1 | Othniel
March 1, 2026 • Matt Lewandowski • Judges 3:1–11, Judges 2:1–3, Judges 1:11–15
Even when God’s people fail, His redemptive purposes keep moving forward. In Judges 3, Israel’s compromise leads to discipline—but when they cry out, God raises up Othniel as a Spirit-empowered deliverer. This message reminds us that God uses testing seasons to train His people and that His mercy meets us when we return to Him. You don’t have to be perfect to be used by God—just available and willing to say yes.