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Men of God Judges 6:11-16

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 6:15–16, David Platt reminds us that God's presence is our strength in weakness.Explore more content from Radical.

Does it really matter what you believe? In Week 3 of Binge The Bible Season 5, Pastor JC Worley unpacks one of the most disturbing stories in the Book of Judges—the story of Jephthah. It's a powerful reminder that passion, sincerity, and good intentions are not substitutes for truth. After generations of compromise, Jephthah believed in God but had a distorted view of who God was. His story reveals how culture can slowly shape our thinking, influence our decisions, and pull us away from God's truth without us even realizing it. In this message, you'll discover: • Why passion doesn't always equal truth • How bad theology impacts real people • The danger of letting culture shape your beliefs • What is forming your heart and mind every day • Why Jesus frees us from trying to earn God's love The question isn't whether you're being formed. The question is: Who or what is forming you? No matter your past or how far you've drifted, it's never too late to turn back to God. ⛪ ABOUT GO CHURCH GO Church exists to love people to life by helping people take their next step with Jesus. With multiple locations and an online campus, GO Church is a place where you can grow in your faith, build meaningful relationships, and discover your purpose.

Does it really matter what you believe? In Week 3 of Binge The Bible Season 5, Pastor JC Worley unpacks one of the most disturbing stories in the Book of Judges—the story of Jephthah. It's a powerful reminder that passion, sincerity, and good intentions are not substitutes for truth. After generations of compromise, Jephthah believed in God but had a distorted view of who God was. His story reveals how culture can slowly shape our thinking, influence our decisions, and pull us away from God's truth without us even realizing it. In this message, you'll discover: • Why passion doesn't always equal truth • How bad theology impacts real people • The danger of letting culture shape your beliefs • What is forming your heart and mind every day • Why Jesus frees us from trying to earn God's love The question isn't whether you're being formed. The question is: Who or what is forming you? No matter your past or how far you've drifted, it's never too late to turn back to God. ⛪ ABOUT GO CHURCH GO Church exists to love people to life by helping people take their next step with Jesus. With multiple locations and an online campus, GO Church is a place where you can grow in your faith, build meaningful relationships, and discover your purpose.

This passage states that everyone did what was right in their own eyes

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You've probably heard the saying “Love the sinner, hate the sin”—but Alistair Begg points out why that's not always the right approach. Join us on Truth For Life as we examine King David's prayer in Psalm 139 for divine vengeance and personal scrutiny. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘The God Who Knows Me' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • FREE BIBLE STUDY Make a verse-by-verse study through Ecclesiastes the focus of your next Bible study group or work through it on your own. Download for FREE now

You've probably heard the saying “Love the sinner, hate the sin”—but Alistair Begg points out why that's not always the right approach. Join us on Truth For Life as we examine King David's prayer in Psalm 139 for divine vengeance and personal scrutiny. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29?v=20251111

You've probably heard the saying “Love the sinner, hate the sin”—but Alistair Begg points out why that's not always the right approach. Join us on Truth For Life as we examine King David's prayer in Psalm 139 for divine vengeance and personal scrutiny. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29?v=20251111

May 3, 2026

In this episode we explore the difficult theme of judgement. Looking at what God, through the prophet Zechariah, has to say about it. Three application questions;1) Are there spiritual habits we've kept, but without real sincerity?2) Do we prioritise religious activity over loving people well?3) Are there areas of our lives where we're resisting what we already know God wants?

Discover the powerful message of A Flawed People and a Faithful God from Judges 1:1–26, preached by Pastor Jim Schultz. This opening sermon in the Book of Judges reveals the sobering reality of human sin alongside the unwavering faithfulness of God. As Israel begins its journey in the Promised Land, we see moments of obedience mixed with compromise—reminding us how easily we drift from God's will.In this Christ-centered message, you'll be encouraged to seek God in your decisions, trust in His perfect justice, and walk in faith-filled courage. Even in failure, God's grace remains constant, pointing us to our deep need for a Savior. This sermon invites you to reflect on your own life, confront sin honestly, and rest in the hope that God never abandons His people.Perfect for Bible study, spiritual growth, and understanding Judges, this message will challenge and encourage your faith.

