Gideon and His Victory

Chaos in Israel: The Consequences of Moral Decline

This final lesson traces both the religious and moral low points in Israel's history.

Samson: A Man of Great Strength and Weakness

Mike reviews the life and times of one of the most iconic and erratic characters of the Old Testament.

From Abimelech to Jephthah: Triumphs and Trials of Israels' Judge

Mike reviews the arch of success and failure experienced by some of Israel's best and least known Judges.

Gideon and His Victory

Mike reviews the spectacular rise of Gideon as a leader and judge of Israel as well as his fall into idolatry.

Deborah and Barak

This section reviews the events leading up to the Canaanite invasion of Israel and its defense by Deborah, the only female judge in Jewish history, along with God's call of Barak.