October 27, 2024
The Story | Why Is The World A Mess? | Chapter 8
Beginnings: How God Got Things Started, A Chosen People.
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Chapter 8: Judges 21:15-25
- Do the gruesome task of familiarizing yourselves with the full story of ch.19-21. What stands out to you?
- How do you explain the presence of evil on Earth?
- How does the Bible account for the existence of evil in a world created and sustained by God?
- Unpack the phrase, “In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.” What is the impact of not having a king, and how does it affect a society where everyone does what seems right in their own eyes?
- Does the term "orphan spirit" resonate with you? Why or why not?
- How does someone come to believe that their Heavenly Father truly loves them? What has helped you personally?
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