Aim: To be a faithful church—continuing the spread of the gospel as long as we live.
Doctrine: Judah's lead in defeating more Canaanites reminds us of Jesus' reign over His church (and the world). Judah bonded with his brethren (Simeon) in conquering the land, and there was a transfer of rule: as God's people replaced God's enemies.
Exegesis: Three phases of Judah's ongoing taking of the land: there is a sharing of both duty and honor (vv. 3-5); there is a revolution of kingship and dominion (vv. 6-7); there is a securing of the church's ''home'' on earth (vv. 8-11).
Further application: Practical principles for today's church to apply: as we are connected to Christ our head, we are invincible; but as we are separated from Him, we are easy prey to God's righteous wrath.
Key verse: v. 8 ''Now the children of Judah fought against Jerusalem and took it; they struck it with the edge of the sword and set the city on fire.''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.