Following the death of Joshua, the nation of Israel begins an era that is characterized by a cycle of rebellion against God. This cycle could be described in four stages: 1) salvation; 2) abandoning God; 3) enslavement; and 4) crying out to God. This pattern of sin continues into the day-to-day lives of Christians even to this day, and demonstrates our depravity and God's goodness to take care of the problem ultimately through Christ.
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