by Dan Lentz 1. What’s the most encouraging thing that has happened to you lately? Be sure to explain why this was encouraging to you. Read Judges 7:2-4, 13-15; 8:22-26a. 2. From this passage, describe the events and circumstances that were likely discouraging to Gideon. Then describe what was likely encouraging to Gideon. 3. How […]
by Tom Moll Following 40 years of peace the Israelites rebelled against God and he raised up the Moabites to humble them. They repented and cried out for help. God answered, raising up Ehud, the left-handed judge. Empowered by God Ehud easily could have been intimidated by the power and might of Moab. Instead he […]
by Dan Lentz 1. When making a decision, do you act quickly and decisively, or slowly and deliberately? Regardless of your decision making style, give an example when a decision has turned out well for you. Read Judges 3:15-25, 29, 30. 2. Consider some of the decisions made in this passage: • Israel’s decision to cry […]
July 10 Day 1 Luke 8:40–56 Colossians 3:15–25 Psalms 130, 131 1 Chronicles 15, 16 Day 2 Luke 9:1–17 Colossians 4:1–9 Psalm 132 1 Chronicles 17—19 Day 3 Luke 9:18–27 Colossians 4:10–18 Psalms 133, 134 1 Chronicles 20—22 Day 4 Luke 9:28–36 1 Thessalonians 1 Psalm 135 1 Chronicles 23—25 Day […]
by Sam E. Stone Judges 3:1-6 sets the stage for the remainder of the book. The following verses outline the pattern that is repeated as each judge comes on the scene. Over and over we learn the name of the oppressor, the duration of the oppression, the name of the deliverer, and the length of […]
