Calvary Chapel Sydney

Synopsis: The kings of Judah were targeted in God's sights for judgment, and through the prophet warned them of the disaster He would bring upon them for their sin. There was hope for anyone who would repent of their sin and return to the LORD, yet the kings and people were not inclined to listen. God is able to use affliction to accomplish God's good purpose to refine and sanctify His people. Verses in order of appearance: Jeremiah 22:1-5 Jeremiah 22:6-9 Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Jeremiah 22:10-12 Jeremiah 22:13-17 James 5:3-4 Jeremiah 9:23-24 Psalm 34:1-2 Jeremiah 22:18-19 Jeremiah 22:20-23 Psalm 119:67 Jeremiah 22:24-27 Jeremiah 22:28-30 Matthew 1:11-12 Luke 3:31 Psalm 34:18-19 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Judges 9 John 14:15 2 Kings 23:32 Proverbs1:18-19 Ecclesiastes 7:1 Acts 9

Synopsis: Chapter 21 shifts ahead two decades toward the end of Zedekiah's reign before the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians. God set before His people the way of life and the way of death, and it was only by trusting God and defecting to the Babylonians would they survive the coming destruction. The LORD exhorts all people to repent of sin and choose to walk in His ways for our good. Verses in order of appearance: Slide (attached) Jeremiah 21:1-2 2 Chronicles 36:12-13 Jeremiah 21:3-6 Jeremiah 21:7 Isaiah 30:15-16 Jeremiah 21:8-10 Jeremiah 38:4 Mark 8:34-36 Jeremiah 21:11-12 James 3:13 Jeremiah 21:13-14 Galatians 6:7-8 Isaiah 58:6-7 Isaiah 58:8-11 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Acts 5:39 2 Chronicles 13:12

God directed Jeremiah to assemble elders and priests and broke a earthenware flask before them to illustrate the destruction God was bringing upon Jerusalem and the inhabitants. After being put in the stocks for speaking God's word in the temple, Jeremiah wrestled with the praiseworthiness of God and how hopeless he felt. When we despair, God is there. Verses in order of appearance: 1 Peter 4:12-13 Jeremiah 15:20 Jeremiah 19:1-6 2 Kings 24:3-4 Jeremiah 19:7-9 Jeremiah 19:10-13 Jeremiah 19:14-20:2 Acts 13:48-50 Jeremiah 20:3-6 Jeremiah 20:7-10 Jeremiah 20:11-13 Acts 16:25 Acts 16:30-32 Jeremiah 20:14-18 1 Kings 19:4 Psalm 42:11

Synopsis: Jeremiah was guided by God to go to the potter's house where God illustrated His power over nations with a potter forming clay into what seemed good to him. God commanded His people to return now from their evil ways because He was fashioning a disaster against them. God be praised, for God has made a way of justification and salvation by faith in Jesus--a relationship we ought to rejoice in right now. Verses in order of appearance: Jeremiah 18:1-6 Genesis 2:7 Jeremiah 18:7-10 Proverbs 16:4 Romans 9:20-21 Jeremiah 18:11-12 2 Kings 6:12 2 Timothy 2:19-21 2 Timothy 2:22-23 Jeremiah 18:13-17 Jeremiah 18:18-20 Luke 13:34 Proverbs 27:6 Proverbs 27:6 NLT Deuteronomy 10:12-13 Jeremiah 18:21-23 John 3:18 Matthew 5:43-45 Romans 5:6-11 Verses mentioned by not displayed: Jeremiah 2:12-13

Synopsis: Because of the sins of God's people, their judgments were engraved with a point of diamond. God has revealed the hearts of mankind to be deceitful and desperately wicked, and He put His people to the test to keep one command. Every day God gives people the opportunity to trust, obey Him and enter His rest in Christ. Verses in order of appearance: Jeremiah 17:1-4 Jeremiah 17:5-8 Isaiah 26:3-4 Psalm 73:25-26 Jeremiah 17:9-11 Hebrews 3:12-13 Jeremiah 17:12-18 Acts 5:41-42 Jeremiah 17:19-23 Exodus 20:8-11 Galatians 3:24-25 Colossians 2:16-17 Jeremiah 17:24-27 Hebrews 10:16-25 Hebrews 10:26-27 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Job 15:16 Matthew 25:46 Colossians 2:14 Romans 3:20

God restricted Jeremiah from marriage and having children, offering consolation to the bereaved or going celebratory gatherings. Through Jeremiah's obedience, the LORD provoked curiosity and provided opportunity for Jeremiah to speak God's word. The example of Jeremiah is an inspiration to God's people to submit to Him so others would come to know God and be saved by Him. Verses in order of appearance: Jeremiah 16:1-4 Jeremiah 16:5-9 Deuteronomy 14:1 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Jeremiah 16:10-12 1 Samuel 15:13-14 Jeremiah 16:13-15 Ephesians 2:1-7 Jeremiah 16:16-18 Jeremiah 16:19-21 Psalm 18:1-3 Job 42:5 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Hebrews 13:4 1 Corinthians 7:26 1 Kings 18:28 Jeremiah 41:4-5

