Judges

 

Judges

Over and over, the various tribes of Israel failed to drive the inhabitants out of their respective parts of Canaan as God had commanded them. In time, the Israelites began to worship the gods of Canaan, subjecting them to the curses warned about in Leviticus 26:14-45. “They provoked the Lord to anger.”

God was their king, but the nation refused to obey Him. Their disobedience led them to defeat, discipline and decay. “Every man did that which is right in his own eyes.” Judges 7:16.

One of the constant problems in the Book of Judges was idolatry. Each time Israel plunged into sin, they were conquered by a neighboring nation. In each moment of crisis, God raised up a military leader who would judge the nation, call them to renewed faith in God, and deliver them from oppression.

Thirteen different judges are named. God enabled select servants, by the power of His Spirit, to accomplish great things for His glory. There would be no peace until there is a king in Israel.

Sometimes we face bold and hostile advances into our churches, neighborhoods, school, or even into our families, and then we allow ourselves to be intimidated into passivity or surrender.

When God’s people rely on God’s power in obedience to His commands, they find they have determination. Pressing on is the battle cry. Victory is theirs.

Please read the Book listed so that you can understand the word of God to its fullness. This study comes from The Jeremiah Study Bible, The Bible for Hope, The King James Bible and the Nelson’s Quick Reference Bible Commentary.

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