God Equips Us. Judges 1

 

Judges 1 – God Equips Us                                      

January 1,2022                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 After the death of Joshua, the nation did not function as one great army.  Individual tribes fought to claim their inheritance, and often the tribes worked together; but something was lost in the transition. God’s people must endeavor “to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:3.

What began with conquest, soon became compromised as the defeated tribes gave in to the enemy. If we do not defeat the enemy completely, the enemy will eventually defeat us. Israel learned their ways and worshiped their god, and the Lord had to chasten His people to bring them back. They forgot the warnings of Moses and Joshua.

It has been well said, “The one thing we learn from history is that we do not learn from history.”  Read  Corinthians 6:1-7:1 and take it to heart.

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.