Synopsis: God spoke to Jeremiah and said it would not matter if Moses or Samuel prayed--He would still not be favourable towards His people because they would not repent of sin and return to Him. Jeremiah struggled as he suffered for doing good, and God exhorted him to return to Him, to take the precious from the vile. God calls His faithful people to heed His call to repent and take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. Verses in order of appearance: Jeremiah 15:1-4 James 5:15 2 Chronicles 33:3-6 Jeremiah 15:5-7 Proverbs 8:34-36 Jeremiah 15:8-9 Jeremiah 15:10-14 Matthew 10:34-36 Jeremiah 39:11-12 Jeremiah 15:15-18 Philippians 3:7-11 Psalm 19:8 Psalm 34:8 Jeremiah 15:19-21 Philippians 4:8 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Jeremiah 7:8 2 Kings 24:1-4 Hebrews 5:8-9 2 Corinthians 10

Synopsis: The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the time of drought, and the spiritual condition of Israel was as parched as their dry cisterns and riverbeds. God would bring the sword and famine false prophets said would not come as a judgment upon them. Jeremiah walked in wisdom to wait for God who supplied all their needs--and newness of life. Verses in order of appearance: Jeremiah 14:1-6 Deuteronomy 28:22-24 Jeremiah 14:7-9 Genesis 42:7 Jeremiah 14:10-13 Romans 1:20-21 Jeremiah 14:14-16 Deuteronomy 18:20-22 Jeremiah 14:17-18 Jeremiah 9:1 Jeremiah 14:19-22 Psalm 103:2-5 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Jeremiah 7:16 Jeremiah 11:14

God directed Jeremiah to use a linen sash to provide an illustration of what would happen to His people because they departed from Him. They were incapable of changing themselves for the better or doing good, and God is willing to go to great lengths to warn and save sinners. The question remained: would their unwillingness to change continue? Verses in order of appearance: John 9:41 Jeremiah 13:1-6 Jeremiah 13:7-11 Jeremiah 13:12-14 Genesis 27:28 Proverbs 3:9-10 Jeremiah 51:7 Isaiah 56:12 Isaiah 51:21-23 Jeremiah 13:15-19 Amos 5:18 Matthew 6:22-23 Jeremiah 13:20-22 Isaiah 20:3-4 Jeremiah 13:23-27 2 Corinthians 5:17 John 3:17-19 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Exodus 28 Deuteronomy 11:24-25 Joshua 18:23 2 Samuel 15:30

Synopsis: God is the giver of all good gifts, and Christmas is the joyous time of remembering Jesus is the greatest gift given to all. Zacharias and Elizabeth were given a son named John, and he was the prophet who prepared the way for Jesus who was born of the virgin Mary. Praise God the Light of the World still shines bright! Verses in order of appearance: Luke 1:31-33 Isaiah 7:14 Luke 1:37-38 Luke 1:67-75 Luke 1:76-79 Isaiah 9:2 John 8:12 Numbers 24:17 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Isaiah 40:3 Malachi 3:1

Though Jeremiah trusted God and knew He was righteous, he questioned His judgments. God revealed Jeremiah was worn out by footmen when God was preparing Him to contend with horses according to His divine power. God is good to redeem times of trouble to draw us to Himself and be strengthened in faith. Verses in order of appearance: Job 1:20-22 Job 2:10 Amos 3:6 Jeremiah 12:1-2 Psalm 73:1-4 Jeremiah 12:3-4 Jeremiah 12:5-6 1 Kings 18:44-46 Jeremiah 12:7-9 Jeremiah 12:10-13 Jeremiah 9:11 Jeremiah 12:14-17 Obadiah 1:10-15 Jeremiah 12:15 (NLT) Galatians 1:22-24 Mathew 4:16 Psalm 73:22-28 Verses mentioned but not displayed: James 5:11 Leviticus 10:10 Ezekiel 44:23 Jeremiah 11:17 Genesis 3 Zechariah 14:9, 16-19 Isaiah 9:2

God revealed to Jeremiah the covenant He made with His people had been broken by them, and He would hold them accountable with judgment. From the beginning He commanded their obedience, yet they would not listen to Him. All God says we should do, including loving one another, not holding grudges and leaving vengeance to God. Verses in order of appearance: 2 Chronicles 34:31 Jeremiah 11:1-5 Deuteronomy 27:9-10 Deuteronomy 27:26 Jeremiah 11:6-8 Jeremiah 17:9 Romans 7:18 Jeremiah 11:9-10 2 Samuel 15:12 Deuteronomy 13:6-9 Jeremiah 11:11-14 1 Samuel 28:5-7 Judges 10:14 Jeremiah 11:15-17 Jeremiah 11:18-20 Deuteronomy 32:34-38 Jeremiah 11:21-23 Nahum 1:2-3 Leviticus 19:17-18 Verses mentioned but not displayed: 2 Chronicles 34 Deuteronomy 28 Philippians 2:13 2 Kings 12:20 Acts 23:13 Jeremiah 44 Luke 4:24

