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The Book of Judges records the Israelites’ descent into sin and the terrible consequences. The 12 heroes of the book seem larger than life but were imperfect, just as we are, which makes this book just as relevant today. Judges is a stern reminder that God punishes sin but is always ready to forgive the repentant sinner back.

Judges is one of the saddest books in the Bible. After Joshua’s conquests and national unity, courage and national pride, it all comes crumbling down. Victory shift s to defeat; progress slides to decline. Freedom gives way to bondage, unity to division, and faith to selfish ambition. Song turns to mourning; prayers for deliverance displace hymns of praise. Eyes move from the God of Israel to the pagan gods of the Canaanites. The theme of Joshua
Pages 5–6
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