Sin Cycle or Sin Spiral?

Judges 2:6-3:6

Sermon Notes:

1) A Generation Who Didn’t Know God | 2:6-10

2) A Generation Who Did Evil | 2:11-15

3) A Generation of Testing | 2:20-3:6

4) A Generation of Judges | 2:16-23

Reflection questions:

1) Judges 2:3 says that idols can become a “snare” and a “thorn.” How does idolatry (or any sin) become like snare or a trap? See Romans 7:14-8:1.

2) Why did God send Judges for Israel? Was it because of their repentance or in spite of their repentance? What does that tell you about God? What does it motivate you to do? See Judges 2:18 and Romans 2:4.

3) God tested Israel. Did they pass the test? What should you do if you’re worried about passing God’s test? (See both 1 John 1:9 and 2 Peter 1:5-11.)