could possibly prompt us to say, “This is the Word of the Lord; thanks be to God.” Perhaps the most fundamental puzzle facing modern readers of Judges is: How do we attune our ears so that we might hear God speaking to us today through the book of Judges? While there are some puzzles in the book that we may never solve, Judges does provide us with unmistakable clues for understanding this perplexing—yet vital—part of the Bible. Think of this book as a map to help you gain your bearings in the book