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The tragic story of a sexually mad town of the tribe of Benjamin.

Israel does what is right in its own eyes... The story of how a Levite and some idols became the possession of the newly-located tribe of Dan.

Samson's final victory and defeat.

Samson and a Philistine woman. God begins working his will against Israel's current enemy.

The intriguing picture God gave to Moses about being healed by looking at a creature on a pole.

The outcome of Jephthah's tragic vow. More judges. A child is born miraculously to Manoah and his wife.

Abimelech defeated. The Israelites backslide again. Jephthah of Gilead chosen to come against the Ammonites after God relents and decides to have mercy on His people again.

Two Midianite kings killed; Gideon refuses to reign but leads into idolatry; Gideon's 70 sons and their untimely death at the hands of Abimelech; The first king of Israel; Shechem turns against Abimelech.

Gideon's 300 overcome many thousands of Midian.

In allegory form, Spurgeon pictures salvation as an entity that is preceded by, and followed by, a host of special characters that you will all recognize...

Gideon destroys the altar to Baal. He asks for a sign from God and receives it.

The Lord, through Deborah, Barak... and Jael... are able to defeat the King of Canaan. Their song of victory. The oppression of Midian is next...

Victories of the first three judges: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar. Introduction to the prophetess Deborah.

Judges. The judicial-military leaders that helped govern Israel before the kings came. A summary of coming attractions is outlined: Israel will be unfaithful, repentant, delivered, and unfaithful... over and over...

Not all fear is bad, says Spurgeon. He lists five beneficial fears.

Joshua's farewell challenge, and his death and burial. End of book of Joshua.

Announcing a 9-day break from Bible audios. Be back on July 11!

The land divided among the tribes of Israel. Two and a half tribes now can go back across the Jordan. A last-minute idea...

Southern, then northern Canaan is conquered by Joshua. The allotment of territory to the tribes begins. Caleb given special territory for his faithfulness.

Gibeonite deception rewarded with permanent slavery. Gibeon attacked by five local kings, defeated by God and Joshua during the "longest day" miracle. Five kings killed.

Spurgeon urges us to be sure to wait for "signals" from God before entering any endeavor.

Achan and family punished. Ai attacked a 2nd time, with God's program and blessing.

The memorial stones. Circumcision of a nation. Jericho taken by God. Rahab spared . Defeat at Ai.

Joshua's 2 spies sheltered by Rahab. Israel crosses the Jordan. A new day has dawned.

The song of Moses, a serious warning and prediction. Moses dies. Joshua takes over. End of Pentateuch.

Spurgeon asks, What does it mean that Christ is our life, and that death is our gain? Brilliant and inspiring answers from God's Word.

The Moab covenant. Israel will fall away but will be restored. Joshua commissioned. Moses to record and pass on, a song of judgment.

Offering the firstfruits. Curses of disobedience. Blessings of obedience. Consequences of evil...

Laws of compassion. Is she a virgin? Excluded from the assembly. Interest. Vows. Divorce. Security on a loan. Don't muzzle the ox. Duty of a surviving brother. And more...

Qualifications for the coming king. False prophets described. The Prophet like Moses who is coming. Warfare. Family rules.

An ancient idea brought to today's world by Charles Spurgeon.

Israel a special land. Severe dealings with false prophets or anyone who attempts to lead Israel astray.

Warnings and promises to the children of Israel. A record of how God has blessed His people. A reminder of some of their evil ways.

Moses repeats the 10 commandments and gives other exhortations to obedience. The great "Shema Israel" chapter.

Deuteronomy (second law) begins. Moses starts a long discourse recounting the travels of the Israelites.

David talks to himself and in so doing gives us an example of self-encouragement.

Reuben and Gad and 1/2 of Manasseh will settle East of the Jordan (Gilead/Golan Heights). Moses' journey record. Directions on how to divide Canaan. Cities for Levites and for refuge.

Midianites compromise Israel, under Balaam's guidance. A plague comes on Israel, stopped by Phinehas. Second census, as a new Israel has emerged. Joshua to succeed Moses. Midian slaughtered.

God speaks through a donkey, and even through Balaam!

The bronze serpent lifted up. Victories east of Jordan. King Balak of Moab calls for Balaam to curse Israel. The donkey's vision.