Judges
Classes
Class 1: The Lion of the Tribe of Judah has Prevailed
The class explores Judges 1, focusing on Israel's misunderstanding of God's role in their lives and their failure to fully trust in Him. It draws parallels between ancient Israel's struggles and modern ecclesial issues, emphasizing the need for spiritual purity and the fulfillment of prophecies related to Rome and Israel's redemption.
Class 2: I will turn to the Peoples a Pure Language - Zephaniah
The class covers Zephaniah's prophecy, emphasizing the day of Yahweh and the judgment on Judah and the nations. It contrasts the rise of Nimrod and the apostasy with God's plan to restore a pure language and religion, culminating in the unification of nations under God's kingdom.
Class 3: Leading Captivity Captive
The class explores Judges 4, focusing on the typological representation of the conflict between God and the serpent, with Deborah and Barak symbolizing divine wisdom and judgment, respectively. It emphasizes Christ's role in fulfilling the covenant from Genesis 3:15, highlighting his sacrifice and resurrection as the ultimate victory over evil.
Class 4: Exhortation: Ehud - Unifier of the True Seed
The class explores the story of Ehud in Judges 3 as a type of Christ's work in overcoming sin. It emphasizes the symbolism of Eglon as the embodiment of fleshly indulgence and Ehud as a representation of Christ's victory, drawing parallels to the atonement and the need for spiritual discernment.
Class 5: Gideon - Israel's Mighty Redeemer
The class explores Gideon's life as a comprehensive type of Christ's work, focusing on the Abrahamic covenant and its fulfillment. It examines Gideon's actions as a parallel to Christ's sacrificial role and the covenant's promises.
Class 6: Gideon & Abimelech - The Destiny of the Papacy in the Judges
The class explores Gideon and Abimelech's stories in Judges, interpreting them as types of Christ and prophecies about the papacy and the end times. It emphasizes the symbolism of Gideon's 300 men and the Midianites as representing the saints and the Gogian host, respectively, and discusses the papacy's rise and future.