The Book of Judges

Join Kate and Sheila as they journey through Judges, a book of disobedience, oppression, crying out to God, judge (aka leader) appointed, deliverance, and peace cycling over and over. God was clear- take over the land, but instead His people intermarried and started to worship idols. Downward spirals are never pretty, but they can teach a great deal. In chapter 2, the text says they failed to teach the next generation.Ch. 4-Deborah the prophetess helps her insecure commander, Barak (Be Brave-God’s in control)Ch. 5-the resourceful Jael bravely uses what she has on hand (a tent peg) to kill the man Barak was afraid of (Serve God with what we have on hand)Ch. 6-Gideon’s story shows the patience of God and how He meets people where they areCh. 8 Gideon goes from “the Lord will rule over you” to building an ephod that became a snare to the peopleCh 11- Jepthah’s unwise vow that cost his daughter’s life (Watch our words closely)Abimelech killed his 70 half-brothers on a stone (the youngest escaped) (he received 70 silver coins-is money ever the answer?)Abeimelech was killed by a millstone a woman dropped out of a tower (Another resourceful woman)Samson – never trust someone (Delilah) who seeks to weaken you (Pick your friends carefully)“In those days there was no king in Israel. People did whatever they felt like doing.” Judges 17:6 and 21:25 (Ask what does God want me to do instead)Talk about a rollercoaster ride! Please join us & discover how this book can guide, real change always starts from the inside!