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The period of the Judges covers the space of about four hundred and fifty years (Acts 13:20). They stand in the midst of the Church as representatives of God and His Law. On the one hand they execute the judgment of God’s righteousness against the heathen nations, but also against Israel if it depar
Previous verses in Judges have made this point only briefly (Judges 3:11, 3:30); but this chapter gives us more insight into the work of the judge after the enemy was conquered (verses 22-28). Unfortunately, Gideon began his rule well (verse 23), but soon was led astray into sin (verse 27). He who w
Rev. Kortering is pastor of the Protestant Reformed Church of Grandville, Michigan. As we begin our study of the book of Judges, we should bear in mind that the events that are recorded in this book follow historically upon those that we examined in the book of Joshua. The Lord raised up Joshua as
And how does the position of judge relate to that office? In this connection, find the recurring theme in Judges 17-21. And, because the book of Ruth records history that takes place during the time of the judges, briefly explain the importance of Ruth 4:18-22 in light of the history of the judges.
The period of the judges lasts about 350 years and therefore will be covered in three articles, each in connection with one of the three offices through with the church experiences covenant fellowship with God. In this article as we look at the first hundred years of judges under Othniel and Ehud, I
The elders in particular are called to meditate continually upon the mysteries of the faith. Give yourself to the reading of the Word, and in that you come to know God through Jesus Christ. And then, as you know Him and as you grow in your knowledge of Him, you will grow in grace, and you will g
The work of the office bearers is to judge. That's evident in several ways from the passage. First of all, from the name of this office itself. Verse 5 and verse 6, the office is named as judges. He set judges in the land and the work of a judge is to judge. In the second place that comes out
Think about the judges: Joshua, Samson, etc.; the kings: David, Solomon, etc.; and those in public office such as Joseph, Nehemiah and Daniel. These people can be divided into two groups. The first group includes the judges and kings who were called by God to primarily serve Gods people. The second
The judges have great power but they must remember that they are men who will die and be judged by God. The great power a judge has is indicated by the fact that they are called “gods.” They have been given authority which comes from God alone to do that which God has power and authority to do. In t
judges in connection with their prophetic office, while Moses and Samuel also performed priestly functions, both being from the tribe of Levi). The office again represented a God-given position with authority over others. The function of the office could not be carried out by those who did not have