Based on material in chapter 7 of Discovering the Bible by Alex Varughese
Challenge: Can you solve this puzzle even if you do not have the textbook?
| ACROSS | |
|---|---|
| 2 | The god of a Canaanite fertility religion |
| 4 | A judge of Israel who defeated a far larger Midianite army with only 300 men (pared down from the 32,000 soldiers who originally showed up for the battle) |
| 6 | The book that presents the stories of entering, possessing, and distributing the land as a solemn act of worship |
| 7 | A Jericho resident who recognized God's power at work among the Israelites and therefore assisted two spies sent to her city |
| DOWN | |
| 1 | A physically powerful judge of Israel who was set apart as a Nazirite from birth but whose life illustrates how leaders can falter badly |
| 3 | A prophetess and judge whose leadership helped deliver Israel from oppression |
| 5 | A book recounting Israel's troubled years before the monarchy, named for the leaders who delivered the people from oppression |
| 7 | The book named for a Moabite woman who became King David's great-grandmother |
-- Howard Culbertson, hculbert@snu.edu
One significant lesson from Joshua, Judges, and Ruth is the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God amid changing circumstances.
In the book of Joshua, we see the Israelites entering the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership and following God's commands to conquer the land. The book emphasizes dependence on God and obedience to His instructions, even when facing daunting challenges.
Judges recounts a recurring cycle of unfaithfulness, oppression, cries for help, and deliverance. The Israelites repeatedly turn away from God and suffer oppression by foreign powers. God responds to their distress by raising up judges to deliver them. The book illustrates the consequences of disobedience and God's compassion and faithfulness in delivering His people.
The book of Ruth illustrates faithfulness amid difficult circumstances. Ruth's loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi and her commitment to God's people ultimately lead to blessings and redemption. Her story emphasizes loyalty, kindness, and trust in God's providence, even amid uncertainty and hardship.
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