This is the most unusual rape investigation I had. That was because the rape was still in progress when we arrived and in our presence. She was almost the “damsel” in distress that Deuteronomy 22:27 speaks of. Thanks to the woman who heard her screams and interposed by calling 911, we could physically interpose on
Recently I shared a link on Facebook about Vince Ricci being targeted by armed home invasion robbery suspects. Ricci lawfully used his firearm to shoot at the suspects, who were unlawfully carrying firearms. The outcome would have been better if all the suspects were wearing toe tags. Ironically, the WOKE anti-gun, anti-self-defense LAPD just suspended Ricci’s
Common criminal Matthew Roesch was allegedly robbing a woman on a New York subway. As she screamed for help, passenger John Rote rose to the occasion. Rote gave verbal warnings and then fired a couple of warning shots. Rote was a well-respected man in his community. But a snitch ratted him off, and Rote was arrested.
Recently I spent the day in Memphis. Though I made no friends, I made some enemies. That’s Biblical Evangelism (John 15:18–21). Memphis is Tennessee’s next best thing to Los Angeles, which is a great place for the Lord’s people to intervene or interpose with the Gospel. No matter where we may be, Paul charged Timothy
Have you ever been discouraged why more people do not become saved under your preaching, teaching, or ministry? I believe these prophetic words will explain why, and will encourage you. Though we should never stop trying to maximize our effectiveness (Biblically), but we can rest assure that that sometimes it is God’s will to harden
In my recent teaching on the 53rd chapter of Isaiah, I twice spoke about “interposing,” one of which was in verse 1. Here is an excerpt from that sermon. “Back to verse one, “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” Verse 1b
This is a great commentary, but I must add the following. Remember that I am a conservative that believes in small – limited government. The duty of interposition shall not be limited to the government officials, whom Peroutka mentions. It is also the duty of the citizenry to interpose. We will always have dumb or
