Judges 1-2

 Scripture – Judges 1-2

Observation – 

• Judges 1:1-36 - Victory and defeat in the promised land.
• Judges 1:1-2 - After Joshua's death, Israel seeks the Lord.
• Judges 1:3-7 - Judah and Simeon defeat Bezek.
• Judges 1:8-20 - Judah wins more land in the Promised land.
• Judges 1:21 - Benjamin does not take possession of Jerusalem.
• Judges 1:22-26 - Joseph conquers Bethel.
• Judges 1:27-29 - Ephraim and Manasseh don't drive all the Canaanites out.
• Judges 1:30 - Zebulun does not drive out the Canaanites either.
• Judges 1:31-32 - Asher does not take full possession.
• Judges 1:33 - Naphtali does not take full possession.
• Judges 1:34-36 - Dan does not take full possession.
• Judges 2:1-5 - Israel corrected
• Judges 2:1-3 - Angel of the Lord preaches to Israel
• Judges 2:4-5 - The people respond with weeping
• Judges 2:6-9 - Joshua Dies
• Judges 2:11-23 - A cycle begins
• Judges 2:11 - A new generation arises
• Judges 2:12-13 - Israel falls into idolatry
• Judges 2:14-15 - God's wrath upon their sin
• Judges 2:16-19 - God raises the judges
• Judges 2:20-23 - God lets them have their way

Application – It is important to teach the new generation about God 

Prayer –  Dear God. Help me to know you so that I can teach the future generations about you. Equip me with the knowledge needed.

Sins to avoid – Falling into idolatry

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – 

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – God lets Israel have their way.