Judges 2:6-3:6(b)
JUDGES: A Faithful God in a Broken World
"Idolatry: Israel's Failure and God's Discipline"
(Judges 2:6-3:6)
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Baal Worship - Dale Davis
Baal and Ashtoroth - Daniel Block
Introduction: September 11, 2001, and the Book of Judges
The End of a Faithful Generation - Spiritual Victors (2:6-9)
Experiencing God firsthand leads to faithfulness and results in victory.
The Appeal of Cultural Values - Generation Degeneration (2:10-13)
Failure to experience God firsthand dilutes faithfulness and results in idolatry.
The Character of God - A Monotonous Downward Spiral Begins (2:14-19)
When we are unfaithful God is faithful to discipline and save.
The Consequences of Sin - A Just Response from the Lord (2:20-3:4)
Forsaking God and following other values (idols) has disastrous consequences.
The Increasing Slavery of Our Sin - A Sad Summary (3:5-6)
The decline of the family leads to spiritual failure.
Habitual sin and generational drift from God
leads to idolatry and results in God's discipline.
Next Steps
• Truth: God often tests His people in order to train them.
• Warning: Disobedience leads to discipline.
• Challenge: Faithfulness to God is always the right path to take - no matter what, when, or how.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
• Monday - Genesis 15:1-21
• Tuesday - Deuteronomy 7:1-6
• Wednesday - Deuteronomy 7:11-16
• Thursday - Deuteronomy 18:9-13
• Friday - Judges 3:7-11
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• Read Judges 2:6-3:6 again.
• What stands out in this passage or from the message?
• Talk about the tension between God's compassionate pity and God's justifiable anger. One commentator likened it to a spouse who is deeply in love, finding out the other was cheating on them. Is that a helpful comparison?
• Idolatry is a big issue in Judges. What are some contemporary idols?
• You can tell who you serve by looking at your bank account. What does that reveal about us personally?
• When have you been aware that God was "testing you" in order to train you?
• No matter what stage of life you are in, investing in your family is vitally important. In what ways did you invest in your family this month?
Finances
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over (21,026)
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Get Equipped at Fellowship
Fellowship invites people to enter God’s story, equipping and releasing reproducing disciples of Jesus Christ. Get equipped!
• Prayer Course II: Unanswered Prayer - September 12-October 10, 9:00 a.m.
• Parenting Course: Age of Opportunity - September 12-October 31, 9:00 a.m.
• Church History: Resurrection to time 325 A.D. - October 10 - November 7
• Financial Peace University - September 13-November 8, 6-8:00 p.m.
• Discover You - September 19 - October 31, 9:00 a.m
For a full description and to register go to fellowshipconway.org/equipped.
New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect” section of your bulletin, tear it off, and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
Getting Connected with Girlfriends
For a full description and to register go to fellowshipconway.org/womens-ministry
• Ruth: Loss, Love, and Legacy - Tuesdays, September 28 - November 9, 11-12 Noon
• Precept Bible Study Daniel Part 1 - Tuesdays, September 28 - November 23, 6-8 PM
• Girlfriends Conference - Friday PM, October 8 & Saturday AM, October 9
Men’s Systematic Theology Study
This study is open to all men Thursdays, at 6:00 a.m. in the Library/Conference Room. Invite a friend, bring your Bible, and join us as Ken digs in and teaches about what is true about God and His universe. Contact Will Morgan for more information at 501-733-0692.
Join a Small Group
Fellowship’s Home Church Ministry has launched, but there is still time to join a small group of believers focused on connecting, growing, and serving together. For more information, go to fellowshipconway.org/homechurch for more information.
A Place For You
Finding just the right area to serve can sometimes be intimidating, but knowing what opportunities are available and what the time commitment is to fulfill the role could help you make the right connection. Go to fellowshipconway.org/serve to see current and ongoing service opportunities for a good fit and try out what interests you. We place a high value on every believer using their God-given gifts to serve the Kingdom.
Fellowship Kids Baptism
September 19 & 26 and October 3 & 10 during the second service. Has your child been asking questions? Are they ready to take the next step in their faith? If you have a child in kindergarten through fourth grade join us for baptism class during the second service in Room 2101. Email Lisa Gerdes at lgerdes@fellowshipconway.org to register.