God shows His grace by giving assurances to Gideon

This is the first of several tests from Gideon to God

Knowing God | Judges 6:33-7:8 by The Journey Southern Illinois

This is a verse-by-verse episode of Joel 3:3-8, exploring the historical context, meaning, and faithful application of the passage within the Christian faith.What if the most powerful nations are headed for a courtroom they can't avoid? We continue in Joel chapter 3 and confront a bracing claim: God calls Israel His people, the land His land, and the city His city—and He gathers the nations to the Valley of Jehoshaphat, “Yahweh Judges,” to answer for what they've done. From the literary shock of locusts-as-armies to the concrete charges of human trafficking and temple plunder, the text refuses to stay abstract. It names Tyre, Sidon, and Philistia, and history records their fall. Justice is not a metaphor; it's a ledger that closes.We connect the dots from Pentecost's “this is that” back into Joel's vision, showing how the Spirit's outpouring and the promise of restoration feed into a larger arc of judgment and mercy. Along the way, we grapple with the temptation to smooth the rough edges—spiritualizing some verses and literalizing others—and instead take the passage on its own terms. God gathers. God judges. God restores. The moral charge is specific: societies that sell children for pleasure and turn worship into theft will face a reversal. What they measured out is measured back to them.If this conversation helps you see the prophets with fresh eyes, share it with a friend, subscribe for more verse-by-verse studies, and leave a review with your biggest insight or question.Support the showThank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the BiblePlease prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

Pastor Phil Locke - Thursday, February 19, 2026

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Pastor Phil Locke - Thursday, January 29, 2026

Episode 2.77How does God give victory—and what happens when His people forget who the battle belongs to?In this episode, Michael and Zach walk through Joshua 5:13–12:24, the heart of Israel's conquest of the Promised Land. Beginning with Joshua's encounter with the Commander of the LORD's army, the episode makes a crucial point: Joshua never wins by strategy or strength—God fights for His people.From the fall of Jericho to the defeat at Ai, the text shows that victory depends on obedience and dependence, not confidence or cleverness. The sin of Achan reveals the seriousness of God's holiness and the corporate weight of covenant faithfulness. The covenant renewal at Mount Ebal reminds listeners that conquest is never separated from worship and God's Word.The episode also addresses difficult questions—divine judgment, total warfare, archaeology, and the justice of God—while keeping the focus where Joshua does: Yahweh as Divine Warrior, Judge, and Promise-Keeper. Even as Israel “takes the land,” the book makes clear that the victory is partial, pointing forward to a greater rest still to come.Joshua isn't about how great Israel was—it's about how faithful God is, even when His people stumble.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/RSksvCyu3zMMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

Pastor Phil Locke - Thursday, January 22, 2026

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Pastor Phil - Thursday, January 8, 2026

1. God will judge those who worship both Jesus and other things. (Vs. 1-6)2. God will judge those who ignore Jesus. (Vs. 7-13)3. God will judge all sin. (Vs. 14-18) Start Sermon: 00:06Reading: 02:47 Point 1: 06:04 Point 2: 20:15Point 3: 28:55Benediction: 37:22

