Judges 20:12-21:25 Civil War
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.
Judges 19:1-20:11 Immorality in Israel
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.
Judges 17:1-18:31 Idolatry in Israel
Judges 16:4-31 Oh Samson, Samson, Samson
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.
Judges 15:1-16:3 Samson Visits His Wife
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.
Judges 14:1-20 Surprises About Samson
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.
Judges 13:1-25 Samson’s Parents
This couple has a very unique relationship. Let’s examine the marriage relationship through this couple in their encounter wit the Angel of God.
Judges 11:29-12:7 Jephthah’s Vow
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.
Judges 10:1-11:28 Who is Jephthah?
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.
Judges 9:1-57 Abimelech’s Treachery
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.
