Judges begins with a recap of the conquest of the Promised Land. Joshua and Caleb, two great faithful leaders, are moving out of the picture. Questions are raised about what happens next in terms of leadership and the nation. Despite promising beginnings, the people do not sustain faith in God and fail to obey God’s commands. This will have lasting consequences. Are we, like Israel, missing out on the fullness of God’s promises because we lack faith and obedience?