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about Project23 and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is Judges 20:1-7. Then all the people of Israel came out, from Dan to Beersheba, including the land of Gilead, and the congregation assembled as one man to the Lord at Mizpah. And the chiefs of all the people, of all the tribes of Israel, presented themselves in the assembly of the people of God, 400,000 men on foot that drew the sword. (Now the people of Benjamin heard that the people of Israel had gone up to Mizpah.) And the people of Israel said, "Tell us, how did this evil happen?" And the Levite, the husband of the woman who was murdered, answered and said, "I came to Gibeah that belongs to Benjamin, I and my concubine, to spend the night. And the leaders of Gibeah rose against me and surrounded the house against me by night. They meant to kill me, and they violated my concubine, and she is dead. So I took hold of my concubine and cut her in pieces and sent her throughout all the country of the inheritance of Israel, for they have committed abomination and outrage in Israel. Behold, you people of Israel, all of you, give your advice and counsel here." — Judges 20:1-7 The scene opens with national unity—but not spiritual unity. Israel is outraged. The murder and dismemberment of the Levite's concubine shocks them into action. Four hundred thousand men march to Mizpah, ready to make war. But notice what's missing: there's no prayer, no repentance, no seeking God's will. They are united in outrage, not obedience. They are loud about the problem, but blind to their part in it. And the Levite—the one who caused this entire mess—plays the victim. He twists the story to make himself look righteous. He never admits his cowardice or cruelty. He blames everyone but himself. This is what happens when moral outrage replaces moral conviction. It feels righteous. It sounds godly. But it's hollow—because it lacks repentance. We do the same thing today. We rage against corruption in politics, immorality in culture, and sin in society—while ignoring the idols in our own homes. We tweet truth without living it. We protest evil but excuse pride. We call for justice but never kneel for mercy. The Church must beware of becoming like Israel at Mizpah—loud in anger but silent in repentance. Before we correct the world, we must first let God correct us. The greatest threat to righteousness isn't the sin of others in the world but believers with unrepentant hearts. Revival begins with us, the righteous, getting right with God. So are you ready to remove the log from your eye? "You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." — Matthew 7:5 ASK THIS: Where have I confused moral anger with spiritual obedience? Do I seek to fix others before I allow God to confront me? How do I respond when God exposes my hypocrisy? What would it look like to start repentance before reaction this week? DO THIS: Identify one area where your outrage exceeds your obedience—and confess it. Lead your family in a moment of prayer, asking God to purify your hearts before you judge others. Replace complaining with confession; revival always starts at home. PRAY THIS: Lord, help me see the sin beneath my outrage. Break my pride before it hardens my heart. Teach me to repent before I react, and to seek Your truth before I speak mine. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Lord, I Need You."

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about Project23 and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is Judges 18:30-31. And the people of Dan set up the carved image for themselves, and Jonathan the son of Gershom, son of Moses, and his sons were priests to the tribe of the Danites until the day of the captivity of the land. So they set up Micah's carved image that he made, as long as the house of God was at Shiloh. — Judges 18:30-31 The tribe of Dan ends their story with idols, not inheritance. They set up a fake priesthood, a false religion, and call it "faith." It looked spiritual—but it was hollow. Everything they built was founded on force, not faith; ritual, not repentance. What began as one man's compromise became a tribe's tradition—and a nation's decay. And that's exactly where we stand today. We've kept the symbols of faith but lost the substance. We sing about Jesus but live as if His Word no longer defines truth. We've traded repentance for relevance and holiness for acceptance. The signs are flashing, and time is running short. Our culture isn't collapsing because evil is stronger—it's collapsing because truth is weaker. The light has dimmed. The Church has grown quiet. We've learned to tolerate what we should confront and bless what we should repent of. But this is not the time to coast. It's time to come back. Not next year. Not after things "settle down." Now. Because a nation that forgets God doesn't lose Him overnight—it loses Him one compromise at a time. The tribe of Dan thought they secured their future, but they only secured their judgment. And if we keep drifting from the truth, we'll do the same. God is calling His people. It's time to return to the Lord while there's still time. ASK THIS: What signs of drift do you see in your own heart or church? How can you personally help call others back to truth? What step of repentance could you take today? DO THIS: Pray daily this week for revival—in your heart, home, and church. Speak truth where others have grown silent. PRAY THIS: Lord, wake us up. Stir Your people to repent, return, and rebuild on truth. Let revival start in me—and spread before it's too late. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Revive Us Again."

