Introduction
Nehemiah 9:24-31 – Cycles of obedience and disobedience.Judges 2:10, 16Adversity is good for us.
Judges 2:20-3:9 – God left enemies in place to test Israel and teach them war.II Corinthians 12:7 – God left adversity for Paul.II Timothy 3:11II Timothy 4:14-18Can we face this adversity and still be faithful?James 1:2Don’t surrender to Satan’s culture.
Judges 17:7-18:31Judges 19:1-21:24 – War with the tribe of Benjamin.Joshua 24:14-15Romans 12:1Hebrews 11:32-34 – God saw faith in these men who put up a fight.Ephesians 4:11-12Thankfully, God is full of grace.
Judges 3:7-12 – The cycle continued!God took pity on them and saved again and again.I John 4:14I John 1:9