Judges 3:3, 5

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the sixth part "The Judges." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Being a man on fire means living masculinity in its full God-ordained power and service. If you want divine, manly fire burning in your soul, then welcome the change and embrace the transformation that fire brings. For the next seven days, pray and meditate on the seven fires of godly men.

Judges is all about Jesus! This 9-day plan will walk you through the book of Judges by reading just a chapter or two a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

For all the victory and triumph in the book of Joshua, Judges paints a far more somber picture. The repetition, "Everyone did what was right in their own eyes" (Judges 17:6, 21:25) describes this dark period of Israel's history succinctly. Yet even in the midst of their rebellion, God was faithful to fulfill his covenantal promises to his people.