Now in those days Israel had no king. There was a man from the tribe of Levi living in a remote area of the hill country of Ephraim. One day he brought home a woman from Bethlehem in Judah to be his concubine.

Judges 19:1

“Here we have the sewer of Scripture… the most disgusting story in the Bible, unredeemed by an admirable character or a noble act. To read these chapters is to be repelled by them; and one cannot help feeling rather dirty. It is almost as bad as reading today's newspaper!” - Richard C. Halverson, Presbyterian Minister and Former Chaplain of the US Senate

The darkest time in Israel’s history.

Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict His Word are completely in the dark.
Isaiah 8:20

How can we be different?

• Pray for discernment to recognize and reject moral relativism in personal and societal contexts.
• Ask God to raise up leaders who will guide with wisdom and integrity according to His Word.
• Seek God's strength to stand against injustice and to be a voice for the voiceless.
• Request God's guidance in cultivating relationships that reflect His love and faithfulness.

Biblehub.com Bible Study of Judges 19

It’s incredible the similarity between Judges 19 and Genesis 19.

(The Levite and Concubine and Sodom and Gomorrah)

Do the work I can to help the church and the world avoid the darkness, and to be rescued from the darkness.