Judges for You: For Reading, for Feeding, for Leading (God’s Word for You | GWFY)
Overview
Timothy Keller’s Judges for You, walks you through the book of Judges, showing how the flawless God is at work in the most flawed situations and the most failing people. Combining a close attention to the detail of the text with Timothy Keller’s trademark gift for clear explanation and compelling insights, this resource will both engage your mind and stir your heart. As Keller says, “Judges has only one hero—God. And as we read this as an account of how he works in history, it comes alive. This book is not an easy read. But living in the times we do, it is an essential one.” Judges for You is a flexible devotional and ministry resource. Read it as a daily devotional, complete with reflection questions. Utilized it in teaching ministry to help understand and apply the text. Incorporate it into sermon preparation for helpful ways of connecting profound Bible truths to today’s world. Judges for You is designed to work alongside Judges: The Flawed and the Flawless, Timothy Keller’s Bible-study resource for small groups and individuals.
Top Highlights
“God wants lordship over every area of our lives, not just some.” (Page 10)
“There is a need for continual spiritual renewal in our lives here on earth, and a way to make that a reality.” (Page 11)
“We need a true Savior, to which all human saviors point, through both their flaws and strengths” (Page 12)
“There is a tension between grace and law, between conditionality and unconditionality” (Page 11)
“God is commissioning his judge—even though the people have not repented. God does not wait for us to repent before he begins to save us—’while we were still sinners, Christ died for us’ (Romans 5:8). God does not begin to save us because we repent. We repent because he’s begun his saving work in us, through the external work of his Son and the internal work of his Spirit.” (Pages 70–71)
- Title: Judges for You
- Author: Timothy Keller
- Series: God’s Word for You
- Publisher: The Good Book Company
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2013
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Judges › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:JUDGESFORYOU
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-26T21:49:24Z
Timothy Keller (1950-2023) was the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, which he started in 1989. For over 20 years, he led a diverse congregation of young professionals with a weekly attendance of over 5,000. He was also president of Redeemer City to City, which plants new churches in New York and other cities. For the last decade, the organization has launched over 200 churches in 35 cities. Logos has collected his sermons in the Timothy Keller Sermon Archive (1989–2011) and Timothy Keller Sermon Archive (2012–2013).
Keller wrote multiple New York Times bestselling books, including The Reason for God and The Prodigal God. His recent work included The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God, Walking with God through Pain and Suffering, and Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work. He is also wrote his own commentary and study guide series. Christianity Today has said, “Fifty years from now, if evangelical Christians are widely known for their love of cities, their commitment to mercy and justice, and their love of their neighbors, Timothy Keller will be remembered as a pioneer of the new urban Christians.”
