Judges

Judges

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

This is an expositional tour of the Book of Judges. This is the time period between the death of Joshua and the leaders of his generation until Saul is anointed as the first King of Israel. "In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes." (Judges 17:6; 21:25)

Sermons in this series
Judges 20:12-21:25 Civil War
Sun, Jul 18, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Judges 20:12-21:25
Series: Judges
Duration: 50 mins 41 secs
There is a war between the tribes. Today we look at the circumstances of this war, and the outcome. War is ugly, and when it is between brothers it is uglier. One tribe in Israel in nearly wiped out because of sin in the camp.
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Judges 19:1-20:11 Immorality in Israel
Sun, Jul 11, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Judges 19:1-20:11
Series: Judges
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 24 secs
The last story in the Book of Judges highlights the immorality of this period. Although the events described here were by no means typical, that they happened is problematic with the people of God. It plays out in four "Acts", we cover the first two in this section.
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Judges 17:1-18:31 Idolatry in Israel
Sun, Jun 27, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Judges 17:1-18:31
Series: Judges
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 59 secs
The last two stories in the Book of Judges portray the culture in Israel during the period of the Judges. This story give us a picture of the idolatry during this period. A Levite is looking for work, probably because the people have reduced their tithes. This makes for trouble.
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Judges 16:4-31 Oh Samson, Samson, Samson
Sun, Jun 13, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Judges 16:4-31
Series: Judges
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 24 secs
It is too bad that Samson's moral strength does not match his physical strength. Here is the tale of a man, given over to the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the boastful pride of life, and yet trying to serve the purpose of God. How sad.
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Judges 15:1-16:3 Samson Visits His Wife
Sun, Jun 06, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Judges 15:1-16:3
Series: Judges
Duration: 45 mins 53 secs
Samson is married now, but he does not live with his wife. When he goes to visit her it doesn't turn out quite the way he had hoped. Get all the details here.
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Judges 14:1-20 Surprises About Samson
Sun, May 30, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Judges 14:1-20
Series: Judges
Duration: 46 mins 39 secs
Many of us have an opinion of Samson that might not be fully accurate. In this text we see some details that might help us to formulate a more modest picture of him. This is good stuff.
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Judges 13:1-25 Samson's Parents
Sun, May 23, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Judges 13:1-25
Series: Judges
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 40 secs
This couple has a very unique relationship. Let's examine the marriage relationship through this couple in their encounter wit the Angel of God.
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Judges 11:29-12:7 Jephthah's Vow
Sun, May 16, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Judges 11:29-12:7
Series: Judges
Duration: 41 mins 35 secs
This is one of the most tragic stories in all of Scripture. But, is it possible that we don't know the whole story? Possibly. Let's take a closer look.
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Judges 10:1-11:28 Who is Jephthah?
Sun, May 09, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Judges 10:1-11:28
Series: Judges
Duration: 59 mins 51 secs
The story of Jephthah is complicated. In these verses we just learn a little about the time, the culture, and the state of the Nation of Israel, such as it is. Then we are introduced to Jephthah; his story is intriguing and tragic at the same time.
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Judges 9:1-57 Abimelech's Treachery
Sun, Apr 25, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Judges 9:1-57
Series: Judges
Duration: 52 mins 56 secs
Abimelech, the son of Gideon, mounts a campaign against his brothers to slaughter them. After a few years of his leadership, there is a campaign mounted against him, and the cycle of violence starts over. These are very sad days in the history of Israel.
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