The document provides an overview of the Book of Judges in the Bible. It describes how the book tells of a recurring cycle where the Israelites would rebel against God, face judgment from Him (usually military attacks), cry out for help, and God would raise up judges to deliver them. However, over time the cycle of rebellion grew worse with increasing idolatry, immorality, and civil unrest. The document also provides summaries of some of the key judges mentioned in the book like Gideon, Samson, and Jephthah.

38. The Lord Raised up Judges