This series of lessons covers the time-span from the commissioning of Joshua to lead the nation of Israel to the rise of Samuel, the prophet and judge. It includes the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites and most of the period prior to the anointing of Saul, the first Israelite king. Also during the time of Judges, the events of one of the most beautiful and enduring love stories in all of human existence took place – the story of Ruth.
These lessons spring from the books of Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth and 1st Samuel.