Scripture Text: Judges 7:1-9:57

Memory Verse: “And the Lord said to Gideon, ‘The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel claim glory for itself against Me, saying, “My own hand has saved me.”’” Judges 7:2

Introduction:

In order that victory against Midian might be clearly divine, the Lord first reduced Gideon’s army from 32,000 to ten thousand by sending the fearful and fainthearted home, as the law commanded. The army was still reduced further by testing the soldiers at the river. Those who lapped water like a

Sunday: Deborah-Barak’ s Deliverance: Judges 4:1-13

Deborah was a prophetess; she had prophetic gifts, which enabled her to hear messages from God and to communicate His will to the people. Deborah’s close relationship with God gave her great influence among her people.

Monday: God Went Before Barak: Judges 4:14-24

It is essential that God goes before us to prepare the way; unless He guides us along the way, our endeavors will fail. Consequently, we must earnestly seek to be open to God’s continual leading in our lives. (Exodus 33:15; Psalms 119:105)

Tuesday: The Song of Deborah: Judges 5:1-31

The song

Scripture Text: Judges 4:1-6:40

Memory Verse: “When leaders lead in Israel, When the people willingly offer themselves, Bless the Lord! Hear, O kings! Give ear, O princes! I, even I, will sing to the Lord; I will sing praise to the Lord God of Israel.” Judges 5:2-3

Introduction:

The next oppressor was Jabin, king of the Canaanite stronghold of Hazor. With his boasted nine hundred chariots of war, he held the Israelites under his domination for twenty years. God raised up a prophetess named Deborah. Deborah commissioned Barak to go north and attack, but he refused to go unless she

Sunday: Israel Fights the Canaanites: Judges 1:1-26

After the death of Joshua, the nation did not function as one great army. Individual tribes fought to claim their inheritance, and often the tribes worked together; but something was definitely lost in the transition. God’s people must endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:3)

Monday: Driving Out the Canaanites: Judges 1:27-36

What began with conquest soon became compromise as the defeated tribes gave in to the enemy. If we do not defeat the enemy completely, the enemy will eventually defeat us. Israel soon learned

Scripture Text: Judges 1:1-3:31

Memory Verse: “Then the Angel of the Lord came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said: ‘I led you up from Egypt and brought you to the land of which I swore to your fathers; and I said, “I will never break My covenant with you.”’” Judges 2:1

Introduction:

After the death of Joshua, the tribe of Judah took the leadership in warring against the Canaanites in the south. In spite of God’s promise of victory, Judah sought the assistance of the tribe of Simeon, showing that their faith lacked complete dependence on God’s Word.

The

Sunday: Cities of Refuge: Joshua 20:1-9

The cities of refuge are a type of salvation through Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is our “city of refuge”, but the salvation He gives is in contrast to the refuge given to the manslayer. It true that the believer must come to Christ, but it is also true that Christ first comes to us. (Hebrews 6:18-20; Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 19:10)

Monday: Towns for the Levites: Joshua 21:1-45

God kept His promise and gave them rest from war, enabling them to conquer all their enemies and enjoy their inheritance. We have spiritual rest today through

Scripture Text: Joshua 20:1-24:33

Memory Verse: “But take careful heed to do the commandment and the law which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, to love the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.” Joshua 22:5

Introduction:

The next step in the allocation of land was to set apart six cities of refuge, three on each side of the Jordan River, where a manslayer might flee from the avenger of blood. A manslayer

Sunday: Tribes East of the Jordan: Joshua 13:8-33

The dividing of the land among the twelve tribes was a deep spiritual experience for the Israelites. It fulfilled God’s promise concerning the land and inspired hope for a greater fulfillment of the peace they now enjoyed. God has promised every faithful believer the everlasting kingdom of God. (Psalms 16:6; Matthew 5:3-10; Ephesians 5:5)

Monday: Caleb’s Inheritance: Joshua 14:1-15

Caleb remained faithful to God and received fully His promised inheritance. Caleb had a living hope because of his faith. His life illustrates the believer’s faithfulness and acceptance of the Father’s promise under

Scripture Text: Joshua 13:8-19:51

Memory Verse: “So Moses swore on that day, saying, ‘Surely the land where your foot has trodden shall be your inheritance and your children’s forever, because you have wholly followed the Lord my God.’” Joshua 14:9

Introduction:

Two and a half tribes, Reuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh had already been assigned land east of the Jordan. Levi did not receive a tribal inheritance, since that was the priestly tribe, and the Lord had a special inheritance for them. Dropping Levi from the tribes leaves only eleven tribes. But Joseph’s two sons, Ephraim

Sunday: The Gibeonites Deception: Joshua 9:1-27

The Gibeonites knew that their neighbors were fighting a losing battle, for God was fighting for Israel, and no army could resist Him. So, they decided to use deception instead of muscle. If Satan does not defeat you by coming as the devouring lion, he will try again as the deceiving serpent. He never gives up. (1 Peter 5:8-9; 2 Corinthians 11:3 Deuteronomy 7)

Monday: Israel Defeats Amorite Coalition: Joshua 10:1-11

Even though Israel had made a mistake in entering into a covenant with the Gibeonites, God helped His people by defending them. Often