Judges 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.

Begin your journey through Judges with clarity. On the first day of this plan, you will read a guided introduction alongside the opening chapters of Judges. This introduction explains a time of repeated rebellion, discipline, and deliverance as God raised up leaders to rescue His people. You will see how Israel turned away from God and how He remained faithful. As you read, remember that Judges is still being translated today so communities around the world can encounter God’s Word in the language they understand best. This plan offers a clear starting point as you read Judges.

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.