1) It is tempting to think that we can be good people without God’s help. What does Judges teach us about this?

2) How then can an atheist be a good person?

3) We live in a world that is increasingly governed by people who do “what is right in their own eyes”. According to the book of Judges, where does this lead?

4) How would you answer someone who says “If it feels right, and as long as it doesn’t hurt some-one, its OK”?

5) Read Genesis 19:1-13. What are the similarities between the events in Sodom and Gibeah and what does this imply about what Israel deserves?

6) The book of Judges has come full circle. Compare 20:18 to 1:1-2 – What is the key difference in these verses, and what does this indicate about Israel’s situation at the end of the book of Judges?

7) What has God taught you about yourself through this story?

8) What has God taught you about himself through this story?