Choosing Victory, Overcoming Defeat: Joshua, Judges, Ruth

The New Inductive Study

by Kay Arthur

Readers will discover the keys to victorious living and winning life's battles in this enriching Old Testament study of how Joshua, Ruth, and the judges overcame defeat by following God's path to success.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Theology

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Kay Lee Arthur was an American Christian author, Bible teacher, and co-founder of Precept Ministries International. Renowned for her accessible and inductive approach to Bible study, she helped millions engage deeply with Scripture. Arthur began her ministry informally, teaching teenagers in her living room alongside her second husband, Jack Arthur. Their work soon grew into a global outreach, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, under the name Precept Ministries International. She hosted the daily Bible teaching program Precepts for Life and became a respected voice in evangelical circles. Arthur authored numerous books and was a four-time winner of the ECPA Christian Book Award for titles such as A Marriage Without Regrets and The New Inductive Study Bible. Her ministry was rooted in a personal reawakening to faith in the early 1960s, following a divorce and a return to religious life. She and Jack also served briefly as missionaries in Mexico before founding their ministry. Arthur remained active in public faith-based initiatives into her later years and was known for her firm stances on social issues. She passed away on 2025 leaving behind a lasting legacy in Christian education and publishing.

Reviews

[Kristina]

The guides to all three books of the Bible were great, with Judges and Ruth being standouts. I love how this series focuses solely on the Word, providing cross references to deepen understanding with historical, cultural and references to the Law.

[Pamela]

I'm currently doing the Precept Joshua study.

[Stephanie Nall]

I have enjoyed this inductive study of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth!

[Rae Wallace]

I find the New Inductive Study Series to be a great tool in my daily devotions. This book was no exception.