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Joshua / Judges for Beginners
From Conquest to Settled Land
This series based on the books of Joshua and Judges reviews the significant changes and turmoil experienced by the Jewish people as they transitioned from a nomadic existence in the wilderness to a settled nation occupying the Promised Land.
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3. Conquest of Jericho and Ai
In this lesson Mike reviews the reasons for both the Israelite's victories and defeat in their campaigns to capture both these cities in an effort to settle the Promised Land.
Joshua 5-8
4. Southern and Northern Campaigns
After the conquest of Jericho and Ai, Joshua leads the Israelites on a military campaign to possess large portions of Canaanite territory.
Joshua 9-12
5. Division of the Land
Mike describes the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel along with the provisions for certain individuals and groups.
Joshua 13-21
6. Joshua's Farewell and Covenant Renewal
The final section of Joshua's book contains this great leader's final words of wisdom to the Jewish nation and a renewal of the people's covenant with God marking a national and spiritual high point in Israel's history.
Joshua 22-24
7. Introduction to Judges and Israel's Cycle of Sin
This first lesson in Judges covers the authorship and dating of this book as well as a comparison with the book of Joshua and a survey of the events and reasons why Israel falls away from its faithful obedience to God as in the days of Joshua.
Judges 1-3
8. Deborah and Barak
This section reviews the events leading up to the Canaanite invasion of Israel and its defense by Deborah, the only female judge in Jewish history, along with God's call of Barak.
Judges 4-5
9. Gideon and His Victory
Mike reviews the spectacular rise of Gideon as a leader and judge of Israel as well as his fall into idolatry.
Judges 6-8
10. From Abimelech to Jephthah
Triumphs and Trials of Israels' Judge
Mike reviews the arch of success and failure experienced by some of Israel's best and least known Judges.
Judges 9-12
11. Samson
A Man of Great Strength and Weaknesses
Mike reviews the life and times of one of the most iconic and erratic characters of the Old Testament.
Judges 13-16
12. Chaos in Israel
The Consequences of Moral Decline
This final lesson traces both the religious and moral low points in Israel's history.
Judges 17-21