BIBLE LESSONS OVERVIEW
September 3
LIKE A FOREST FIRE
- The Fruit of the Spirit-Self-control
- Taming the Tongue
- C. S. Lewis wrote children’s books to help them learn about loving and obeying God
- You can show self-control by being careful about what you say
September 10
Israel Disobeys God
Judges 1:1-3:30
- Israel disobeyed God after Joshua died
- The angel of the Lord warned Israel that if they disobeyed, they would have to leave the land
- It was dangerous for the Canaanites to live in the land because of their unholy influence on Israel
September 17
God Uses Gideon to Deliver Israel
Judges 6:1-8:35
- The Israelites were disobedient to God, so God allowed suffering under the Midianites
- God used an undeserving man named Gideon to defeat the Midianites
- God chose only 300 men to defeat Midian to demonstrate His power
September 24
God Uses Samson to Deliver Israel
Judges 13:1-16:31
- God specially prepared Samson to deliver Israel
- Although the Philistines defeated Samson, God was exalted
- Samson’s behavior was not always right, but God sovereignly accomplished His will through Samson’s life