CLICK ON VIMEO ICON OR WATCH HERE. The Bible says that the nation of Israel followed God faithfully throughout the life of Joshua and the elders who succeeded him. But when that generation of leaders died out, the Israelites spent the next 400 years in a cycle: disobedience, punishment, repentance, and deliverance (Judges 2:10). So the new generation began to worship the pagan gods of their new land, until God finally used those pagan nations to punish them. God would punish them by allowing them to be oppressed by one of the neighboring tribal nations. They would cry out to God in repentance and beg for deliverance. During those times of punishment, God would raise up Judges political, military, and spiritual leaders to lead Israel back to Himself. There were several Judges, but a few of them capture the cycle of the entire 400-year period.
Dave Stone
Dave Stone just retired as Senior Minister of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky where he preached the Truth to over 22,000 people each weekend. In 1983, Stone graduated from Cincinnati Christian University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Christian ministries. While pursuing studies in ministry, he developed a passion for connecting with young people and their families. In 1981, Stone became youth minister for Shively Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where he held that post until 1985. From 1985-89, Stone assume the role of Director of Recruitment at Cincinnati Christian University, setting record-breaking enrollment number for the university. In their mission to connect people to Jesus and one another, Southeast Christian Church has grown into a unified multisite community located in the Greater Louisville/Southern Indiana region. They have multiple campuses serving the specific needs of the areas in which they are located, while receiving centralized leadership and teaching from the campus on Blankenbaker Parkway. Dave believes the most practical way to spread the gospel is through moms and dads who model a genuine faith for their children. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Beth, and his three children: Savannah, Sadie and Sam, along with his son-in-law, Patrick Garcia. He enjoys an occasional round of golf, competition of any sort, and reaching the lost. He will touch both your heart and your funny bone.