Judges & Ruth (Joy of Living Bible Studies)

The book of Judges tells about the leaders God raised up for Israel, from the death of Joshua until the time of Israel s kings. In the stories of people such as Deborah, Gideon and Samson, we see God s covenant faithfulness, His patience and His long-suffering with His people.The book of Ruth is set during the time of the judges, and relates the story of a young woman of Moab, the great-grandmother of David, and an ancestress of Jesus. We see by Ruth s example that participation in God s kingdom is not decided by blood, but by obedience that comes from faith.Joy of Living courses are suitable for both formal and informal meetings, as well as for personal study. Each lesson contains a commentary and a week s worth of personal application and study questions, leading readers to discover fresh insights into God s Word.