Today we wrap up Judges (ch 17-21). Careful, it is a wild ride. Verse 25 of ch 21 sums it up best, "In those days Israel had no king,, so the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes". Sad commentary on a nation set apart by God to be a nation of priests!
How does our time differ? These chapters talk about man-made religion, idolatry, violent immorality and violent vengeance. What we face today as a nation is not new. God still has a plan for us though. Jesus Christ is that plan.
The book of Judges might be difficult to swallow as scripture, it appears violent and disturbing. It is hard to believe that a nation God has ordained could stray so far.....or is it?
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