1. The Book of Fallen People - Faithful God Degeneration of a Nation Judges 19-20

2. Contextual & Cultural Facts Passage fits after Joshua’s death Joshua 24:33; Judges 2:10; 20:28 Concubines were slaves without marital rights The nation is deteriorating, having abandoned God.

3. Degeneration Marriage Women Sexuality Justice “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” (17:6)

4. No King, No Morals, No Trust Infidelity Dehumanization Hypocrisy Homosexuality Gang violence Dismemberment Convenient “Truth” Denial Fratricide Genocide Rash vows & actions

5. Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.

6. Romans 1:21 21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.

7. Romans 1:24 Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves,

8. Romans 1:26-28 For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions …God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done.

9. Ratios of Judgment 1:450 (Gideon’s band) 1:600 (Shamgar & his ox goad) 1:1000 (Samson & the jawbone) 1:3000 (Samson’s death) 1:65,130 (Concubine’s death) 1:100,000,000,000 (Jesus’ death) What’s the price of sin?

10. Finding Grace Address my own sin first Romans 2:1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things.

11. A.T.A. Schenk’s “Anguish”

12. Finding Jesus The Priest: Ministering on behalf of sinners The Ark of the Covenant: God’s promise in the midst The Offering: Their sacrifice for sin

13. Ponder Who is your ruler? How is the culture impacting your attitudes about marriage, sexual behavior, women, justice, and divine authority? What have you done about your sin? –Are you humbly self-reflecting before God before engaging in battles?