Why did God use Judges?

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Why did God use Judges?

October 9, 2022

Why did the people forget about God?

Judges 2:16 “Then the Lord raised up judges to rescue the Israelites from their attackers.” Psalm 27:14 “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous.” "

God sent judges to save the Israelites!

1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
2. Who is your favorite superhero and why? Who does your superhero save in the story?
3. After Joshua died, why did the people start to forget about God?
4. Why did God send judges? What was their job?
5. Read Romans 12:2. What are some of the worldly behaviors we should avoid? How does God make us new?
6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?

FIND THE VERSE GAME
Instructions:
● Break up into pairs and give each pair a Bible. Race to find the verses below. The first to find gets to read it out loud!. For each verse, give some examples as to how they will apply that verse to their lives.
Verses: Ephesians 6:1 Proverbs 12:22
2 Corinthians 9:7 Deuteronomy 6:5 Psalm 34:13
Supplies needed: Bibles!

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Deborah gets the Credit

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