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 […]
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 […]
by Tom Moll The book of Judges is a “roller coaster ride” through a couple hundred years of Israel’s history. There are highs when the children of Israel are obedient. There are lows when they are drawn in by the culture around them and, through disobedience, walk away from God’s protection. Seen on the ride […]
by Sam E. Stone The first five lessons this quarter were based on the book of Joshua. The next five are from the next book, Judges. Today the term “judge” suggests a legal expert wearing a long, black robe and sitting in a courtroom. In Old Testament times, however, this title was used in a […]
