101 episodes
Judges (2021) Dr. Robert L. Dean, Jr.
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- Religion & Spirituality
Judges is a book that is rarely taught 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.
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101 - The Hacked-Up Concubine and the Hacked-Up Tribe [B]
What happens to a people and their country when they ignore God? Listen to this last message from the Book of Judges to find out how rapidly a civilization collapses into chaos. Hear this episode in the book where the people of Israel are upset over what has happened to the tribe of Benjamin. See how instead of blaming themselves for this, they blamed God and worked on human solutions to solve the problem. Be challenged by four lessons we can learn from this book that are relevant for our lives today.
Dr. Dean mentioned that next week he’s going to start to teach the Interlocked series based on Charlie Clough’s Bible Framework. Click on the link to get a sneak peek of this impactful study, as well as to download the materials for this course. -
100 - Three Battles of Self-Destruction [B]
Why did the Israelites lose the first two battles with the tribe of Benjamin when they had gone to God for guidance? Listen to this lesson to learn that they were wanting God to approve their own plans rather than wanting to do things God’s way. Learn that we have to come to God on His terms. See how they did things differently when they sought God about the third battle and hear what God promised them. Recognize the parallels with our own nation today as most are turning their back on God and His ways.
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99 - How a Nation Implodes [B]
Israel was in a state of collapse because they had turned their back on God. The attack and murder of the Levite’s concubine stirred the people to action and they mobilized an army. Find out what the tribe of Benjamin did when Israel demanded the ones who had committed this crime be turned over to them. See that they came up with their own solution to the problem instead of seeking God’s perfect solution. Just like the Israelites, we are imploding in our own nation. Be challenged to study the Word of God and walk by means of the Holy Spirit during these days of chaos.
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98 - Social, Spiritual, Moral Failure [B]
Just when you thought things were as bad as they could be, they get worse! Listen to this message to continue the story of the attack and horrific murder of the Levite priest’s concubine. Find out the parallels between this incident and what happened in Sodom and see the lessons being taught. Hear what cold-blooded act the Levite priest does. Learn that no matter what level of evil mankind reaches, God’s grace is there to provide a solution.
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97 - Understanding the Failure [B]
What was a concubine in ancient Israel? Listen to this message to learn that this was not part of God’s design but it was a custom of that part of the world. A concubine was a legitimate wife but of a secondary status. Hear an intriguing overview told from the end to the beginning of what events caused an almost near annihilation of the tribe of Benjamin. See the role a horrific gang rape and killing of a Levite’s concubine played in this and be warned that all of these events were caused by a series of bad, immoral decisions.
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96 - Anatomy of National Collapse [B]
What leads to lawlessness in a nation? Listen to this lesson to learn that when individuals depart from God they become involved in the arrogance skills with disastrous results for their nation. See how failure to honor God and love your neighbor as yourself is a road to ruin and violence. Find out that when absolutes break down it can result in the destruction of a nation and civil war.