The story of Israel's oppression by surrounding nations teaches us some important lessons about who God is.

Abimelech's story is contrasted by Tola's short description. Jair's passage provides a foil to Jephthah's upcoming story. And through it all, God's goodness and righteous remain steadfast.

Abimelech's story is contrasted by Tola's short description. Jair's passage provides a foil to Jephthah's upcoming story. And through it all, God's goodness and righteous remain steadfast.

God has a way of working out his will in his timing. Sin has consequences, as this story shows. God uses any person and any thing to work out his will. His will prevails.

When we stop loving God, we stop loving people, as seen in this passage from the book of Judges. After Gideon's death, the saga of the nation of Israel continues with disagreements, deals made, and parables told.

When we stop loving God, we stop loving people, as seen in this passage from the book of Judges. After Gideon's death, the saga of the nation of Israel continues with disagreements, deals made, and parables told.

Speaker Ginger Ciminello shares how to spiritually thrive in today's chaotic world.

Speaker Ginger Ciminello shares how to spiritually thrive in today's chaotic world.

Speaker Ginger Ciminello shares how to spiritually thrive in today's chaotic world.

Gideon's life draws to a close with many mixed messages. The people respond by turning to idolatry as soon as Gideon dies. But, the God who guides and uses Gideon's story is the same God who has control of ours! Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.