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Galatians 5:16-23 teaches that at any moment we are either walking by the Holy Spirit or according to the sin nature. Walking by the Spirit, enjoying fellowship with God, walking in the light are virtually synonymous. During these times, the Holy Spirit is working in us to illuminate our minds to the truth of Scripture and to challenge us to apply what we learn. But when we sin, we begin to live based on the sin nature. Our works do not count for eternity. The only way to recover is to confess (admit, acknowledge) our sin to God the Father and we are instantly forgiven, cleansed, and recover our spiritual walk (1 John 1:9). Please make sure you are walking by the Spirit before you begin your Bible study, so it will be spiritually profitable.

Judges (2021)

Judges (2021)

January 2021 - May 2023

Judges is a book that is rarely taught on in any church. This is a tragedy because it is a book for our times. What is impressive about this book is the theme. The last verse in Judges: “In those days there was no king in Israel; every man did that which was right in his own eyes.” Judges was in many ways the dark ages of Israel’s history: they rejected the authority of God, they rejected the authority of Scripture, and in its place they substituted their own authority. In other words, instead of looking to God and His Word for absolutes and structuring all their thought under that umbrella they looked to the community, to one another, to themselves as the source of absolute right and wrong.

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61 - Decision Making in the Bible [B]
Tue, Jun 21, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:31-35
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 10 secs
Do the Scriptures contain all we need to know to find God’s will for our lives? Listen to this message to hear examples of Old and New Testament believers who were guided in their decisions. See how Balaam and his talking donkey were shown God’s will. Hear about New Testament decision making which came from the wisdom found in the Word of God. On a personal level in making a decision, always consider how it will impact your spiritual life.
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62 - Holy Spirit and Gideon [B]
Tue, Jun 28, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:35-40
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 20 secs
Would you like to know more about the Holy Spirit and His role in your life? Listen to this message to begin a detailed study of the Holy Spirit as He is presented both in the Old and the New Testaments. Learn that He is a distinct Person and Member of the Trinity and not just a force. See that from the oldest books in the Bible the Holy Spirit is a part of Creation and guidance. Hear passages that describe His divine essence, equal with both God the Father and God the Son, and see what the believers in the first century knew of Him.
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63 - The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament [B]
Tue, Jul 05, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:35-40
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 5 secs
Where is the first reference to the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament? Listen to this lesson to learn that He is mentioned in Genesis 1:2. Find out that Job, which may be the first book that was written, mentions the Holy Spirit’s distinct role and divinity. Take a journey through the remainder of the Hebrew Scriptures to hear a number of references to the Holy Spirit aiding people in craftsmanship, military leadership, and prophecy. Appreciate that all believers in the Church Age are indwelt permanently and we need not fear the Holy Spirit being taken from us.
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64 - God Gives the Victory; Failure of Fear [B]
Tue, Jul 12, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 7:1-4
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 31 secs
Are you easily frightened and constantly anxious? Listen to this lesson to learn life-changing principles about fear and how it can destroy your life. Find out biblical solutions involving trusting God and hear a number of Bible promises that you need to call to mind when in a fearful situation. Continue hearing how God gave Gideon victory, in spite of his fears. against the overwhelming forces of the Midianites.
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65 - Testing: God’s Refining Process [B]
Tue, Jul 19, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 7:1-8:3
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 11 secs

How does God make certain that everyone realizes that He is the one who wins our battles and delivers us? Listen to this lesson about Gideon to learn how God refined the troops under Gideon’s command. Find out why Gideon was to choose those who lapped the water rather than those who kneeled to drink. See how God in His grace gave Gideon an extra shot of confidence before the battle. Hear the one place in the Book of Judges where someone worships God and understand that the battle is always the Lord’s.

The senior British Army officer referred to during this class is Major General Orde Wingate.

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66 - Gideon’s Failure: Resurgence of Paganism [B]
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 8:4-33
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 19 secs

What happens when the leaders and people of a nation are operating on pure paganism? Listen to this lesson to learn the tragic story of how Gideon went from trusting God for a great victory and then reverted back to paganism. Hear how he took his weary army to Succoth and was treated rudely. See his punishment of the people of Succoth in a way not based on the Mosaic Law. Learn how he turned down a chance to be king but enabled the people of Israel to return to their idol worship.

During the announcements Dr. Dean mentioned the upcoming Pre-Trib Rapture Study Group conference. For more information, visit www.pre-trib.org

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67 - National Failure: Ingratitude Toward God [B]
Tue, Aug 02, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 8:4-35
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 50 secs
How grateful are you today for all God has done in your life? Listen to this message to hear thirteen life-changing principles about gratitude and the importance of living in the light of that thanksgiving. As you hear this review of the tragic way Gideon failed to remember God’s help and began to demand tribute from his people in a kingly manner, remember to make time in your day to show your thankfulness to the One who makes all your blessings possible.
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68 - Paganism and Tyranny [B]
Tue, Aug 09, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 9:1
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 12 secs
What does the Bible teach about government? Listen to this lesson to begin a study comparing the days of the Judges in Israel with what is happening in America today. Follow a history of how the laws governing countries developed in western civilization and the influence they had on our Founding Fathers. See that when the people of a country slide into paganism and abandon godly principles, their country begins to collapse. Hear a four-part definition of paganism.

Books mentioned by Dr. Dean during this class include:

• Lex Rex by Samuel Rutherford.

• A Match Made in Heaven: American Jews, Christian Zionists, and One Man's Exploration of the Weird and Wonderful Judeo-Evangelical Alliance by Zev Chafets.

The movie Dr. Dean referenced is God’s Not Dead.

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69 - Abimelech the Bramble King [B]
Tue, Aug 16, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 9:1-22
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 55 secs
After Gideon was told by God how to destroy the enemies of his country, he failed to give God the recognition due Him, but became like an eastern potentate. What were the consequences of this on the next generation of his family? Listen to this lesson to hear about one of his sons, Abimelech, who killed all but one of his 70 brothers in order to become king. Hear the bramble fable told by the surviving brother, Jotham, as he warned the people about what was going to happen to the nation. Realize that we too, need to be aware of what is happening in our country and pray for God’s help in overturning the evil forces.
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70 - God’s Providential Interference [B]
Tue, Aug 23, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 9:23-57
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 58 mins 45 secs
Do you like to see justice done when someone has committed a wrong? Listen to this message to hear about a time when God’s unseen hand was at work punishing Abimelech and the people of Shechem for the evil they had done. Hear about the battle that took place and how a woman wounded Abimelech by dropping a stone on him from a wall. Be assured that God is always at work providentially and that evil will always be repaid.
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