it interesting and informative. I did not ever think about the meaning of Samson or the rampant idolatry. I am wondering if Samson's parents taught himself a young child about the significance of a Nazrite vow....I look forward to your next post.
Manoah comes off as a fool, doesn't he? 🙂 Interesting details: Beth Shemesh, near to Zorah ( which was ID'd with Tel Tzora, mentioned in Amarna letter as belonging to Gezer).
It is interesting that angels often appear to women. I wonder if women are more open to that encounter. Samson is an interesting character. I am intrigued by the Nazirite vow - the consecration aspect of it. Thanks for sharing!
Also interesting that women were the first to discover the Lords resurrection. Then the resurrected Lord tells Mary to report to the apostles and they don’t believe her. When the Lord subsequently appears to the apostles he rebukes them for not believing the reports.
I believe he is dealing with their pride a little more gently than he did with the Apostle Paul’s pride.
Well written Rachel. I also liked that you included commentary from Ways. I found it interesting and informative. I did not ever think about the meaning of Samson or the rampant idolatry. I am wondering if Samson's parents taught himself a young child about the significance of a Nazrite vow....I look forward to your next post.
Manoah comes off as a fool, doesn't he? 🙂 Interesting details: Beth Shemesh, near to Zorah ( which was ID'd with Tel Tzora, mentioned in Amarna letter as belonging to Gezer).