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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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11 - Whom Will You Serve? [B]
Tue, Apr 20, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 2:6 & Joshua 24
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 23 secs
Who do you serve: God or the world? This is always the challenge. Listen to this message to learn that friendship with the world is hostility toward God. Hear Joshua’s role in leading the Israelites as they conquered the land and see that this is the challenge he presented to them. Every believer, every day has to make this choice whom they will serve: God or their sinful nature.
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12 - Spiraling Out of Control [B]
Tue, Apr 27, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 2:6 & Joshua 24
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 47 secs
How do you define evil? Listen to this lesson to learn that in the Old Testament evil meant abandoning the true God and worshiping idols. Find out what was so appealing to this generation of Israelites that they pursued these false gods and were trapped by their evil actions. See a list of these pagan gods that were worshiped in the ancient world. Be reminded that we have to choose daily if we are going to serve God or get involved in the evil around us.
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13 - God’s Grace and Judgment [B]
Tue, May 04, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 2:11-23
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 54 mins 34 secs
What can a person or a nation expect when they follow anyone besides the Creator of the universe? Listen to this lesson to learn about stages of divine discipline designed to test them. Find out what it means when the Bible says God is angry. Hear two important figures of speech describing this. See the importance of using biblical principles when making decisions rather than relying on your feelings.
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14 - Testing Faith [B]
Tue, May 11, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 2:6 & Genesis 22
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 13 secs
Are you facing any adversities or difficulties in your life today? Listen to this lesson to learn what the Bible teaches us about testing and temptation. Hear eleven basic principles and a list of tests that are common to all of us. Find out the role our volition plays in passing tests and the spiritual skills we need to know and apply in our lives. Hear about thirteen tests Abraham faced and see which ones he passed. When adversity comes into your life, remember that God always meets us where we are and asks that we trust Him to fulfill His promises.
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15 - Testing Faith; Biblical Leaders [B]
Tue, May 18, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 3:1-6
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 39 secs
Are you going to obey God or not when adversity comes your way? Listen to this lesson to review principles on the importance of the testing of your faith, including the illustration of Abraham and the Exodus generation. See how the Israelites in the land abandoned God and began to worship idols. Begin a study of what the Bible teaches us about the standards for leadership for both men and women.
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16 - Biblical Leaders–Part 2 [B]
Tue, May 25, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 3:1-6
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 39 secs
Does the Bible have anything to say about leadership principles? Listen to this lesson to learn that there are abundant passages devoted to developing true, biblical leaders. Learn five major characteristics of leaders including the importance of fearing the Lord and what that signifies. Understand that developing leadership traits is a part of growing to spiritual maturity and applies to both men and women.
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17 - Tribes, Enemies, and Testing [B]
Tue, Jun 01, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 3:1-6
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 35 secs

Are you a history buff? If so, you’ll enjoy this lesson with its fascinating description of the origins of ancient nations and the role they played in world history. Walk through these passages to see how this all fits into God’s overall plan and purpose for the human race. Get a quick glimpse into coming events in this chapter.

Dr. Dean mentioned a wonderful tool on the Dean Bible Ministries website. It can be found at the Bible Map link above.

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18 - The Devastating Consequences of Forgetting God [B]
Tue, Jun 08, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 3:7
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 55 secs
How did the Israelites become enmeshed in the pagan culture around them? Listen to this lesson to learn that they forgot the history of all God had done for them in freeing them from slavery in Egypt and leading them to a land where they could worship Him. Find out they intermarried and made a conscious decision to worship idols and became evil. See the significance of the ancient Suzerain-Vassal treaty God made with His people and the consequences when they did not follow the terms of the treaty.
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19 - Loss of History, Truth, and the Loss of God [B]
Tue, Jun 15, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 3:7
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 21 secs
Why do we have to concern ourselves with learning history? Listen to this lesson to hear seven principles concerning the importance of history in interpreting the Word of God and other areas of learning. See the evils of rewriting history and how it is impacting our world today. Understand that God is sovereign and He judges those who suppress the truth. Be reminded that every detail in history is important because it’s part of the outworking of God’s plan and shows the providence of God in our lives.
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20 - Why Does God Deliver Israel? [B]
Tue, Jun 22, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 3:7
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 49 secs
Why did God keep delivering the Israelites from their enemies during the period of the judges? Listen to this lesson to learn that even though the people did not change their ways for long, when they cried out their pleas were answered because of God’s grace. Hear an overview of the major judges and their impact on the nation. See that God treated the people in mercy and compassion just as He does us today.
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