Judges (2021)

What happens to a people and their country when they ignore God? Listen to this last message from the Book of Judges to find out how rapidly a civilization collapses into chaos. Hear this episode in the book where the people of Israel are upset over what has happened to the tribe of Benjamin. See how instead of blaming themselves for this, they blamed God and worked on human solutions to solve the problem. Be challenged by four lessons we can learn from this book that are relevant for our lives today.

Dr. Dean mentioned that next week he’s going to start to teach the Interlocked series based on Charlie Clough’s Bible Framework. Click on the link to get a sneak peek of this impactful study, as well as to download the materials for this course.

Why did the Israelites lose the first two battles with the tribe of Benjamin when they had gone to God for guidance? Listen to this lesson to learn that they were wanting God to approve their own plans rather than wanting to do things God’s way. Learn that we have to come to God on His terms. See how they did things differently when they sought God about the third battle and hear what God promised them. Recognize the parallels with our own nation today as most are turning their back on God and His ways.

Israel was in a state of collapse because they had turned their back on God. The attack and murder of the Levite’s concubine stirred the people to action and they mobilized an army. Find out what the tribe of Benjamin did when Israel demanded the ones who had committed this crime be turned over to them. See that they came up with their own solution to the problem instead of seeking God’s perfect solution. Just like the Israelites, we are imploding in our own nation. Be challenged to study the Word of God and walk by means of the Holy Spirit during these days of chaos.

Just when you thought things were as bad as they could be, they get worse! Listen to this message to continue the story of the attack and horrific murder of the Levite priest’s concubine. Find out the parallels between this incident and what happened in Sodom and see the lessons being taught. Hear what cold-blooded act the Levite priest does. Learn that no matter what level of evil mankind reaches, God’s grace is there to provide a solution.

What was a concubine in ancient Israel? Listen to this message to learn that this was not part of God’s design but it was a custom of that part of the world. A concubine was a legitimate wife but of a secondary status. Hear an intriguing overview told from the end to the beginning of what events caused an almost near annihilation of the tribe of Benjamin. See the role a horrific gang rape and killing of a Levite’s concubine played in this and be warned that all of these events were caused by a series of bad, immoral decisions.

What leads to lawlessness in a nation? Listen to this lesson to learn that when individuals depart from God they become involved in the arrogance skills with disastrous results for their nation. See how failure to honor God and love your neighbor as yourself is a road to ruin and violence. Find out that when absolutes break down it can result in the destruction of a nation and civil war.

Do you view God as a good luck charm? Sadly there are people who think like that. Listen to this lesson to hear about an event in Israel when the tribe of Dan were in apostasy. They were homeless because they had not trusted God to take possession of the land He had given them, so they moved in on other people’s homes. See how their actions resulted in apostasy spreading throughout the land. Understand that when this occurs the only way to recover is to turn back to God.

Dr. Dean mentioned that when he completes the Judges series he’s going to teach the Interlocked series based on Charlie Clough’s Bible Framework. Click on the link to get a sneak peek of this impactful study, as well as to download the materials for this course.

During this lesson Dr. Dean referred to a book by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre entitled O Jerusalem,

What’s wrong with religion? Listen to this message to learn what all religions share in common and that Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with God. Hear how idolatry was brought to Israel by Micah and his mother. See how superstition became the cornerstone of their worship and understand that we need to make the Word of God the core principle of our lives.

Dr. Dean also mentioned that once he completes the Judges series he’s planning on teaching the Interlocked series based on Charlie Clough’s Bible Framework. Click on the link to get a sneak peek of this impactful study.

Can a revival turn our nation around from its pagan ways? Listen to this lesson to learn what biblical worship is and what must be at the center of all revival or renewal movements. Hear a number of examples of renewal of the nation of Israel from the Old Testament. Learn about the role of music in worship and what that involves. Hear about ten revivals in United States’ history, including the latest Asbury revival. Be challenged to evaluate worship to make certain it is not based on deception.

Are there many ways of worship? Listen to this message to learn that God says there is only one way and He sets out the specifics. Hear about a man named Micah who set up an alternate idolatrous religion in Israel and the chaos that followed. As believers we are to see the world as God has defined it and not follow man’s viewpoint.

During this message Dr. Dean referred to research from Arizona Christian University.