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.
Wisdom is what makes winners in life in every arena. This is why the writer of the book of Proverbs, Solomon, regarded as the...
We wrap up our study of the book of Exodus. We explore some interesting facts, highlight the important themes, and list some of the...
The East is important in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old, it is associated with the Garden of Eden and the...
