19 Old Testament - Reign of the Judges

 Deborah, a Prophetess, Judges Israel

Gideon and 300 men deliver Israel from the Midianites

Samson foolishly tells Delilah that if he's shaven he will lose his strength.

19 OT The Reign of the Judges

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Old Testament Lesson 19:  The Reign of the Judges

Old Testament Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual, pg 87

Judges 2; 4; 6-7; 13–16

In the book of Judges we learn about some of the “stakes” that can support us; ie., the influences that will strengthen us in living the gospel in a challenging world.

1.  Righteous parents:     The strength of righteous parents and the consequences of forsaking their ways

2.  Righteous friends:      Deborah—the strength of a righteous friend

3.  Faith in God:                Gideon—the strength of faith in God

4.  Covenants :                 Samson—the strength of covenants and the consequences of breaking them

Offsetting the tragic parts of Israel's history (during the Reign of the Judges after Joshua led the Children of Israel to conquer most of the Promised Land)  are stories of people who remained true, setting powerful examples of how to exercise faith and courage in an apostate world. Deborah and Gideon were both righteous judges whom the Lord raised up to deliver Israel. Deborah’s faith was largely responsible for delivering Israel from a Canaanite army. Gideon’s reliance on the Lord allowed his 300-man army to miraculously defeat the Midianites.



We, also can learn much from Samson’s failure to avoid self-justification and uncontrolled passion.

As we "stake" ourselves to the Lord and His Gospel, we can follow the examples of Deborah and Gideon and join modern Israel in becoming a mighty and pure people before the second coming of the Lord.

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