Judges: A Faithful God in a Broken World "Told, Jair, Israel: And the Beat Goes On: Judges 1:1-18
JUDGES: A Faithful God in a Broken World
"Tola, Jair, and Israel: And the Beat Goes On"
(Judges 10:1-18)
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Introduction: No Little People, No Little Places
Apostasy and God’s Grace - Younger
Tola: Grandson of Dodo (10:1-2)
Graciously, God occasionally restores some semblance of order
in order to advance His overall purposes.
Jair: Upward and Downward at the Same Time (10:3-5)
The quest for power and influence
is not limited to major political people.
Israel: Israel Steps Over the Line (10:6-18)
The patient severity of God's justice
and boundlessness of His compassionate grace
is an ever-present reality in the life of His people.
Through the good and the bad,
the big and the small, and the rich and the poor
God is always advancing His purposes.
Next Steps
Truth: God will never give up on His children but you may pass a point of no return.
Warning: Repeated shallow repentance will not put you in good standing with God
Challenge: Face your sin honestly, confess it and repent.
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 - Judges 10:1-5
•. Tuesday - Judges 10:6:18
• Wednesday - Judges 11:1-20
•. Thursday - Judges 11:21-40
•. Friday - Judges 12:1-7
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 10:1-18.
• What stands out in this passage or from the message?
• Like the Israelites of old, why do we keep on repeating the same cycles of sin and
confession?
• What do you make of the variety of gods the Israelites worshipped? Why so many and such variety?
• The passage (verse 7) says that God was angry. How does that strike you? Can God be angry? How is His anger different than ours?
• The same verse tells us that God "sold" them. Why would God do this?
• Discuss the repeated confessions of the Israelites. This is the seventh time this has happened in Judges. How does this ongoing repetition inform God's response? How is this similar to our own lives?
• God says, "I will no longer save you." How does that make you feel?
• One translation renders verse 16 as "Finally the Lord grew tired of seeing Israel suffer so much." How does this make you feel about God?
• Is there a contradiction is this passage? Did the Israelites ever truly repent? Did God ever promise to deliver them after saying He would not?
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Afghan Resettlement Update
The team is hoping to have a furnished home and reliable transportation for the Afghan family the Lord brings. If you have household items, furniture, or appliances you are willing to donate,
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GriefShare | March 17 - June 9 | 6-8:00 p.m.
GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly here at Fellowship, Thursday evenings, 6-8:00 p. m. You'll find it to be a warm, caring environment and will come to see your group as an "oasis" on your long journey through grief. The 12-week class is $20 and will be March 17-June 9. For more information contact Joe and Mary Garner at 469-556-8962, or register at fellowshipconway.org/equipping.
Father/Daughter Dance | April 2
This is an event fathers and daughters (grades 5-12) look forward to. Plan a special place for dinner and then come out to Renewal Ranch from 7-9:30 p.m. It will be a great night of dancing and making memories. No cost but we would love to know you will be attending. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Fellowship Women's Bible Study | April 4-May 17 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Calling all Ladies 18 years and older! Has your life ever been interrupted: Loss of job, sickness, unexpected expense, or plans turned upside down? Join us as we engage in a 7-week study on “Jonah” by Priscilla Shirer, starting Monday, April 4th - May 17th. The study consists of reading the book, (please purchase your book before April 4) watching videos with Priscilla Shirer together, and a time of discussion. Sign up at fellowshipconway.org/register or at the Connection Center. Child care by RSVP to Shanna at 501-336-0332.
Men's Muster | April 22-24
We are looking forward to heading back to the Shepherd of the Ozarks for Men's Muster. $165 for men 18 and older, $85 for 14-17 years. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Blended & Blessed Simulcast | April 2 | 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
If you’re a blended family, you bring unique ingredients to the table. Blended & Blessed is a one-day live event and livestream just for you. We’re talking stepfamily couples, single parents, dating couples with kids, and those who care about blended families. Trusted experts unpack crucial, challenging, and inspiring strategies for healthy stepfamilies in one fulfilling day of teaching, music, connection, and laughter. $10 per person with lunch provided. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.