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Judges depicts Israel’s cycles of sin, oppression, and deliverance under judges. It reveals the depth of humanity’s rebellion and God’s mercy in raising deliverers. The book highlights the need for a righteous, eternal King, pointing to Christ, who rescues His people from sin’s bondage and reigns in perfect justice and peace.

  • What is the main message of Judges in the Bible?

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    The Book of Judges depicts Israel’s cycle of sin and redemption over approximately 300 years, emphasizing moral decay and the need for righteous leadership. Through flawed judges, God delivers His people despite their disobedience, reflecting His mercy and sovereignty. Ultimately, it foreshadows the righteous kingship of Christ, offering hope and redemption.

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  • Judges Bible Summary

    Judges Bible Summary: Leads to the Book of Ruth As we prepare to study the biblical book of Ruth, let’s first make an attempt at a book of Judges summary. As we arrive at such a summary, I think what we encounter in the book of Ruth will be all the more encouraging. Judges Bible Summary: Moses, Joshua, …?…

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  • Judges 19 Commentary

    Open your Bible to Judges chapter 19. We’ll be finishing the book of Judges today. We’re going to see the climax of Israel’s Canaanization in this lesson. And it’s not pretty. Verse 1 of Judges 19. KJV Judges 19:1 ¶ And it came to pass in those days, when there was no king in Israel, No…

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  • Judges 17 Commentary

    Open your Bible to Judges chapter 17. The 17th chapter and our second to last lesson in the book of Judges. Judges 17:1-5 We’ve made it to the conclusion of the book. We’ve seen the progressive Canaanization of Israel throughout the first 16 chapters of this book. And we see more of this process in…

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  • Judges 16 Commentary

    So, God responds to Samson’s faith and mercifully revives him. And he goes on to judge Israel for 20 years. The end! No, just kidding. I wish it was the end. But unfortunately we have one more chapter left. And it’s the worst one yet for Samson. Chapter 16, verse 1. 16:1 ¶ Then went Samson…

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  • Judges 15 Commentary

    So, Samson gets angry, kills a few Philistines, and then leaves his wife. His wife is given to another man, without him knowing. Then we enter chapter 15, verse 1. 15:1 ¶ But it came to pass within a while after, in the time of wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid; and…

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  • Judges 14 Summary

    Open your Bible to the 14th chapter of the book of Judges. Judges, chapter 14. This is our 11th lesson in this book. And this week we’re going to be continuing – and actually finishing! – what we started last week. Last week we talked about three minor judges and then the parents of our…

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