1. Cycle of Apostasy Cycle: A series of events that recur regularly and usually lead back to the starting point. Apostasy: A turning point away from the truth of the gospel.

2. Cycle of Apostasy Search Judges 2:11 and 3:12. What did the Israelites do each time that led them into apostasy?

3. Cycle of Apostasy 31 2 4 The people did evil in the sight of the Lord.

4. Cycle of Apostasy Search Judges 2:14; 3:8, 12–13. What did the Lord allow to happen next?

5. Cycle of Apostasy 31 2 4 The people did evil in the sight of the Lord. They were delivered into the hands of their enemies

6. Cycle of Apostasy Read Judges 3:9, 15. What did the Israelites do to change their situation?

7. Cycle of Apostasy 31 2 4 The people did evil in the sight of the Lord. They were delivered into the hands of their enemies They repented and cried unto the Lord.

8. Cycle of Apostasy Read Judges 2:16, 18; 3:9, 15. How did the Lord respond to the cries of His people?

9. Cycle of Apostasy 31 2 4 The people did evil in the sight of the Lord. They were delivered into the hands of their enemies They repented and cried unto the Lord. The Lord raised up a judge who delivered them from their enemies.

10. Cycle of Apostasy Study Helaman 3:27–30 and look for ways we can avoid making mistakes similar to those of ancient Israel.