Judges 7:1-8:35 Gideon’s War
Gideon’s army is stripped from 32,000 men to 300, against 135,000. These two chapters chronicle the building of his army, the war, and the sad ending forty years later.
Judges 6:25-40 Baal and the Fleece
Gideon faces another challenge from God. Tear down the altar fo Baal and prepare for battle. Not surprisingly, Gideon would like some confirmation before launching out.
Judges 6:1-27 Introduction to Gideon
Gideon has a very strange encounter. Here we learn who Gideon is, in his estimation, and in God’s estimation.
Judges 4:1-5:31 Deborah the Judge
Deborah is the only woman Judge recorded in the Scriptures. These chapters detail her story, and that of Barak and Sisera, commanders of the Jewish and Canaanite troops. We also meet another God-fearing woman, Jael.
Judges 3:7-31The Testing by God
A review of verses 1-6 reveals that God used other nations to test His won people to determine if their faith was genuine. The rest of the book catalogs failure after failure and God raising Judges to deliver His people from bondage.
Judges 1:27-2:23 Times of Testing
The book of Judges is a sad time of rebellion against the LORD by the nation of Israel. it is a time of testing, of growing, and of rebellion.These verses are foundational for understanding the book.
Judges 1:1-17 Introduction to Judges
The Book of Judges. What a mess the people of Israel were in during this season. This is an introduction and a first glimpse.