Why would a loving God allow pain, discomfort, or misery in our lives? In Week 2 of Binge The Bible Season 5, guest speaker Jason Isaacs walks through Judges 2 and reveals a powerful truth: sometimes misery is actually mercy. The people of Israel slowly drifted away from God—not all at once, but through subtle compromise and misplaced worship. And just like them, we often turn good things into ultimate things without even realizing it. In this message, you’ll discover: • Why sin is more subtle than we think • How idols quietly take over our hearts • The difference between guilt and true repentance • Why God sometimes allows discomfort to wake us up spiritually • How God’s mercy pursues us even when we drift away This message is both convicting and hopeful. