The Judges up to Gideon

Summary

Elder Neal Phelan, Jr. preaches on the book of Judges, highlighting the cyclical pattern of Israel's sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance through judges. He emphasizes the long-suffering nature of God and the lessons for the church today, drawing parallels between Israel's history and the spiritual state of modern believers. The sermon covers early judges like Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, Deborah, and focuses on Gideon's calling and faith, illustrating how God uses unlikely individuals to accomplish His purposes.