Judges

Kingless and Far from God

December 15, 2024 • David Windham • Judges 17—18

In Judges 17 & 18, we see the continued spiritual decline of the people of God because they have no King, no ears to hear the Word of the Lord, no heart for God, and only misguided glory-seeking.

Samson - Part 2

December 8, 2024 • David Windham • Judges 15—16

In Judges chapters 15 & 16, we see Samson being consumed by vengeance and self-centeredness which ultimately leads to a great downfall of him going from Judge to jester.

Samson - Part 1

December 1, 2024 • David Windham • Judges 13—14

In Judges 13 & 14, we see Samson as God's called Judge. From his birth, he is set apart by a vow, but soon becomes chained to his own passions and desires which lead to a great downfall.

Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, & Abdon

November 24, 2024 • David Windham • Judges

In Judges 10-12, we see a resurgence of sin and self-reliance, and the dire consequences of conforming to a secular, and idolatrous culture.

Abimelech, Tola, & Jair

November 17, 2024 • David Windham • Judges 8:33—10:5

In Judges chapters 8-10, we see an evil rising up from within the nation, and when left unchecked, God deals with it decisively.

Gideon - Part 2

November 10, 2024 • David Windham • Judges 7—8

In Judges 7 & 8, we see Gideon's pursuit, not of an enemy, but h own glory. His lust for power ultimately leads to him unknowingly laying a trap of idolatry for Israel.

Gideon - Part 1

November 3, 2024 • David Windham • Judges 6:1—7:22

In Judges 6 & 7, we see the arc of Gideon from a wavering, fearful man hiding in the winepress, to an arrogant and prideful victor.

The Song of Deborah & Barak

October 27, 2024 • David Windham • Judges 5

In Judges 5, we see God's deliverance of His people, the indifference of some, and the blessing of others.

Deborah & Barak

October 20, 2024 • David Windham • Judges 4

In Judges 4, we see the contrast between cowardly, evil-doing men and faithful women in Israel.

Ehud & Shamgar

October 13, 2024 • David Windham • Judges 3:12–31

In Judges 3, we see a major Judge of Israel come on the scene in Ehud. His actions raise the age-old question of whether the ends justify the means and causes us to consider how our own integrity might look.

Decline & Deliverance

October 6, 2024 • David Windham • Judges 2:6—3:11

In Judges 1 & 2, we see the dangers of forgetting God and the resulting spiral of apostasy that occurs. Conversely, we also see the blessing of following a God who is worth following.

Faithful or Failure?

September 29, 2024 • David Windham • Judges 1:1—2:5

Judges chapters 1 & 2 show us that their was no new leader after the death of Joshua. We see the failures of unfaithful people who do evil in the sight of the Lord and the resulting consequences.

Riverbend Church - Hernando, MS

From Strength to Defeat