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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Today's Reading

Judges 3

Reflection

Pray: "Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law."

  1. 1

    What do you learn about God (the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways, or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

  2. 2

    In verses 1-6, was the Lord intentional in allowing the nations to stay and go to war with the Israelites? What reasons did the Lord give for the wars? In verses 5-6, what did the Israelites do in direct rebellion against God's commands in chapter 2:1-2?

  3. 3

    In verses 7-11, what was evil in the sight of the Lord? How did this impact the Lord, and what did He do? How long did they serve Cushan-rishathaim? What led to the Lord sending Othniel, the judge and deliverer of the people? How many years did the people have rest?

  4. 4

    In verses 12-14, because the people again did evil, what did the Lord do? How long did the people serve Eglon, king of Moab?

  5. 5

    In verses 15-23, what led to the Lord raising up Ehud, the judge and deliverer of Israel? How did Ehud get an audience before the king of Moab? What did Ehud make for himself? How is Eglon described? How did Ehud kill king Eglon?

  6. 6

    In verses 24-30, why didn't the king's servants enter the chamber right away? What did this give Ehud time to do? How long did Israel have rest after their battle with the Moabites? Note: another judge, Shamgar, is mentioned in verse 31. He fought the Philistines and saved Israel. How many men did he kill, and what tool did he use?

  7. 7

    Ponder: How has this chapter impacted your thoughts about wars? Is there a time for war, or should we only seek peace? For more insight: https://www.gotquestions.org/war-Bible.html. One of the reasons for the wars in this chapter was to test the people to see if they would obey the commandments of the Lord when life was difficult. When the trial of war came, would they choose to obey and follow the Lord, or take matters into their own hands? When we face trials in our lives, they will reveal our faith and trust in the Lord. Just like silver, it is only under the heat that the quality of the silver is discovered. When God tests us, He wants us to realize how solid our faith is, and He wants us to learn to trust Him more. Read James 1:12, James 1:3-4, and 1 Peter 1:6-7. How does this lead you to pray?

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Judges 4

Reflection

Pray: "Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law."

  1. 1

    What do you learn about God (the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways, or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

  2. 2

    In verses 1-3, what happened after Ehud died? Who sold the people of Israel into the hands of Jabin, king of Canaan? How many years did they remain under Jabin's control? What led the Lord to move on the people's behalf?

  3. 3

    According to verses 4-10, who was Deborah? Why did she summon Barak? Who is Sisera? What condition did Barak place on his obedience to the Lord? When Deborah agrees to go, what does she prophesy as a result of Barak's condition to obey the Lord?

  4. 4

    In verses 11-16, when the time came to do battle with Sisera, how did Barak respond? How did the Lord help Barak overtake the army of Sisera?

  5. 5

    Buckle up! In verse 17, while Sisera's army was falling under the attack of Barak, what did he do? Who was Jael? In verses 18-24, what is the dramatic plot twist that ended Sisera's life?

  6. 6

    Ponder: Deborah was a prophetess and judge of Israel, raised up by the Lord (2:5), to save His people. Jael was just an ordinary lady, the wife of Heber, a Kenite. Two women greatly used of God, but why? Because they believed in God and followed Him with unwavering faith and boldness to serve Him. Barak, although used by God despite his lack of faith, put conditions on his obedience to what the Lord had called him to do. As a result, his victories in battle were overshadowed by these two women. Read 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, and 1 Peter 4:10-11. God uses all kinds of people to do His will. In 2 Chronicles 16:9, it says that when God looks over the whole earth and sees someone whose heart is wholly devoted to Him, He will strongly support them. This is what we see in Deborah and Jael. How about you? Are you more like these two women who follow the Lord with their whole heart, or Barak, who puts conditions on his obedience to God? How does this lead you to pray?