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Insights on Judges 3:28-15:12

·      The two most important words in Scripture: “Follow Me” (Judges 3)
·      Sometimes the Lord will take you into difficult situations. (Judges 3)
·      Do good in the eyes of the Lord.  (Judges 4)
·      The justice of the Lord is complete. (Judges 4)
·      When leaders turn away, the Lord will choose new ones.  Sometimes from the most unlikely places. (Judges 5)
·      “When the princes in Israel take the lead, when the people willing offer themselves-praise the Lord!” (Judges 5)
·      God is with you even when you do not see his blessing. (Judges 6)
·      God will wait.  He is patient.  (Judges 6)
·      His power exposes our weakness. (Judges 6)
·      Following the Lord will bring critique and threats from others. (Judges 6)
·      The greatest strength one can bring to the Lord is faith. (Judges 7)
·      Leaders step out when others run away but the followers will return. Judges 7)
·      The Lord will often use our weaknesses to show His strength. (Judges 7)
·      The Lord will bring Justice. (Judges 8)
·      In seasons of success pride is deadly.  Stay humble and remember the one who blesses you. (Judges 8)
·      When one seizes power he often kills others close to him. (Judges 9)
·      Be careful not to fall under the leadership of one with thorns (Judges 9)
·      We often forget where we come from. (Judges 10)
·      Your heritage does not determine your future. (Judges 10)
·      After success the critiques often emerge. (Judges 12)
·      When we turn away from Him God still speaks (Judges 13)
·      Sometimes the Lord leads us into conflict.  Handle this well. (Judges 14)
·      Make sure you can trust those close to you.  Choose those with great character over intellect and beauty.  (Judges 14)