Why study the book of Judges? A study of Judges will reveal the startling truth about God’s chosen people. Although knowing about God, and witnessing many of God’s miraculous works, God’s people often forgot about God. They replaced worshipping God with the worship of idols. They refused to obey God’s commands about intermarriage with the Canaanites and other peoples. They fought against each other and almost snuffed out the small tribe of Benjamin. Were the Israelites any different than many who believe in God and in His Son, Jesus Christ today? A study of Judges should instill in each believer the need for wholehearted devotion and worship of God. Continue reading Studying the Book of Judges
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Studying the Book of Joshua
Why study Joshua? The Book of Joshua reveals the faithfulness of God to His people whom He brought into the promised land. However, the fulfillment of the promises of God for the land was not automatic. God required that His people be faithful to Him and worship Him alone. God required obedience to His covenant and all that he required. Those who were not obedient to God suffered setbacks, failures and many lost their lives. The command of God to Joshua to be strong, very courageous and be obedient to God, Joshua 1:6-9, is still relevant for all believers today. Continue reading Studying the Book of Joshua