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about Project23 and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is Judges 17:13. "Then Micah said, 'Now I know that the Lord will prosper me, because I have a Levite as priest.'" — Judges 17:13 Micah's homemade religion is now complete. He's got a shrine, a priest, and a title. And now—he's got confidence. "Now I know," he says, "the Lord will prosper me." But it's all fake. Fake priest. Fake faith. Fake confidence. Micah believes he's in God's favor simply because everything looks right. But this is the final stage of spiritual delusion: when you mistake comfort for confirmation. He assumes that because his setup feels spiritual, it must be spiritual. That's what happens when religion becomes self-made—you start measuring faith by your feelings instead of His truth. This is the heart of counterfeit Christianity today. People claim assurance, quote Scripture out of context, or redefine sin, all while drifting further from God's Word. They've built a religion that feels peaceful because it never confronts them. And the more they say "God told me," the less they actually listen to what God already said. Micah's confidence wasn't rooted in Scripture—it was rooted in self-deception. And that's what makes this so dangerous. You can be completely convinced you're right with God and still be miles from Him if your faith isn't built on truth. We also see this in the church. Whole movements chase emotional experiences but ignore biblical obedience. Believers trust in positive feelings, prosperity, or political comfort instead of God's holiness. It's the American version of Micah's religion—comfort without conviction, blessing without obedience, and faith without truth. False confidence always feels strong—right up until the truth tests it. So here's the question I would present to you: Is your confidence based on God's Word—or your own worldview? ASK THIS: Where are you mistaking spiritual comfort for spiritual confirmation? What beliefs or habits have you justified that don't line up with God's Word? Have you built confidence on truth—or convenience? How can you anchor your assurance in Scripture instead of emotion? DO THIS: Take a truth inventory: what do you believe that's not clearly rooted in Scripture? Replace assumptions with alignment—submit your confidence to God's Word. Pray for humility to let God's truth confront your comfort. PRAY THIS: Father, I don't want false confidence. Expose any lie I've believed about You or about myself. Anchor my assurance in Your truth—not in feelings, comfort, or imitation faith. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Build My Life."

This is message 29 in The Names of God Series Zechariah 14:1-21 The name Jehovah Elohay reveals the Lord as the God who returns, the God who judges, and the God who is holy. He will come again with power, set all things in order, rule as King, and bring holiness to the earth. His return will restore creation, uphold righteousness, and remove all that opposes Him. Seeing His future rule calls His people to live in obedience and holiness now, knowing that the Lord their God will keep every promise He has made. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Roger Lemasters from Mt. Carmel, TN. Your commitment through Project23 helps deliver God's Word daily with clarity and conviction. This one's for you. Our text today is Judges 13:6-14 Then the woman came and told her husband, "A man of God came to me, and his appearance was like the appearance of the angel of God, very awesome. I did not ask him where he was from, and he did not tell me his name, but he said to me, 'Behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. So then drink no wine or strong drink, and eat nothing unclean, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb to the day of his death.'" Then Manoah prayed to the Lord and said, "O Lord, please let the man of God whom you sent come again to us and teach us what we are to do with the child who will be born." And God listened to the voice of Manoah, and the angel of God came again to the woman as she sat in the field. But Manoah her husband was not with her. So the woman ran quickly and told her husband, "Behold, the man who came to me the other day has appeared to me." And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said to him, "Are you the man who spoke to this woman?" And he said, "I am." And Manoah said, "Now when your words come true, what is to be the child's manner of life, and what is his mission?" And the angel of the Lord said to Manoah, "Of all that I said to the woman let her be careful. She may not eat of anything that comes from the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, or eat any unclean thing. All that I commanded her let her observe." — Judges 13:6-14 After hearing the angel's message, Manoah's wife ran to tell him. This was big news—life-changing news for their family and nation. But instead of rushing forward, Manoah did something vital: he prayed. He asked God to send the messenger again, to teach them how to raise the child. That's powerful leadership. Manoah didn't assume he knew best. He didn't sprint ahead with his own ideas. He stopped. He prayed. And God answered, sending the angel back to confirm the call and lay down clear boundaries for Samson's anointing. We all face the temptation of rushing ahead of God. We want quick answers. We want control. We want the whole plan mapped out. But rushing often leads to regret. Faith calls us to pause, pray, and wait. Manoah shows us the better way. He slowed down and sought God's guidance. That's what leaders do. That's what fathers and mothers do. That's what faithful followers of Christ do. They wait for God to speak before they move. When you rush, you risk missing God's wisdom. But when you pause and pray, you put yourself in a position to receive it. Don't sprint ahead—let the Lord lead step by step. ASK THIS: Where am I tempted to rush ahead of God right now? Do I pray for clarity—or just act and hope for the best? How would slowing down and seeking Him first change my next decision? DO THIS: Before you make your next move, stop. Pray. Ask God for clarity in His Word, and wait for His leading before you take action. PRAY THIS: Lord, guard me from rushing ahead of You. Teach me to trust Your timing, listen for Your voice, and move only when You lead. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Wait On You."

