''We better go see God'' - ( Judges Part 12)

In this episode , we get another installment in our Wednesday night message series through the book of Judges. In chapter twenty of this book we see a wise desction when the people of Israel go to see God. May there decision help us to go see God.

Key Themes & Sections

1. The Assembly (Judges 20:1-3)

• The Society Gathered: The tribes of Israel unite.
• Seeking the Guilty: A response to a grave injustice.

2. The Announcement (Judges 20:4-6)

• A Gruesome Story: The crime described.
• The Subtle Guilty: Truth distorted.
• The Lack of Justice:
  • No hung jury here—it was too obvious.
  • The guilty of Gibeah were beyond defense.

3. The Adversary & The Battle (Judges 20:18-23)

• The Soldiers Gathered for Battle
• Seeking Divine Advice:
  • "We better go see what God says."
• Lessons from Their Approach:
  • A Wise Decision: Even the best plans fail without God.
  • The Wrong Question: They asked about war first instead of worship.
  • True Worship Recognized: Seeking God's heart before seeking victory.

Closing Thoughts

• "The war was a victory, but a costly victory."
• Moral Reflection:
  • Can you believe there were those who wanted to help the guilty?
  • The importance of aligning justice with God's wisdom.