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Table of Contents
- Beginnings Jan 2026
- Promises Feb 2026
- Exodus March 2026
- Conquest April 2026
- Judges May 2026
- New Kind of King June 2026
- Poetry & Wisdom July 2026
- United Kingdom Aug 2026
- Divided Kingdom Sept 2026
- Exile Oct 2026
- Return Nov 2026
- Waiting Dec 2026
- God with Us Jan 2027
- The Message Feb 2027
- The Gospel Mar 2027
- The Church Apr 2027
- Mission May 2027
- Fulfillment Jun 2027
Part 5 - Judges
May 2026
Key Memory Verse:
“In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” -Judges 21:25
Key Persons: Gideon, Deborah, Samson, Ruth, Samuel
Location: Israel
Passages: Judges-Ruth-1 Samuel 8
Genre: Historical Narrative
Spiritual Formation Practice: "Confession and Cleansing"
Preaching Focus: “God’s Strength vs Man’s Strength”
Preaching Passages: Judges 4-16, Ruth, 1 Samuel 1-7, 15
SOAP Passages:
Track 1: Ruth 4, Judges 13, 1 Samuel 3, 8, 15
Track 2: Judges 16-21, Ruth 1-4, 1 Samuel 1-15, Psalms 33, 89. 20-21, 38, 144
Track 3: Judges 14-21, Ruth 1-4, 1 Samuel 1-31, 2 Samuel 1-24, 1 Chronicles 1-23, various Psalms
Summary Paragraph: The Cycle of Rebellion and Rescue
After Joshua’s generation dies, Israel repeatedly turns away from God to worship idols. This leads to a tragic cycle: sin, oppression by enemies, crying out to God, and deliverance through a judge — leaders like Deborah, Gideon, and Samson. Each time, God raises up a deliverer to save His people, but their repentance is short-lived. The refrain “Everyone did what was right in his own eyes” captures the moral and spiritual chaos of this era. The book ends with Israel deeply fractured, showing the desperate need for godly leadership and a king who would lead them in righteousness.
"The Bible Project" videos for Judges:
1. Old Testament / Tanak
2. Judges
Audio Bible from Bible Gateway:
Bible Gateway Audio
Mission 119 - Audio Commentary and Reading Plan with John Soper
Mission 119 for Judges
Part 1 - Beginnings… Jan 2026…
Key Verse: Genesis 1:1
Summary Sentence:
The early chapters of Genesis reveals the beginnings of creation, humanity, and sin while introducing God’s faithful covenant plan—through figures like Adam, Eve, and Abraham—to bring redemption and blessing to all nations, inviting us to trust His design and walk by faith.
Part 2 - Promises Feb 2026
Key Memory Verse:
“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that
many people should be kept alive, as they are today.” -Genesis 50:20
Summary Paragraph:
This month’s story follows Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph as each generation wrestles with fear, family tension, and suffering, yet discovers that God’s covenant promises remain steady, His providence turns evil into good, and His unseen hand continues writing a redemptive story that invites us to trust, surrender, and rest.
Part 3 - Exodus March 2026
Key Verse Memory Verse:
“And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord,
which he will work for you today… The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”
-Exodus 14:13-14
Summary Paragraph: Exodus
God’s deliverance of His people from slavery in Egypt through Moses. The Exodus reveals God’s power through weakness and His desire for relationship. True freedom is not just escape from bondage, but living under His rule. As disciples, we trust His strength, live with gratitude, and remember that salvation points to Jesus, the ultimate Deliverer.
Part 4 - Conquest
April 2026
Key Memory Verse:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and
do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9
Summary Paragraph – Conquest: “God’s Power in Our Weakness”
After Moses’ death, Joshua leads Israel into the Promised Land, where God shows His continued presence and faithfulness by giving them victory and fulfilling His promises. As the land is divided among the tribes, Joshua calls the people to wholehearted devotion to the Lord. The book closes with both fulfillment and tension—pointing ahead to the greater deliverance found in Jesus, who conquers sin and death through surrender.