Synopsis: In this passage, God exposed the worthlessness of idols and His supremacy over all creatures, people and the world He created. Rather than being disheartened by signs in heaven, God's people were called to fear God and look to Him who would save them. Verses in order of appearance: Isaiah 45:22 Jeremiah 10:1-5 Genesis 1:14 Jeremiah 10:6-10 Isaiah 8:13 Luke 12:4-7 Psalm 135:15-18 Jeremiah 10:11-13 Jeremiah 10:14-16 Jeremiah 10:17-18 Genesis 6:3 Jeremiah 10:19-22 Jeremiah 10:23-25 Isaiah 53:6 Lamentations 3:24 Psalm 73:26 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Isaiah 40:15 Jeremiah 2:27 2 Peter 1:3 Joshua 17 Psalm 79:6-7

Synopsis: Jeremiah lamented over God's people due to their sin, and God observed His people did not know or understand Him. Rather than boasting in our wisdom, might or riches, God calls people to glory in knowing and understanding God, and rejoice to do what God delights in. As we do this, through our lives God will make Himself known. Verses in order of appearance: Psalm 139:1-2 Jeremiah 9:1-3 Ezekiel 18:31-32 Jeremiah 9:4-6 Psalm 58:3 Psalm 51:6 Jeremiah 9:7-11 Ezekiel 22:18-22 Jeremiah 9:12-16 Jeremiah 9:17-19 Jeremiah 9:20-22 Jeremiah 9:23-26 Proverbs 20:29 Romans 11:33 1 Kings 8:57-61 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Psalm 5:9-12 Philippians 3:9-12 Romans 2:28-29

Through the prophet Jeremiah, God exposed the spiritual sickness of His people and would make them take their bitter medicine. Birds know the season for migration and where to fly, yet God's own people did not repent of sin or return to Him in time of need. Are you among those willing to heed God's voice and walk in His ways? Verses in order of appearance: Isaiah 56:12 Jeremiah 7:32-34 Deuteronomy 28:26 Jeremiah 8:1-3 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 (NLT) Jeremiah 8:4-7 Exodus 30:12 Jeremiah 8:8-10 Deuteronomy 4:6-8 Jeremiah 8:11-13 Proverbs 6:16-19 Job 1:21-22 Jeremiah 8:14-17 Isaiah 30:15-16 Jeremiah 8:18-22 Psalm 81:10-14 Isaiah 45:22-23 Verses mentioned but not displayed: 2 Samuel 21:10-11 Job 42:6 Numbers 21

Synopsis: God directed Jeremiah to stand at the gate of the temple and declare to God's people their need to thoroughly amend their ways and doings, a timeless and relevant message for all who profess to know and worship God. By looking back to God's previous judgments, those who refused to listen, be corrected or incorporate God's word into their lives were looking at their future. Are we willing to stop, seek God and heed His word? Verses in order of appearance: Jeremiah 7:1-7 Jeremiah 4:3 Jeremiah 7:8-11 Romans 6:1-4 Jeremiah 7:12-15 Psalm 78:56-61 Jeremiah 7:16-20 Jeremiah 7:21-26 1 Samuel 15:9 1 Samuel 15:22 Jeremiah 7:27-31 Numbers 18:15-17 Hosea 10:12-13 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Exodus 22:29-30 Exodus 13:14-16

Israel resembled a person suffering from a spiritually fatal condition due to sin, and God plainly told His people their prognosis of destruction from the north. Rather than standing, seeing and asking for the good old paths to walk in, they were determined to go their own way. Are you someone who delights in God's word or see it as a reproach? Verses in order of appearance: 2 Chronicles 16:12-13 Jeremiah 6:1-3 Deuteronomy 28:56-57 Jeremiah 6:4-8 Jeremiah 6:9-12 Acts 7:51 Jeremiah 6:13-15 Proverbs 4:14-17 Jeremiah 6:16-20 Matthew 11:28-30 Psalm 51:17 Isaiah 66:1-2 Psalm 34:17-18 Jeremiah 6:21-23 Isaiah 8:13-15 (NIV) Jeremiah 6:24-30 Proverbs 16:16-17 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Isaiah 57:21 Proverbs 4:19

God sent Jeremiah to Jerusalem to see if he could find one man who did justly and sought the truth, but among the rich and poor there was not one found. God would send Babylon from the north to prune foreign branches from the vine of Israel that were not his, yet the inhabitants of Jerusalem would not repent of sin, return and fear God. All God's people ought to examine themselves and ensure our lives increasingly resemble our Saviour Jesus. Verses in order of appearance: Jeremiah 5:1-3 Jeremiah 5:4-6 Jeremiah 5:7-9 Proverbs 6:30-33 Deuteronomy 6:6-9 Psalm 50:18-21 Jeremiah 5:10-14 John 8:31-37 Jeremiah 5:15-19 Psalm 103:8-12 Jeremiah 5:20-25 Psalm 107:28-29 Jeremiah 5:26-31 Hebrews 13:20-21 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Psalm 138:2

