Judges
This is a shocking set of stories about a nation turning from faith to failure because, although they had accepted law from God as their constitution, their hearts did not align with God’s heart on the right ways to live, love, value and treat others.
There are some famous characters in this book, some with heroic, endearing and even redeeming qualities. Some of them turn to God in moments of crisis and we get amazing glimpses of his power as a result. But where Israel ends up shows that people need much more than religion and occasional prayers to live a good life.
Introduction
Watch our overview video on the book of Judges, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In Judges, the Israelites turn awa...