Judges 3:7-11
JUDGES: A Faithful God in a Broken World
"Othniel: The Ideal Judge"
(Judges 3:7-11)
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The Meaning of the Minor Judges - Way
Modern Idolatry - Younger
The Idol of Self - Younger
Introduction: A Survey of the Twelve Judges
Israel's Idolatrous Rebellion and the Lord's Righteous Wrath (3:7-8)
God will discipline His people when they do not worship Him exclusively.
Israel's Cry for Help and the Lord's Gracious Salvation (3:9)
God graciously saves His people when they cry out to Him.
Israel's Evil Oppressor and the Lord's Overpowering Strength (3:10-11)
God empowers willing leaders to do great things for Him.
Though God may discipline us with the humiliating consequences of our sin,
He is willing to deliver us by demonstrating His power
and showing His right to our loyalty and worship.
Next Steps
• Truth: God is faithful to discipline us and deliver us in order to teach us to worship him.
• Warning: God will allow us to experience the humiliating consequences of our sin.
• Challenge: God graciously delivers when we cry out to Him.
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 - Leviticus 26:1-13
• Tuesday - Leviticus 26:14-26
• Wednesday - Leviticus 26:27-39
• Thursday - Leviticus 26:40-46
• Friday - Judges 3:12-30
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 3:7-11.
• What stands out in this passage or from the message?
• Why do you think Othniel is not one of the major Old Testament characters we talk about?
• How do you know if you have an idol?
• How is God's anger both good news and bad news?
• How have you experienced the discipline of God in your life? Is there a difference between God's discipline and the natural consequences of sin?
• The Lord's Spirit was "on Othniel." What does that mean? Is that different than the indwelling Holy Spirit we studied in Romans 8?
• What is God's ultimate purpose in both His discipline and deliverance?
• What is the difference between crying out and repenting?
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over (14,905)
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• Church History: Resurrection to time 325 A.D. - October 10 - November 7
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• Ruth: Loss, Love and Legacy - Tuesdays, September 28 - November 9, 11-12 Noon
• Girlfriends Conference - Friday PM, October 8 & Saturday AM, October 9
2021 fellowship Women’s Conference
Join us October 8 (PM) and October 9 (AM) for fellowship, fun, snacks, and some amazing speakers as we discuss “A Spiritual Mindset for Handling Life During Covid: Communication, Candid Conversations, and Collaboration.” For more information, pick up a flyer at the Connection Center.
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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.
Fellowship Kids Pumpkin Patch - October 16, 10-12 Noon
Bring the family and join us at Schaeffers/Collins Pumpkin Patch for some good family fun with hay and horse rides, animal petting barn, pumpkin picking, and concessions.