Light in the Darkness

The book of Judges records one of the darkest times in Israel’s history. This period was marked by cycles of sin, failure, and turning away from God. Though Judges describes past events, the pattern is familiar. Like ancient Israel, our world today rejects God’s authority and follows what is right in its own eyes. Yet when His people cry out for mercy, the Lord proves His faithfulness.

In Light in the Darkness: The Message of Judges, Dr. Michael Barrett shows how even amid Israel’s repeated failures, God’s redemptive plan shines through. This accessible study reveals the enduring relevance of Judges, reminding us of God’s faithfulness, our weakness, and the hope of the coming Redeemer who never fails His people.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Chapter 1: Just the Facts
4. Chapter 2: More Facts: Historical and Theological Background
5. Chapter 3: A Word to the Next Generation
6. Chapter 4: The Dawn of Darkness
7. Chapter 5: The Depth of Darkness
8. Chapter 6: Deliverance from Darkness
9. Chapter 7: The Lionhearted and the Southpaw
10. Chapter 8: The Brains and the Brawn
11. Chapter 9: The Reluctant
12. Chapter 10: The Outcast
13. Chapter 11: The Loner
14. Conclusion
15. Closing Credits