Full Description
The book of Judges powerfully demonstrates the chaos that can arise when sin reigns in people's hearts. In contrast, the book of Ruth offers a message of redemption and hope following disorder. Set in a time when everyone "did what was right in his own eyes," both books work together to highlight God's faithfulness in the midst of Israel's disobedience.
Exploring the stories of figures such as Gideon, Samson, Naomi, and Ruth, this accessible commentary emphasizes the countless ways God protected and preserved his people in the Bible. Experienced preacher Barry Webb explores important connections between Judges and Ruth, reminding us of God's promises to his people and offering practical applications for daily life—pointing us toward the hope of the coming King of kings, Jesus Christ.
Part of the Preaching the Word series.
Contents
Judges
After Joshua: The Legacy of a Great Leader (1:1-21)
Judgment Day: What Went Wrong? (1:22—2:5)
Losing Our Children: "Another Generation . . . Who Did Not Know the Lord" (2:6-15)
The Program (2:16—3:6)
Othniel: A Model Savior (3:7-11)
Ehud: Holy Laughter (3:12-30)
Shamgar: The Man from Nowhere (3:31)
Barak: Captain Lightning (4:1-24)
Singing (5:1-31, First Reflection)
Mothers (5:1-31, Second Reflection)
Mavericks (5:1-31, Third Reflection)
Gideon: The Making of a Leader (6:1—8:3)
Gideon: Self-Destruction (8:4-35)
Abimelech: The Son from Hell (8:29—9:57)
First Interlude: Tola and Jair (10:1-5)
Jephthah: The Negotiator (10:6—12:7)
Second Interlude: Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon (12:8-15)
Samson: The Savior No One Asked For (13:1-25)
Samson: Saint and Sinner (14:1—16:31)
Religious Chaos: Micah and His Idols (17:1—18:31)
Moral Chaos: The Levite and His Concubine (19:1—21:25)
Ruth
Emptiness: Going Away and Coming Back (1:1-22)
Seeking: The Kindness of God (2:1-23)
Finding: The Promise of Rest (3:1-18)
Fullness: Four Redeemers (4:1-22)