Through the prophet Jeremiah, God clearly outlined His charges to His backsliding people and the way back to Him. He called them to put away their abominations and return to Him, as unrelenting destruction was coming from the north on account of their sin. Would they continue to believe lying prophets or have a change in heart to respond to God's word by faith in Him and evict sinful thoughts that lodged in their minds? Verses in order of appearance: Jeremiah 4:1-4 Hosea 9:10 Jeremiah 4:5-9 Jeremiah 4:10-13 Jeremiah 5:30-31 Jeremiah 14:13-14 Jeremiah 23:16-17 Deuteronomy 18:22 Jeremiah 4:14-18 Ephesians 5:26-27 Jeremiah 4:19-26 2 Kings 21:13 Jeremiah 4:27-31 Luke 16:31 Jeremiah 4:31 (NLT) Verse mentioned but not displayed: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Synopsis: Through the prophet Jeremiah, God addressed His people who had forsaken Him for idols. Compared to the northern kingdom God, Judah was worse because they returned to Him in pretence, remaining fickle and faithless. There was (and is!) healing and restoration for God's backsliding children who repent of sin and return to Jesus our LORD in truth. Verses in order of appearance: Jeremiah 3:1-5 Jeremiah 3:1 (NIV) 1 Kings 8:35-36 Jeremiah 3:6-8 Hosea 4:15-18 Psalm 78:56-57 Jeremiah 3:9-13 Hebrews 6:6 (NLT2) Jeremiah 3:14-17 Psalm 78:70-72 Ezekiel 43:7 Jeremiah 3:18-20 James 3:1-2 Jeremiah 3:21-25 Acts 4:10-12 Psalm 51:1-15 (NLT2) Verses mentioned but not displayed: Deuteronomy 24:1-4 Leviticus 26 Ezekiel 23 Psalm 23

To people who forsook the LORD and justified themselves, God remembered them and how in early days they once used to seek Him. Through the prophet, God brought charges against His people because they worshipped idols and forgot Him. The Bible teaches judgment begins at the house of God, and His people do well to heed His voice, repent of sin and turn to Him again. Verses in order of appearance: 2 Chronicles 11:16 Jeremiah 2:1-3 Jeremiah 2:4-8 Psalm 10:4 (NIV) Jeremiah 2:9-13 Jeremiah 2:14-19 2 Kings 23:29 Jeremiah 2:20-25 Proverbs 30:20 Jeremiah 2:26-30 Jeremiah 2:31-37 Jeremiah 2:33-35 (NIV) 1 Peter 4:15-17 Verses mentioned but not displayed: 2 Chronicles 34-35

Synopsis: Before Jeremiah was conceived or born, God knew and ordained him to be a prophet to the nations. Over the course of ministry that spanned decades, God's grace was shown by speaking to God's own people who rejected His counsel and rebuke. Jeremiah was enabled to do what some would see as a thankless and pointless task because God was with Him and is faithful to fulfill His awesome purposes. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 15:4 Jeremiah 1:1-3 2 Chronicles 34:3 Jeremiah 1:4-5 Galatians 1:15-16 Ephesians 2:10 Jeremiah 1:6-8 1 Timothy 4:12 Jeremiah 1:9-10 Jeremiah 1:11-12 Proverbs 24:30-34 Jeremiah 1:13-16 Jeremiah 1:17-19 Deuteronomy 31:8 Joshua 1:9 Isaiah 41:10 Matthew 1:20-21 Isaiah 53:3-6 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Jeremiah 15:20 Joshua 21:18 2 Kings 24-25 Proverbs 31:23 Psalm 139:15

In response to Ruth's request, Boaz went to the gate to find the nearest kinsman to organise the purchase of Naomi's land as well as Ruth's redemption. When the closest kinsman was unable to redeem, Boaz was glad and willing to acquire Ruth as wife. Through them God provided Naomi a son, a beautiful illustration of God's grace extended to all by the Gospel. Verses in order of appearance: Ruth 4:1-2 Ruth 4:3-4 Leviticus 25:9-10 Leviticus 25:23-24 Ruth 4:5-8 Deuteronomy 23:3 Proverbs 31:10 Romans 3:20 Ruth 4:9-10 Isaiah 56:3-5 Ruth 4:11-12 Ruth 4:13-16 Ruth 4:17-22 Genesis 47:12 KJV Galatians 4:3-5 Hebrews 7:25 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Deuteronomy 25:7-10 Genesis 38 Genesis 30:22 Matthew 1 Luke 3

Verses in order of appearance: 1 Peter 5:5 Ruth 3:1-4 Ruth 1:9 Deuteronomy 25:7-9 Ruth 3:5-7 Isaiah 45:22-23 Philippians 2:8-11 Ruth 3:8-11 Ruth 2:12 Ezekiel 16:8 Matthew 23:37 Proverbs 12:4 KJV Ruth 3:12-15 Psalm 127:1 Titus 3:3-7 Ruth 3:16-18 Romans 4:23-5:2 Verses mentioned but not displayed: 1 Peter 1:18-19 Judges 6:12

With permission from Naomi, Ruth sought to glean in the field where she found favour and happened to go into the field of Boaz. What seemed by chance was orchestrated by the LORD to show Himself faithful to the living and the dead. The passage shows how obedience to God in a little things brings His blessing upon our whole lives. Verses in order of appearance: Deuteronomy 24:17-18 Ruth 2:1-3 Leviticus 19:9-10 Deuteronomy 24:19 Ruth 2:4-7 Psalm 129:8 Colossians 3:22-24 Ruth 2:8-10 Ruth 2:11-13 Revelation 22:12 1 Corinthians 3:13 Ruth 2:14-17 Ruth 2:18-20 Isaiah 48:20-21 Ruth 2:21-23 1 Timothy 5:3-4 Malachi 3:10-12 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Acts 11:2-3 Leviticus 25 Numbers 35:26-28 Deuteronomy 25:5-10