Father explains how those who have been given much are being held more responsible on judgement day.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Jeff Grasty from Rock Hill, SC. Thank you for your partnership with us through Project23. Our text today is Judges 11:29-31. Then the Spirit of the Lord was upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh and passed on to Mizpah of Gilead, and from Mizpah of Gilead he passed on to the Ammonites. And Jephthah made a vow to the Lord and said, "If you will give the Ammonites into my hand, then whatever comes out from the doors of my house to meet me when I return in peace from the Ammonites shall be the Lord's, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering." — Judges 11:29-31 Here is that terminology again: "the Spirit of the Lord clothed Jephthah." Meaning God himself equipped him with power for the battle. Victory was already guaranteed because God was already present. But Jephthah didn't rest in that assurance. He made a vow—an unnecessary bargain with God. This was the irony: the Spirit of God was enough, yet Jephthah bartered like it wasn't. Jephthah complicated his doubt with a detrimental bargain. We are all guilty of this. God gives us the Holy Spirit, the very presence and power that raised Jesus from the dead. Yet instead of moving forward in faith, we add conditions. We say, "God, if you show up, I'll be faithful. If you bless me, then I'll obey. If you fix this, then I'll finally trust You." When he already lives within us. But bargaining with God is not faith—it's fear dressed up as faith. It reveals our insecurity more than our devotion. The Spirit of God already provides everything we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). Remember, when you add conditions, you don't secure more of God's favor—you forfeit the peace of trusting Him. The Spirit is enough. Always has been. Always will be. So identify where you've been making deals with God, and instead act in simple, Spirit-led obedience. ASK THIS: Where am I complicating God's promises with my own conditions? How am I bargaining with God instead of simply believing Him? What step of faith could I take today to show I trust His Spirit is enough? DO THIS: Stop adding fine print to God's promises. Identify one area where you've been making deals with God, and instead act in simple, Spirit-led obedience. PRAY THIS: Lord, forgive me for complicating what You've already completed. Help me to rest in Your Spirit, trust Your promises, and move forward in bold faith without bargaining. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Same Power."

The Supreme Judge | God's Justice and Holiness | 10 27 2025

Today's Scripture passages are Jeremiah 16:14 - Jeremiah 19 | Acts 5. Read by Christina Edmondson.Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a production of InterVarsity Press. For 75 years, IVP has published and created thoughtful Christian books for the university, church, and the world. Our Bible reading plan is adapted from Bible Study Together, and the Bible version is the New English Translation, used by permission.SPECIAL OFFER | As a listener of this podcast, use the code IVPOD25 for 25% off any IVP resource mentioned in this episode at ivpress.com.Additional Credits:Song production: Seaux ChillSong lyrics written by: Seaux Chill, Ekemini Uwan, and Christina EdmondsonPodcast art: Kate LillardPhotography: Shelly EveBible consultant: JM SmithSound engineering: Podastery StudiosCreative producers: Ekemini Uwan and Christina EdmondsonAssistant producer: Christine Pelliccio MeloExecutive producer: Helen LeeDisclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

The world celebrates self-sufficiency and strength, but God often works through our weaknesses.Just as Gideon defeated an army of 135,000 with only 300 men, trumpets, and torches, God delights in using the unexpected to accomplish His purposes. In this message we learned that God often strips away our self-reliance so we can experience His divine power.  Where in our lives might we need to let go of our own "armies" and trust in God's power alone?

