When the Israelites were oppressed by their enemies due to their own sin, God raised up Deborah to be judge-the only woman judge. Through her oversight and leadership, Israel experienced victory over the Canaanites and enjoyed 40 years of peace. But it was another woman-Jael-who is credited with a great victory when she single-handedly killed the Canaanite general named Sisera. Find out in today's study how Sisera is a picture of our own flesh, and how we must also be willing to put to death some things in our lives.

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The people of Israel enjoy many years of peace under the leadership of the various judges. But when the judges die, the people fall back into sin and idolatry. Their faith would rise and fall on the backs of their leaders. It's a pattern throughout Judges that reminds us to keep our focus on Jesus ONLY, not on people. People may fail us or disappoint us, but Jesus never will!

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After the death of Joshua, the Israelites began to revert to their old ways of idolatry. It was due in large part to the pagan influences that they allowed to remain in the land. They were unwilling to dislodge the pagan people who led them down a pagan path. The result was devastating. Pastor Gary teaches on the 3 Stages of a Christian's life in today's study from Judges 1 entitled, "Conquer, or Be Conquered."

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The last two chapters of Joshua (Ch.23-24) record the final counsel of a dying man. Just before Joshua dies at the age of 110, he takes time to impart final words of exhortation to the nation of Israel. His counsel is timeless and we can learn from his advice. Pastor Gary digs out four important truths from these closing chapters of the book of Joshua.

An in-depth study of 2 Kings 20:12-21.

When the Israelites had settled the Promised Land a rumor started circulating that some of the Israelites were engaging in false worship. Hearsay nearly led to a civil war! Have you ever heard something and jumped to conclusions without knowing all the facts? Sure. We all have. But this story is a good reminder to us that we have a duty and obligation to "believe the best until we know the rest." Pastor Gary takes us on a survey of Joshua 10-21 and lands in Chapter 22 for today's study entitled, "Rumors, Hearsay, and Half-truths."

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