Synopsis: Set in the days of the judges, the first chapter of the book of Ruth introduces the reader to Naomi and Ruth her faithful daughter-in-law of Moab who went to Bethlehem together. Tragedy had caused Naomi to grow bitter, yet in time she would come to appreciate virtuous Ruth whose loyal love points to Christ and remains inspirational to this day. When God's hand seems against us, He is always faithful to draw us to Himself. Verses in order of appearance: John 1:5 Ruth 1:1-3 Leviticus 26:19-20 Ruth 1:4-6 Ruth 1:7-10 Ruth 1:11-14 Jeremiah 31:3 Ruth 1:15-18 Ephesians 5:8-11 1 Peter 4:7-8 Romans 13:8 Ruth 1:19-22 Genesis 17:1 Psalm 34:19 Psalm 119:71 Genesis 41:52 Isaiah 53:10-11 Matthew 26:26-28 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Deuteronomy 11:13-17 Deuteronomy 23:3-6 Isaiah 53:7

Synopsis: The period of the Judges began with everyone doing what was right in their own eyes without a king, and the book concludes in the same way. The Israelites were more concerned to keep their word than to obey God's word, to avoid their own curses than to do what brought blessing. Their self-inflicted wounds provide opportunity for wise self-reflection: are we those who do what is right in our own eyes or will we submit to our King Jesus to live for Him? Verses in order of appearance: Judges 21:1-3 Ephesians 4:26-27 Judges 21:4-5 Judges 21:6-9 Judges 21:10-14 Matthew 15:7-9 Matthew 27:6-8 Romans 2:21-23 Judges 21:15-18 Deuteronomy 27:26 Judges 21:19-22 1 Corinthians 6:7 1 Peter 4:8 Ephesians 4:31-32 Judges 21:23-25 Proverbs 3:5-6 Verses mentioned but not displayed: 1 Samuel 11 1 Peter 3:17

After suffering painful defeats, humbled tribes of Israel were led by God to go up to battle a third time against the Benjamites. When the self-confident Benjamites saw the smoke of Gibeah rising up, they panicked knowing disaster had come upon them. God has graciously provided an opportunity for all people to place renewed confidence in God rather than ourselves or our previous success. Verses in order of appearance: Proverbs16:18 Judges 20:29-31 Judges 20:32-35 Judges 20:36-40 Deuteronomy 20:3-4 James 4:13-17 Judges 20:41-45 Judges 20:42 NIV Numbers 14:8-9 Judges 20:46-48 Romans 1:32 Malachi 4:1-3 Isaiah 61:3 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Joshua 8 Proverbs 7 Proverbs 24:17-18 Isaiah 47:10 Amos 1-2

After hearing the testimony of the Levite whose wife had been murdered, all Israel united to avenge her death by executing the men of Gibeah they held responsible. When the Benjamites refused to listen, it quickly escalated into a civil war that resulted in many deaths. Israel sought the LORD desperately, and God gave encouragement of victory. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 8:11 Judges 20:1-3 Judges 20:4-7 Deuteronomy 13:17-18 Judges 20:8-10 Proverbs 18:17 James 1:19-20 Judges 20:11-13 Matthew 18:15 Judges 20:14-17 Proverbs 15:1 Judges 20:18-21 Judges 20:22-25 Judges 20:26-28 Ecclesiastes 8:12

Synopsis: In a dark season of Israel's history, a wayfaring Levite and his concubine were involved in one of the most infamous and sobering incidents that demonstrate the horrors of sin that bring death. Idolatry led to a steep decline of morality. The Light of the World Jesus Christ has shone in a world darkened with sin and provides hope of forgiveness, healing and salvation the Law of Moses never could. Verses in order of appearance: Judges 19:1-3 Hosea 2:14 Judges 19:4-10 Judges 19:11-15 Judges 19:16-21 Matthew 25:34-36 Judges 19:22-26 Leviticus 18:22 Titus 3:3 Judges 19:27-30 Hosea 9:9 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Isaiah 59:16 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Deuteronomy 22:24 Romans 1

In days when people in Israel did what was right in their own eyes, the tribe of Dan made a move to establish an inheritance for themselves in the north. On the way to Laish the men of Dan thought they should plunder the shrine of Micah and entrenched idolatry in Israel. Only when we consider God and His word can we rightly determine what we should do. Verses in order of appearance: Judges 18:8-11 Psalm 118:5-9 Judges 18:12-16 Deuteronomy 13:6-11 1 Corinthians 5:11 Judges 18:17-21 Luke 16:10 Hosea 4:9 Judges 18:22-26 Isaiah 2:19-21 Judges 18:27-31 1 Kings 12:28-31 2 Kings 5:13 Isaiah 1:18

