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The
Book of Judges
The Book of Judges was taught by Dr. James Modlish
JUDGES
2:1-22
Introduction:
This chapter is simply
a review of past events and an overview of things yet to
come. The key verse is verse 13 (where else?)," And they
forsook the Lord, and served Baal and Ashtoroth," which
were male and female deities.
All through their history
Israel was plagued by Baal worship; once it got into
their lives, it was difficult to exterminate. Because
they forsook the Lord, He forsook them and "sold them"
into the hands of their enemies time after
time.
I. From Gilgal to Bochim
(vs. 1-5)
Gilgal is first
mentioned in (Josh. 4:19), It is the place where Israel
crosses the Jordan. At Gilgal they are reminded to pass
on the mighty deeds of the Lord from generation to
generation. Every family needs a "pile of 12 stones" to
which they can refer future generations. Judges (2) is
the only mention of Bochin in Scripture and is a place of
sacrifice. The lesson is obvious - only constant
reminders will lead to sacrifice.
II. The death of Joshua (vs.
6-10)
Israel followed the
Law during the years of Joshua and the leaders that
followed him, but when they were dead, the nation
backslide. (vs. 10)
Observations:
A. Failure to pass on
our faith in a detailed way will result in disaster. God
has no grandchildren - (see Deut. 6:1-15)
B. The emphasis is on
"inheritance" (vs. 6,9) which is a place of rest. (See
Heb. 3:9-19)
III. Disobedience, judgment
and deliverance (vs. 11-22)
A. Did you ever
hear anyone say they were "hot," voicing displeasure or
anger? In (vs. 14) God is "hot!"
B. When the judgment
became so severe that the nation finally did cry out to
God, He would send a deliverer; but note that God was
with the judge personally, not with the nation
collectively.
C. These failures are
seen in professing Christians today. Instead of
overcoming the enemy, we compromise and let the enemy
drag us down.
D. God will not do
for you what He intended for you to do for yourself.
(vs.
22,23) (Phil. 4:13)
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