Judges provides the following cyclical pattern:
1) Appearance of a new generation
2) Popular apostasy
3) National Affliction
4) Popular repentance and agonized prayer
5) The rising up of new leadership and restoration
This patter of apostasy, crisis, prayer and deliverance can be seen in major awakenings after reformation and recent American history.
We see from the example of Moses a general principle concerning deliverance of God's people: redemption comes under the direction of leaders whom god raises up in his sovereign mercy in response to the deep longing and intercession of the laity generated under the pressure of defeat or suffering.
We will look at other factors on my next post. (Go Lakers!!!)...
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