“Whenever the LORD raised up judges for them, the LORD was with the judge, and he saved them from the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge. For the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning because of those who afflicted and oppressed them.” —Judges 2:18 (ESV)
Bible Engagement: The Promised Land/Judges
Book of Judges—named after the leaders God raised up to save the Israelites after their repentance after they cried out to God. Some scholars believe the accounts of the Judges many not have included the entire nation of Israel.
Author: possibly the prophet Samuel
Audience: the Israelites after they received a king
Genre: historical narrative with a poem of Deborah
When: around 1050 B.C.
Why: To explain Israel’s historical rejection of God and God’s gracious works of salvation for those who cried out to Him.
Tier 1: Judges 2; 4 Rebellion; Deborah and Barak
Tier 2: Judges 2-4
Tier 3: Judges 1-5
Tier 1 Questions
What did the angel of the Lord say to the Israelites in Judges 2?
Judges 2:10 describes the next generation as those who “did not
• How could this have happened?
God sent
Summarize the events in Judges chapter 4.
Tiers 2-3 Questions
What did the angel of the Lord say to the Israelites in Judges 2?
Judges 2:10 describes the next generation as those who “did not
• How could this have happened?
God sent
Summarize the events in Judges chapter 4.
Application
- Do you see a similar situation with generations in our country not knowing the Lord or His works? Spend a few moments to intercede for hearts to be open and ask God how you can help share the good news.