Introduction to Judges: Groundhog Day

This episode on the book of Judges, with Dan and Paul, kicks off by placing Judges in its historical timeline immediately following the book of Joshua. Then they examine the structure of Judges, highlighting its three main sections and the cyclical pattern of Israel’s faithfulness and failure. After exploring the darkest chapters towards the end of Judges, illustrating Israel's moral decline, they conclude on a more positive note by briefly discussing the book of Ruth. This is a story of loyalty and redemption set in the same tumultuous period, but showcasing God's continued faithfulness in moving his plan for redemption forward in an unexpected way.