Synopsis: In the book of Judges everyone did what was right in their own eyes, and a man named Micah and his mother are examples of spiritually ignorant and misguided people who drifted from obedience to God. A drifter Levite and the tribe of Dan were not content with their calling and inheritance, and they provide cause for careful self examination for people today--because we can be just like them. Verses in order of appearance: Judges 17:1-3 Deuteronomy 27:26 James 3:10 Deuteronomy 4:23-26 Judges 17:4-6 Picture of the ephod in the Temple Institute Deuteronomy 17:18-20 Judges 17:7-10 Numbers 8:19 Judges 17:11-13 Micah 6:8 Judges 18:1-2 Map from Thompson Chain Bible Judges 18:3-6 Isaiah 57:19-21 Judges 18:7 Romans 15:2-4 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Ezekiel 16 Judges 1:34 Joshua 19:47 Romans 5:1

After Samson was made weak as other men, he was hauled before the Philistines rulers and people for their amusement in the temple of Dagon. Though he lacked eyes to see, by faith he looked to the God of Israel for strength who answered his prayer and brought down the temple of Dagon upon the Philistines and himself. By God's grace, Samson fulfilled God's purpose for his life by faith in Him. Verses in order of appearance: Isaiah 45:22 Judges 16:23-24 Psalm 68:20 2 Samuel 12:14 1 Corinthians 5:1-2 Titus 3:8 Judges 16:25-27 Matthew 26:67-68 Matthew 27:29-31 Proverbs 12:18 Psalm 55:21 Judges 16:28 Matthew 5:43 John 1:16-17 Matthew 5:44 Judges 16:29-30 John 11:20-24 John 11:32 John 11:41-46 Judges 16:31 Isaiah 45:22

Synopsis: Samson loved a woman named Delilah and did not see the harm or potential danger in their relationship. After divulging what would make him weak as anyone else, Samson wrongly assumed he would be able to shake himself free because God's Spirit left him. Observing Samson's life is like looking in a mirror at ourselves and prompts us to examine our own hearts in truth. Verses in order of appearance: Galatians 6:1 Judges 16:1-3 Map to highlight Samson's journey Judges 16:4-6 Ephesians 4:25-29 Judges 16:7-9 Judges 16:10-12 Judges 16:13-15 Romans 2:1-3 Luke 16:13-15 Judges 16:16-19 Judges 16:20-22 Psalm 51:10-12 1 John 1:9 Romans 13:10-14 James 4:8-10 Verses mentioned but not displayed: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 2 Chronicles 16:9

A family squabble turned into an occasion for God to begin to deliver Israel from the oppressive rule of the Philistines when Samson sought revenge. The perpetual, destructive cycle of avenging ourselves has been broken by Jesus Christ who delivers those who trust Him from all afflictions. God reminds us to feed on His faithfulness, for in Him we rest for our souls. Verses in order of appearance: Matthew 7:12 Judges 15:1-2 Judges 15:3-5 Judges 15:6-8 Proverbs 10:12 Psalm 37:1-3 Deuteronomy 32:41-42 Judges 15:9-11 Judges 15:12-17 Picture of jawbone (quijada) Jeremiah 51:20 Judges 15:18-20 Genesis 45:25-28 John 7:37-39 Psalm 34:17-20 John 19:35-37 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Genesis 38 1 Corinthians 6

Synopsis: By the Spirit of the LORD, God moved Samson to begin to deliver His people from the oppression of the Philistines. An arranged marriage between Samson and woman of Timnah began a conflict that escalated quickly between Samson and the Philistines. Though born sinners, Christians are to be moved by the Holy Spirit to keep from sin and walk in obedience to Him. Verses in order of appearance: Judges 14:1-4 Deuteronomy 7:3-4 Proverbs 21:1 Judges 14:5-7 Proverbs 18:1 1 Peter 5:8-9 Judge 14:8-9 Numbers 6:6-7 Judges 14:10-14 Judges 14:15-17 Psalm 106:13-15 Judges 14:18-20 Luke 4:17-21 John 16:12-13 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Judges 13:25 Deuteronomy 7:1-4 Exodus 24:12-16 James 4:7 Leviticus 11:38 Hebrews 11:32 1 John 1:9

After God gave the children of Israel into the hand of the Philistines for 40 years for their sin, He planned to deliver them with a child yet to be born. Rather than seeking to destroy people, God works to redeem them and draw them to Himself by His grace. Verses in order of appearance: Judges 13:1-5 Map of Dan from Thompson Chain Reference Bible Genesis 49:16 Numbers 6:14-15 Judges 13:6-8 Judges 13:9-14 Psalm 102:17 Luke 1:38 John 21:21-22 Judges 13:15-20 Genesis 32:29 Exodus 15:11 Isaiah 25:1 Isaiah 9:6 Psalm 72:18-19 Judges 13:21-23 Exodus 33:18-20 Deuteronomy 29:29 Judges 13:24-25 Jeremiah 1:4-7 John 17:24 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Joshua 15:33 Joshua 19:40 Numbers 6:1-21 2 Peter 1:21

