1. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth …

2. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth When The Judges Ruled Israel

3. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth Familiar quotes depicting a sad truth…  Students of history & “people watchers” easily see examples illustrating this in everyday culture  Biblically, no book better illustrates this than Judges Lesson 1 – General Introduction

4. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth Overview  The Scripture reveals “negative reviews” of Israel’s O.T. history  Paul gives such a “review” Acts 13:16-41  Judges are mentioned v. 20  Days when Israel didn’t do her best Lesson 1 – General Introduction

5. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth Overview  These days fall between the end of the Conquest Years & the United Kingdom  Any O.T. revelation is always worth our time & effort to study 2 Tim 3:16-17 Rom 15:4 1 Cor 10:1-11 Lesson 1 – General Introduction

6. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth The Book Of Judges  A chronicle of a sad & disappointing cycle in Israel’s history…repeated unfaithfulness  When studying the book, one can only wonder why she kept committing the same sins over & over [earlier secular quotes] Lesson 1 – General Introduction

7. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth Israel’s “Cycle Of Unfaithfulness” Apostasy Oppression Repentance Deliverance Peace

8. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth The Book Of Judges  As unfaithful as the book portrays Israel, it shows God’s mercy & patience 2 Pet 3:9  The term “judge” does not fit our modern idea of black-robed jurists who sit on benches to hear & decide legal cases Lesson 1 – General Introduction

9. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth The Book Of Judges  Some such “judging” did occur 4:4-5  A more accurate term = “deliverer”  God would raise up such a “rescuer” to deliver Israel from oppression 3:9, 15  How many? The “list” can vary… Lesson 1 – General Introduction

10. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth List Of Judges 1) Othniel 2) Ehud 3) Shamgar 4) Deborah 5) Gideon 6) Tola 7) Jair 8) Jephthah 9) Ibzan 10) Elon 11) Abdon 12) Samson 13) Eli 14) Samuel Abimelech (Not really a “judge”)

11. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth The Book Of Judges  The author is unknown…the most popular choice is Samuel (not provable)  The book was definitely written after the death of Joshua 2:7-9 Lesson 1 – General Introduction

12. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth The Book Of Judges  Most likely, it was written during the reign of David  The reference to Jebus (Jerusalem) was not fully conquered until his days as king 1:21 Josh 15:63 2 Sam 5:6-10 Lesson 1 – General Introduction

13. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth The Book Of Judges  Students will learn or be reminded of… …the consequences of disobeying God …the patience, mercy, & forgiveness of God  The book has a 3-point outline, and is not arranged chronologically Lesson 1 – General Introduction

14. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth The Book Of Ruth  As bad as are the accounts of the judges, the story of this book is that refreshing  Spiritual character absent in Israel was found in a young Moabite widow who came to live in Israel during those days 1:1 Lesson 1 – General Introduction

15. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth The Book Of Ruth  More than likely, her story occurs very early in the days of the judges  Rahab (the harlot spared at Jericho) was the mother of Boaz…Ruth would eventually marry him Josh 2 Mt 1:5 Lesson 1 – General Introduction

16. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth The Book Of Ruth  Some view this book as a “love story”… this can be an accurate viewpoint  Family love 2:2, 11, 17-18 4:15  Marital love 3:10-15  Spiritual love 1:16 Lesson 1 – General Introduction

17. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth The Book Of Ruth  The author is unknown…the most popular choice is Samuel (not provable)  The book was most likely written during the reign of David 4:18-22  Purpose Ù to show David’s lineage Lesson 1 – General Introduction

18. In The Days When The Judges Ruled Biblical Studies From Judges & Ruth The Book Of Ruth  The book has a 4-point outline Lesson 1 – General Introduction

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