“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 8 Gideon
Tier 2: Judges 10-12
Tier 3: Judges 10-12

Tier 1 Questions

1. Remember that an ephod is a priestly garment. What did the Israelites tell Gideon to do? (Judges 8:22-23)
   

• What object of his did they end up worshipping? (v. 27)

Tiers 2-3 Questions

1. When the Israelites cried out to God in Judges 10, what did God first say to them? (Judges 10:11-14)
   

• After they

, got rid of their

Reveal Answer

, and

Reveal Answer

the Lord, God could no longer bear their misery. (Judges 10:15-16)

• What foolish vow did Jephthah make after the Spirit of the Lord came on him to defeat the Ammonites?

Application

1. Note some observations in today’s chapters about God’s nature, human nature, and themes. Take a minute to hear how the Holy Spirit wants you to respond and talk to someone this week about what you have learned about God’s nature.
   

2. What warnings can you learn from the foolish decisions of the leaders you heard about today? Ask God to help you heed these warning for your own life.