Synopsis. After Jephthah defeated the Ammonites, men of Ephraim came and threatened to burn his house down on him because they felt slighted. The war of words between the Ephraimites, Jephthah and the men of Gilead resulted in great bloodshed between brethren that is a grave warning to Christians of the destructive power of the tongue. Because Jesus is our peace, we can live and speak peaceably even when others are for war. Verses in order of appearance: Leviticus 6:13 James 3:6 Judges 12:1 Judges 8:1 Proverbs 15:1-2 Judges 12:2-3 Acts 15:36-40 Proverbs 18:19 Judges 12:4-6 2 Samuel 2:14-16 Proverbs 26:18-20 Acts 4:13 Judges 12:7-10 Hebrews 11:39-40 Hebrews 11:13-16 Judges 12:11-15 Deuteronomy 12:17-18 Judges 2:20-22 Proverbs 28:2 Psalm 120:1-7 Hebrews 12:3 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Romans 12:18 Judges 12:4-6 Luke 4:22

Jephthah sought a diplomatic solution to the Ammonite invasion, but the king of the Ammonites refused to listen. After Jephthah made a vow to the LORD, God helped him to rout the Ammonites and return home in peace. To keep his word Jephthah (together with his daughter) paid an unthinkable price that points toward the sacrifice God freely provided by sending His only begotten Son as a promised sacrifice for sinners. Verses in order of appearance: Judges 11:12-13 Judges 11:14-22 Map "Bible Map Jephthah" from Thompson Chain Reference Bible Deuteronomy 2:37 Numbers 21:24-25 Deuteronomy 2:24 Judges 11:23-27 Numbers 23:22-24 Judges 11:28-31 Numbers 21:2-3 Leviticus 27:28-29 Judges 11:32-35 Map "Jephthah Ammon Dispute" Numbers 30:1-2 Ecclesiastes 5:2-5 Judges 11:36-38 Judges 11:39-40 Isaiah 53:10-11 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Numbers 20:14-21 1 Samuel 28:24 Leviticus 18:21 Deuteronomy 12:31 1 Samuel 14 1 Samuel 25:22 Hebrews 11:32-34

Synopsis: God raised up Tola and Jair as judges over Israel, and 18 years of oppression by enemies followed due to the idolatry of God's people. When they cried out to God He refused to deliver them, and the people accepted God's punishment for their sin and turned to God in truth. Though innocent of wrongdoing, Jesus accepted punishment for the sins of the world to abolish death and bring life to light through the Gospel. Verses in order of appearance: Judges 10:1-5 Judges 10:6-9 Judges 10:10-14 Judges 10:15-18 Leviticus 26:40-42 2 Corinthians 7:10 Judges 11:1-3 Judges 11:4-8 Judges 11:9-11 Mark 6:26 John 15:25 Luke 23:40-41 2 Timothy 1:8-10 Psalm 103:10-12 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Genesis 6:5 Genesis 31:44-53

2025-05-25 Ben Grisez Judges 9,22 - 9,57 Playing With Fire by Calvary Chapel Sydney

Synopsis: After the death of Gideon, the children of Israel did not remember the LORD and plunged back into idolatry. This departure from God led to Abimelech's murderous scheme to kill his brothers and rule over Shechem. Jotham, Gideon's youngest son, escaped and pronounced a curse God would bring to pass in due time. Remembering Jesus is what God's people are called to do. Verses in order of appearance: Lamentations 3:19-20 (NIV) Lamentations 3:21-23 (NIV) Judges 8:29-32 Exodus 21:10-11 Judges 8:33-35 2 Chronicles 24:17-18 Judges 9:1-3 Joshua 24:26-27 Judges 9:4-6 Judges 9:7-13 PIC of Mt. Gerizim from HolyLandPhotos.org Proverbs 28:9 Judges 9:14-15 Proverbs 6:27 Judges 9:16-21 Proverbs 26:2 Galatians 3:13-14 Romans 12:14-19 Psalm 103:1-5 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Judges 8:23 Leviticus 18:18 Deuteronomy 17:17 Deuteronomy 21:15-17 Genesis 34 Joshua 8 Deuteronomy 11:29 Deuteronomy 27:12-26

After the LORD God delivered the Midianites into the hand of Gideon and his 300 men promised, Gideon's story was not over as new conflicts arose. Not only did he need to contend with Midianite warriors and kings, but he faced conflict with the tribe of Ephraim, cities and elders. Victory brought new temptations into Gideon's life, and it is wise for us to apply these lessons to our lives today. Verses in order of appearance: Judges 7:24-25 Judges 8:1-3 Proverbs15:1 Judges 8:4-9 Judges 8:10-12 Judges 18:27 Judges 8:13-17 Proverbs 29:15 Judges 8:18-23 Numbers 35:19 Deuteronomy 13:4 John 5:14 Judges 8:24-28 Psalm 83:9-18 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Judges 7:23 Hebrews 5:8 1 Timothy 6:10 Hebrews 11:32

Synopsis: Thousands of men gathered to Gideon, and God revealed they were too many--lest they credit themselves! God reduced the fighting force to 300 men who followed Gideon's lead with unorthodox tactics to prove beyond a doubt God delivered Midian into Gideon's hand. Because of Christ in us, Christians can be bold to trust and obey like Gideon be brokens vessels through whom His glory shines. Verses in order of appearance: Judges 7:1-3 Deuteronomy 20:3-4 Deuteronomy 20:8-9 Judges 7:4-7 Judges 7:8-11 Psalm 23:4 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 Psalm 56:3 Psalm 56:11 Judges 7:12-15 Judges 7:16-18 Judges 7:19-23 (Slide of Picture Bible) Proverbs 28:1 2 Corinthians 4:5-7 2 Corinthians 4:8-11 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Judges 8:10 Ephesians 6 Ephesians 6:17 Hebrews 4:12

