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Judges (2021)

Judges (2021)

January 2021 - May 2023

Judges is a book that is rarely taught on in any church. This is a tragedy because it is a book for our times. What is impressive about this book is the theme. The last verse in Judges: “In those days there was no king in Israel; every man did that which was right in his own eyes.” Judges was in many ways the dark ages of Israel’s history: they rejected the authority of God, they rejected the authority of Scripture, and in its place they substituted their own authority. In other words, instead of looking to God and His Word for absolutes and structuring all their thought under that umbrella they looked to the community, to one another, to themselves as the source of absolute right and wrong.

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51 - Gideon: A Reluctant Deliverer; Judges 6 History and Prayer [B]
Tue, Apr 05, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6 & Psalm 83
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 36 secs

What causes people and nations to try to destroy the nation of Israel throughout history? Listen to this lesson to continue to study the background for the days when Gideon became a judge. See the prayer in Psalm 83 where ill will is wished on those who hate God and His chosen people. Hear a discussion of Thomas Sowell and his two opposing worldviews, one of which believes that man is capable of becoming free of evil through circumstances and education and the other which is biblically based.

During this message Dr. Dean discusses concepts from Dr. Thomas Sowell's Conflict of Visions book.

He also mentioned an article published In Imprimus from Hillsdale College regarding Dr. Sowell.

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52 - Gideon: Overview [A]
Tue, Apr 12, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6-8
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 20 secs
Why are four chapters in the Bible devoted to this man named Gideon and his role in delivering Israel? Listen to this lesson to hear an overview of a time when Israel was being disciplined by God allowing the Midianites to oppress them in terrible ways. Hear about the appearance of a prophet who indicts them and then the Angel of the Lord offers a way of deliverance. Let this message challenge you to always remember that the battles we face will be won by God when we trust Him.
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53 - Discipline and Deliverer [B]
Tue, Apr 19, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:1-9
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 6 secs
The Israelites are hiding in caves, watching helplessly as the Midianites are stealing their crops, which will leave them starving. Why was God allowing this, they wondered. Listen to this message to see that they were going through cycles of divine discipline which God had warned them about if they continued disobeying Him. Hear a detailed study of who the Angel of the Lord is in Scripture as one appears to Gideon. Understand that God’s grace was at work setting up things to deliver them just as His grace helps us in our lives.
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54 - The Angel of the Lord [B]
Tue, Apr 26, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:11-24
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 34 secs
In Judges the Angel of the Lord appears to Gideon. Do you know who the Angel of the Lord is? Join this review of the fascinating subject that appears numerous times throughout Scripture. See the many passages that show that this is not an angel, but is actually deity. Find out which member of the Trinity it is and ways the Word of God reveals this to us. End Bible class with an update from Mark Perkins, a missionary to Tahiti, as he details the work going on there, including ongoing work on a new translation of the Bible from the Greek and Hebrew to Tahitian.
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55 - Gideon’s Commission [B]
Tue, May 10, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:11-24
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 51 secs
How is Gideon similar to Moses in his reaction to being commissioned by God for service? Listen to this lesson to hear about these similarities and to learn the stages Gideon had to go through as he learned to trust God. See what God means when He says, “I am with you” and what those words are designed to teach us. Find out what Gideon’s core problem was and avoid it in your own life by believing in the sufficiency of God for every problem you may encounter.
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56 - No Compromise with the World System [B]
Tue, May 17, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:25-33 & Romans 12:2
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 20 secs

How are you handling all the crazed chaos happening in the world today? Are you just trying to stay under the radar, get yourself comfortable, and keep from standing out so you won’t lose your job or be ridiculed? Listen to this message to learn what the Bible has to say about what we should be doing in times like these. Find out how to transform your thinking from human viewpoint to divine viewpoint. Hear a history of how this demonic thinking was slowed down in our country by the Great Depression and World War II but is prevalent today. Review Gideon’s time in the Book of Judges and what the Angel of the Lord told him.

Here is a link to the article that Dr. Dean referenced at the beginning of the lesson.

If you'd like to view the inscriptions (translated) in the Dome on the Rock, you can view them here.

Click to find the book Dr. Dean mentioned, Christianity & Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen.

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57 - How to Handle the Devil's World [B]
Tue, May 24, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:35-40
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 59 mins 10 secs

How can we make decisions based on biblical wisdom when we are being pressured to conform to the spirit of the age we live in? Listen to this thoughtful message to hear three options we have when we are under pressure to do something which we know is counter to God’s truth. Hear examples from Scripture of how believers have handled this situation in times past. Be ready to apply these principles in your own life as you encounter them.

During this lesson Dr. Dean referenced Arizona Christian University's Cultural Research Center's homepage.

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58 - Consequences of Being Double-Minded; God's Irrepressible Grace [B]
Tue, May 31, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:31-35
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 39 secs
How intimidated are you by the pressure to conform to the worldview around you? Listen to this message to see how Gideon was caught between obedience to God and the paganism of his family. Find out why his father changed his name and its significance. Begin a study of the will of God and how to find out what it is.
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59 - How to Know the Will of God for YOUR Life [B]
Tue, Jun 07, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:31-35
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 23 secs
How can you know God’s will for your life? Listen to this comprehensive message concerning the many categories of the will of God and how you can learn to make wise decisions. Hear six principles about the will of God and learn that you need to understand the dispensation you are living in. See that God’s will is for every person to become a believer in Christ’s death on the Cross. Once a believer, God’s will is for you to grow to spiritual maturity. Learn the difference between God’s sovereign will, revealed will, and permissive will.
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60 - Wisdom Comes from the Word [B]
Tue, Jun 14, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:31-35
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 58 mins 11 secs

Are you facing some challenging decisions and you’d like to know what God’s will is for you? Listen to this message to hear nine biblical principles that will guide you in implementing the will of God in your life. Find out about the various categories of God’s will and the means to attaining wisdom as you study God’s Word. If your life’s goal is to glorify God, then trust that He will open doors and shut down wrong ways as you move along the paths before you.

During this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned the amazing story of the five young missionaries who were slaughtered by the Auca Indians as the missionaries arrived in their territory to give them the gospel and how God used that incident to bring glory to Himself.

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