“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

Tier 1: Judges 16 Samson
Tier 2: Judges 16; 20-21
Tier 3: Judges 16-21

Tier 1 Questions

1. Why did Samson end up as a prisoner of the Philistines?
   

2. What pattern happens throughout the book of Judges between the Israelites and God?
   

• Although not part of your assigned Scripture, consider the last verse of the book of Judges: 21:25 (ESV), “In those days there was

king in Israel. Everyone did what was

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in his

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.” What insight does this verse offer to the pattern in Judges?

Tiers 2-3 Questions

1. Why did Samson end up as a prisoner of the Philistines?

1. Make a few notes of the closing events revealed in today’s chapters of Judges.
   

• What pattern happens throughout the book of Judges between the Israelites and God?

• Note the last verse of the book, Judges 21:25 (ESV), “In those days there was

king in Israel. Everyone did what was

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in his

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.” What insight does this verse offer to the pattern in Judges?

Application

1. How do you see this pattern of Judges in your life and the world today? Take some time to repent for yourself and our country for doing what is right in our own eyes.
   

2. What are some specific areas in your life God is calling you to surrender to Jesus as King? Ask God to reveal what is holding you back from yielding to Him and surrender today.