Judges 1:1-2:5

Outline of Judges (From Ralph Davis):

1:1-3:6 - The Failure of a Second Generation
3:7-16:31 - The Salvation of a Long-Suffering God
Chapters 17-21 - The Confusion of a Depraved People

Sermon Notes:

1) A Just War | 1:1-2

2) A Sufficient Grace | 1:1-20 (See 2 Cor. 12:9)

3) A Theological Map | 1:18-36

4) A Godly Grief? | 2:1-5 (See 2 Cor 7:9-10)

Reflection questions:

1) What did Israel say was the problem with their lack of success (see 1:19, 27-28)? What did God say was the problem (see 2:2)?

2) In Judges 2:1, God said he would never break His covenant with His people? Even in this passage, do you see any sign that God has changed His mind about His covenant, or is God still being faithful to His people?

3) Was Israel’s grief “Godly grief”? How can you tell the difference between Godly grief and worldly grief in your life? (See 2 Cor 7:9-10) Can you always tell if someone else’s grief is Godly or worldly?