Hey sis! Welcome to the Judges Companion Library, your companion resource designed to help you study the book of Judges in context and discover God's justice, mercy, and unwavering faithfulness during one of Israel's darkest periods. Whether you're using the Bible Study Corner™ Guided Bible Companion, studying on your own, or teaching others, you'll find tools here to help you dig deeper into God's Word with confidence.
This page is filled with carefully selected resources to help you understand not only what Judges says, but why it matters. As you follow Israel through repeated cycles of rebellion, oppression, repentance, and deliverance, you'll witness both the devastating consequences of abandoning God and His incredible mercy in raising up judges to rescue His people. Through the lives of Deborah, Gideon, Samson, and others, you'll see that God often chooses unlikely people to accomplish His purposes. Most importantly, you'll discover how every chapter points forward to Jesus Christ- the perfect Judge, the true Deliverer, and the righteous King who brings the lasting salvation that no earthly judge ever could.
My prayer is that these resources encourage you to slow down, open your Bible, and deepen your understanding of God's justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Judges isn't simply a collection of dramatic stories; it's the sobering account of what happens when people reject God's authority, while also revealing the amazing grace of a God who continually pursues His people despite their repeated failures.
If you haven't already purchased the printable Bible Study Corner™ Guided Bible Companion, you can do so by clicking the link below. They're not required to use these resources, but they're filled with thoughtfully organized study tools, historical background, key themes, and beautiful pages that save you time and make a wonderful addition to your Bible study.
But First... Pray
Prayer Before Studying Judges
Heavenly Father,
As I open the book of Judges, I ask You to open my heart and my mind to Your truth. Thank You for preserving Your Word so that I can know You more deeply and understand Your character.
As I read, help me see more than a series of battles and flawed leaders. Show me Your justice, Your mercy, Your patience, and Your unfailing faithfulness to a people who repeatedly turned away from You. Teach me to trust You wholeheartedly, remembering that true freedom and lasting peace are found only in walking with You.
Reveal the ways this book points to Jesus- our perfect Judge, our true Deliverer, and the righteous King who rescues us from the bondage of sin. Give me wisdom to understand the Scriptures in their proper context and a humble heart that is willing to be changed by what I learn.
Help me not to rush through these pages, but to slow down, ask good questions, and delight in discovering the richness of Your Word. May this study deepen my faith, strengthen my obedience, and draw me into a closer relationship with You.
Thank You for Your grace that pursues us even when we fail, Your mercy that is new every morning, and Your love that never gives up on Your people. May everything I learn lead me to worship You more fully and to live in faithful obedience to Your Word.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
Start Here
Before diving into Judges, I encourage you to watch the BibleProject overview of the book. In just a few minutes, you'll gain a big-picture understanding of Judges- its structure, major themes, historical setting, and its place in God's unfolding plan of redemption. Watching the overview first will help you see that Judges is more than a collection of dramatic stories and military victories. It is the sobering account of Israel's repeated cycle of rebellion, oppression, repentance, and deliverance, revealing both the consequences of turning away from God and His incredible mercy in rescuing His people. As you work through your Bible Study Corner™ Guided Bible Companion, you'll also begin to recognize how every judge points forward to Jesus Christ- the perfect Judge, the true Deliverer, and the righteous King God's people desperately needed.
Once you've finished the video, open your Bible and begin reading Judges. Then come back here to explore the companion resources, maps, timelines, character studies, word studies, and bonus study tools designed to help you dig even deeper into God's Word and discover the faithfulness of God even in one of Israel's darkest seasons.
Begin Reading
Now that you've watched the overview, it's time to dive into God's Word. Before exploring the additional resources below, we are going to start reading the book of Judges in your Bible. Resist the urge to rush ahead or rely only on study notes. Spend time observing the text for yourself, asking questions, and noticing repeated themes like rebellion, consequences, repentance, deliverance, mercy, leadership, and the need for a righteous King.
Start by opening the free commentary linked below, or use a commentary of your choice. As you read, remember that Judges is more than a collection of dramatic stories and flawed leaders. It reveals the devastating cycle of people doing what is right in their own eyes, while also showing the mercy of God as He continues to rescue His people. Most importantly, it points forward to Jesus Christ- our perfect Judge, true Deliverer, and righteous King.
I personally take notes from the commentary that I feel are important to remember.
Take your time, pray as you read, and allow Scripture to speak before turning to outside resources.
Bible Study Tools
As you continue your study of Judges, I encourage you to explore some of the free Bible study tools available through Blue Letter Bible. From original Hebrew and Greek word studies to maps, timelines, outlines, cross references, commentaries, and more, these resources can help you better understand the historical, cultural, and linguistic context of Scripture.
Remember, these tools are designed to support your study- not replace it. Always read the biblical text carefully, and allow Scripture to interpret Scripture. Then use these resources to dig deeper and strengthen your understanding of God's Word.
Click below to explore Blue Letter Bible's free study tools.
Frequently Asked Questions About Judges
As you study Genesis, you're likely to encounter questions you've never considered before- and that's a good thing! Asking thoughtful questions is an important part of studying God's Word. Below you'll find a collection of carefully selected articles from GotQuestions.org that address some of the most common questions people have about the book of Genesis.
While these articles can be helpful study tools, I encourage you to always compare what you read with Scripture. Let God's Word be your final authority, and use these resources to deepen your understanding as you continue to study the Bible in context.
