After Joshua's leadership, the period of the Judges began in Israel. During this time, the Israelites faced a cycle of apostasy, oppression by neighboring nations, repentance, and deliverance through judges whom God raised up. The book of Judges in the Bible recounts the stories of various judges who led the Israelites during this period.
Each of these judges, despite differences in circumstances and experiences, points toward Jesus. We examine the stories of Othniel, Shamgar, Gideon, Deborah, Jephthah, and Abimelech. We also reference Samson and a few other lesser known judges.
In Part 14 of The Disciple Whom Jesus Loves, Jesus’ journey to the cross accelerates as he enters Jerusalem amid Passover anticipation. From Bethany,...
What are some verses in Deuteronomy on which we ought to meditate? Scriptures referenced include Colossians 3:16; Psalm 119:11; Psalm 119:105; Joshua 1:8; Psalm...
Our study of Jesus, in “Every Book of the Bible,” takes us to the book of Job. Job is one of the most enigmatic...
