Biblical Outline: Judges

Peace & Blessings Beloved,

TGBTG for allowing us to see another day. I pray all is well with you and yours, and that your week has been fruitful & blessed thus far.

In this Series, we are going to further our in-depth study of each book of the Holy Bible, breaking each book into the major themes and topics contained therein. Today we'll outline the seventh book of the Bible, Judges.

• Prologue: Incomplete Conquest and Apostasy (1:1;3:6)

  • First Episode: Israel's Failure to Purge the Land (1:1;2:5)

  • Second Episode: God's Dealings with Israel's Rebellion (2:6;3:6)

• Oppression and Deliverance (3:7;16:31)

Major Judges

A. Othniel Defeats Aram Naharaim (3:7-11)

B. Ehud Defeats Moab (3:12-30)

C. Deborah Defeats Canaan (chapters 4-5)

D. Gideon Defeats Midian (chapters 6-8)

(Abimelech, the anti-judge, chapter 9)

E. Jephthah Defeats Ammon (10:6;12:7)

F. Samson Checks Philistia (chapters 13-16)

Minor Judges

1. Shamgar (3:31)

2 .Tola (10:1-2)

3 .Jair (10:3-5)

4 .Ibzan (12:8-10)

5. Elon (12:11-12)

6. Abdon (12:13-15)

• Epilogue: Religious and Moral Disorder (chapters 17-21)

  • First Episode (chapters 17-1817:6;18:1)

    1. Micah's corruption of religion (chapter 17)

    2. The Danites' departure from their tribal territory (chapter 18)

  • Second Episode (chapters 19-2119:1;21:25)

    1. Gibeah's corruption of morals (chapter 19)

    2. The Benjamites' near removal from their tribal territory (chapters 20-21)

May we establish, nurture, and grow a sincere love for the word of God, and study it lovingly & faithfully.

I pray you receive this with the love intended, and apply it to wisdom.

Love you much.

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Blessed!

-Humble Servant

P.S- If you have not given your life to Jesus Christ, I implore you to take the time to do so right now. Use John 3:16 & Romans 10:9-10 as a foundation for making your confession of faith. And use Ephesians 2:1-10 to provide proper context for your salvation.