Hello, and welcome back to Bible Study Basics with Mellie. In this episode we study Judges 13–17, covering the birth and life of Samson, his feats of strength and failures (including Delilah’s betrayal), his final act of sacrifice, and the moral decline in Israel shown through Micah’s idolatry. Mellie draws practical lessons about obedience, the proper use of God-given gifts, the danger of revenge, and how personal choices bring consequences. The episode closes with encouragement to return to God and rely on His strength.

In this episode of Bible Study Basics with Mellie we read Judges 9–12 (NIV), covering Abimelech’s violent rise and downfall, Jotham’s parable, the judges Tola and Jair, Jephthah’s contentious leadership and vow, and the closing judges.

Mellie offers historical context, practical lessons on leadership and repentance, and a closing prayer to encourage listeners to trust God and reflect on their own faith.

In this episode Mellie reads Judges 5–8, presenting Deborah and Barak’s victory song and the story of Gideon’s calling, battles, and miracles.

She draws out themes of faith, obedience, God’s deliverance, and the pitfalls of idolatry, with practical reflections for today.

In this episode Mellie introduces the Book of Judges (Judges 1–4), outlining its setting, themes of sin and repentance, and the recurring cycle of Israel's failure and God's deliverance. She summarizes early conquests, Israel's compromises with the Canaanites, and key stories of judges like Ehud, Deborah, and Jael.

The talk highlights God's judgment and mercy, the dangers of cultural compromise, and how imperfect people were used for God’s purposes, drawing practical lessons about faith, leadership, and the consequences of disobedience.

In this episode of Bible Study Basics with Mellie we finish Joshua 20–24 (NIV), covering the cities of refuge, the allocation of Levitical towns, the eastern tribes’ altar controversy, and Joshua’s farewell with the covenant renewed at Shechem.

Key takeaways include God’s faithfulness in fulfilling promises, the need for justice and spiritual leadership, practical warnings against compromise, and the call to mentor the next generation to hold fast to the Lord.

In this episode Mellie reads and explains Joshua 15–19 (NIV), walking through the detailed allotments and boundaries given to the tribes of Israel, highlighting key stories like Caleb and Aksa, the daughters of Zelophehad, and the tribe of Dan's migration.

She explores the historical and spiritual significance of the land divisions, lessons on obedience and courage, and how these details connect to later biblical events and meanings.

In this episode Mellie reads and discusses Joshua chapters 10–14 (NIV), covering the southern and northern campaigns, the miraculous prolonging of the day at Gibeon, the defeat of many kings, and the full conquest of much of Canaan.

The episode also explains the summary lists of conquered kings, the division of land among the tribes (including the special role of the Levites and the east-of-Jordan allotments), and Caleb’s faithful claim of Hebron as his inheritance.

Highlights include lessons on obedience, God’s faithfulness in battle and promise-keeping, and practical application for trusting God through ongoing personal and communal struggles.

This episode walks through Joshua 5–9, covering Israel's renewal at Gilgal, the miraculous fall of Jericho, the sin and punishment of Achan, the conquest of Ai, and the deceptive treaty with the Gibeonites.

Key themes include faith, obedience, consequences of disobedience, God’s provision, and practical lessons on prayer, preparation, and commitment to God’s plan.

Mellie introduces the book of Joshua, covering Joshua 1–4: God’s commission to Joshua, the spies and Rahab, the miraculous crossing of the Jordan, and the memorial of twelve stones.

The episode highlights themes of faith, obedience, leadership transition, and God’s presence and power, with practical applications for listeners facing new challenges.

In this episode we finish Deuteronomy (chapters 31–34), covering Moses’ commissioning of Joshua, the recording and public reading of the law, Moses’ powerful song that warns Israel, blessings on the tribes, and Moses’ death on Mount Nebo.

Key themes include the transfer of leadership, the importance of teaching God’s Word to all generations, God’s faithfulness amid human failure, and practical lessons for discipleship and gratitude.