After the LORD called Gideon to deliver Israel from their oppressors, he obeyed God to destroy his father's altar to Baal, build an altar to God, and sacrifice his father's bull on the altar using an image as fuel. Gideon obeyed God and the Holy Spirit came upon him to muster God's people to battle. God confirmed His word with signs, and this ought to encourage us to obey Him! Verses in order of appearance: Judges 6:24 Judges 6:25-26 Deuteronomy 12:2-3 Judges 6:27-29 Luke 16:10 Judges 6:30-32 Jude 1:3 Judges 6:33-35 Acts 5:31-32 Judges 6:36-40 Isaiah 7:14 2 Kings 7:2 Luke 1:18-20 Jeremiah 33:1-3 1 Thessalonians 5:14-21 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Judges 3:7 Exodus 20:24 Deuteronomy 13:6-10 1 Samuel 5 Zechariah 4:6 Luke 24:49 Hebrews 11

Synopsis: After Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead, He appeared to His disciples in person. Jesus did many signs before and after His death and resurrection so we might believe He is the Son of God and have life in His name. Praise God for peace with God through Christ Jesus! Verses in order of appearance: Luke 24:1-4 Luke 24:5-8 Matthew 12:39-40 John 20:19-20 John 14:27 John 20:21-23 Luke 24:45-48 John 20:24-25 John 20:26-29 Hebrews 13:5 John 20:30-31 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Matthew 27:63 Mark 8:31 Mark 9:31 Mark 10:34

Synopsis: When the time for Jesus to be received up drew near, He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem for the joy set before Him--knowing He would be betrayed, tortured and crucified. Jesus knew all He would accomplish through His death and resurrection, and every intact bone of Jesus affirms He will forever preserve those who trust in Him. Verses in order of appearance: Luke 9:51-56 Isaiah 50:5-7 Romans 5:6-8 John 19:32-37 Zechariah 12:10 Psalm 34:17-20 Psalm 31:23-24 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Mark 15:39

After God's people did evil in His sight, He delivered them into the hands of the Midianites for 7 years who oppressed and impoverished them. Before saving His people, God prepared them by sending a prophet. The Angel of the LORD then called Gideon to deliver Israel from their oppressors by God's might, for the LORD is Peace. Verses in order of appearance: Psalm 22:30-31 Judges 6:1-2 Numbers 31:7 Judges 6:3-6 Deuteronomy 28:33 Judges 6:7-10 Judges 6:11-13 Judges 6:14-16 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 2 Kings 5:2-3 Judges 6:17-20 Judges 6:21-24 Exodus 33:20 Romans 12:1 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Genesis 25:1-2 2 Chronicles 16:9 James 4 Hebrews 11:32-34 Luke 4:27 2 Kings 5:17 Hebrews 13:5

Synopsis: After God delivered Israel from Sisera and his 900 chariots of iron, Deborah and Sisera joined together in song to praise God. When leaders took the lead in the fear of God, when God's people willingly offered themselves to Him in faith and obedience, He gave them victory over their enemies and enduring rest. By God's grace, those who love God will shine like the sun in full strength. Verses in order of appearance: 2 Corinthians 9:7 Exodus 36:3 Judges 5:1-5 Judges 5:2 (KJV) Judges 5:6-9 Judges 5:10-12 Psalm 66:16-20 Habakkuk 2:19 Judges 5:13-18 Judges 5:19-23 Nehemiah 3:5 Judges 5:24-27 Judges 5:28-30 Romans 8:12-14 Judges 5:31 Isaiah 50:5-10

Deborah was a prophetess who also judged Israel in a season when the Hebrews had been oppressed for decades by King Jabin of Canaan. Through her bold leadership God confirmed His call upon Barak to muster an army, and the LORD was faithful to defeat Sisera and his 900 chariots of iron. God uses unlikely people like Barak, Amos and Jael to do His will and overcome all odds, because God does the impossible. Verses in order of appearance: Judges 4:1-3 Judges 4:4-7 Judges 4:8-10 Hebrews 11:32-34 Judges 4:11-16 Amos 7:14-15 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 Judges 4:17-20 Judges 4:21-24 Judges 5:26 Psalm 83:9-10 Judges 5:24 Psalm 83:16-18 Verses mentioned but not displayed: John 9 Genesis 24:67 Genesis 31:33

Synopsis: A generation of Hebrews grew that did not know war, and God allowed enemies to remain for His redemptive purposes: to test His people, teach them to know war and for them to personally experience His deliverance. The passage introduces us to three judges God raised up when His people cried out to Him, and God was faithful to guide them to rest and peace. Verses in order of appearance: Judges 3:1-4 Psalm 144:1-2 Judges 3:5-8 Judges 3:9-11 Judges 3:12-15 Judges 3:16-19 Joshua 4:23-24 Judges 3:20-26 Deuteronomy 32:15-18 Ecclesiastes 12:11 Judges 3:27-31 1 Thessalonians 1:10 Verses mentioned but not displayed: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Isaiah 48:22 Deuteronomy 32:15-18 James 5:16