• Acts 13:16-20
  • Judges (Judges – I Samuel 8)
    • Judges 1:27-36
    • Summary of events
    • There were up to 18 judges, depending on who you count as a judge. There are at least 14 we have specifically named as judges.
    • Eli
      • I Samuel 2:22-23; 3:12-13 – Eli cursed for not rebuking his children.
      • Proverbs 23:14
      • It is important to discipline your children to positive effect. It is not enough to just make a scene.
    • The terrible cycle (Judges 2:13-23)
      • Period of rest and peace
      • Sin
      • Oppression
      • Cries to God
      • Judge to deliver
    • Does this teach us anything about God?
      • He is longsuffering!
      • Nehemiah 9:25-28 – the compassion of God
      • He listens!
    • Does this teach us anything about people?
      • We can’t stand prosperity!
      • The importance of good leadership – Judges 17:6; 21:25
      • We have short memories.