Core Seminar // Corey Williams // II Kings 17, Amos 3

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Have you ever wondered what God truly knows about you—the things no one else can see, even the secrets buried deep in your heart? In Romans 2:1–4, Paul reminds us that one day God will judge the hidden motives of people. In today's teaching episode, we'll explore why His judgment is perfectly fair, how it shows our need for grace, and what it means to live honestly before Him.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible. Read more here: Project23 Our text today is Judges 3:9-11 But when the people of Israel cried out to the Lord, the Lord raised up a deliverer for the people of Israel, who saved them, Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother. The Spirit of the Lord was upon him, and he judged Israel. He went out to war, and the Lord gave Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand. And his hand prevailed over Cushan-rishathaim. So the land had rest forty years. Then Othniel the son of Kenaz died. — Judges 3:9-11 What happens when God's Spirit fills an ordinary man? Israel cried out. And God answered—not with an army, but with a man. Othniel wasn't flashy. He wasn't famous. He was Caleb's younger brother, living in the shadow of a great warrior. Yet when the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, everything changed. Notice the shift: Israel cried. God raised. The Spirit empowered. Victory came. Peace followed. This is God's pattern. He takes an ordinary man, fills him with his Spirit, and uses him to deliver his people. Never underestimate what God can do through you when his Spirit fills you. You don't need the perfect résumé, the loudest voice, or the sharpest skills. What you need is surrender to God's Spirit. The battles you face aren't won by sheer grit but by God's Spirit working through you. Othniel's story reminds us: victory doesn't rest on the size of the man, but on the strength of the God in the man. ASK THIS: When was the last time I cried out to God for deliverance instead of trying to fix things myself? Do I believe God's Spirit can work powerfully through me right now? What keeps me from full surrender to God's Spirit? Where in my life do I need to step forward in faith like Othniel? DO THIS: Today, pray specifically for the Spirit of the Lord to empower you in one area where you feel weak—and then take one step of faith into that battle. PRAY THIS: Holy Spirit, fill me today. Use me, like you used Othniel, to bring your victory and your peace where I cannot on my own. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Same God."

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible on video over the next 23 years. Read more about it here: PROJECT23 Our text today is Judges 2:6-10: When Joshua dismissed the people, the people of Israel went each to his inheritance to take possession of the land. And the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great work that the Lord had done for Israel. And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died at the age of 110 years. And they buried him within the boundaries of his inheritance in Timnath-heres, in the hill country of Ephraim, north of the mountain of Gaash. And all that generation also were gathered to their fathers. And there arose another generation after them who did not know the Lord or the work that he had done for Israel. — Judges 2:6-10 Joshua's generation had seen the mighty works of God. They walked through the Jordan. Watched Jericho fall. Inherited a land they didn't deserve. They served God faithfully during Joshua's lifetime, and a little beyond. But then something terrifying happened. The next generation didn't know the Lord. Not just that they didn't follow him. They didn't even know him. That's not just spiritual drift. That's spiritual negligence. Somewhere along the line, the storytelling stopped. The personal testimonies faded. The discipleship broke down. The fathers assumed their faith would be passed on without intentionality. It didn't. This is one of the most sobering verses in all of Judges. It reminds us that spiritual inheritance is never automatic. It must be pursued, communicated, and modeled. Your kids won't inherit your faith through osmosis. They'll catch it when they see it lived, taught, and treasured. And the men around you? They're watching too. If you don't talk about God's faithfulness, who will? If you don't model repentance, courage, and trust, what will they imitate? We are always one generation away from forgetting God. But we're also one conversation, one moment of obedience, one act of spiritual leadership away from changing that. Don't assume. Disciple. ASK THIS: Am I being intentional about passing on my faith? Who in my life needs to hear what God has done for me? What spiritual habits am I modeling for the next generation? How can I turn assumptions into intentional action today? DO THIS: Tell one younger person in your life today about something God has done for you, and why it matters. PRAY THIS: Lord, don't let me waste my spiritual influence. Help me lead those behind me to know You deeply and love You faithfully. Amen PLAY THIS: "Faithful Now."