Judges & Romans: Ruined to Righteous

religion, spirituality, christianity · EN

In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. This repeated phrase in the book of Judges describes a period of history that has been referred to as the "Dark Ages” of the nation of Israel. Each time the Israelites fell into sin, they suffered dire consequences. But when they cried out to God, God responded with great mercy and sent a judge. Unlike modern-day judges, these judges were called by God to deliver the nation of Israel from their enemies. Sadly, once a judge died, the Israelites again "did what was evil in the sight of the LORD", turning away from Him to "do what was right in their own eyes". This is the tragic and recurring cycle of the book of Judges. But not all was lost! There was a Light shining on the horizon: God's Promised Messiah, Jesus Christ.The book of Romans opens by declaring the glorious light of His gospel of salvation: For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who beli