JUDGES CHAPTER 3
Memory Verses
And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord . But when the children of Israel cried out to the Lord , the Lord raised up a deliverer for them.
Judges 3:12a, 15a NKJV
God's Word
Because of God's covenant to Israel, He heard their prayers even though they commit sins.
God is the Father of Israel. He is also our Father today through our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
Romans 8:15-17 NKJV
Our Father in Heaven is full of mercy and loving kindness but He also disciplines.
And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children? He said, “My child, don’t make light of the Lord ’s discipline, and don’t give up when he corrects you. For the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.” As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Who ever heard of a child who is never disciplined by its father? If God doesn’t discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children at all. Since we respected our earthly fathers who disciplined us, shouldn’t we submit even more to the discipline of the Father of our spirits, and live forever? For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God’s discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in his holiness. No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
Hebrews 12:5-11 NLT
Our Father Who is in Heaven will never tolerate sin. So that He disciplines us to learn and not to go back in sinning. Our Father's heart will always be for our salvation.
Let us give happiness in the heart of our Father by obeying and honoring Him.
God's Character
He is the Father
God's Promises
He will always teach me by His disciplnes
Life Application
I will give joy in the heart of God by my obedience and honor to Him