Wrong Turns and Broken Roads - Judges & Ruth

Liberty Baptist Church · Jul 12, 2026 · 1h 8m

The sermon surveys the book of Judges, contrasting it with the preceding conquest in Joshua to highlight Israel's rapid descent from victory into moral anarchy. It identifies the central problem as spiritual apathy and self-rule, summarized by the refrain that every man did what was right in his own eyes. The preacher explains how partial obedience and tolerated sin led to a downward spiral of idolatry, bondage, and civil war. Despite this national failure, God's persistent grace is shown through the raising up of judges and the preservation of the lineage leading to King David. Ultimately…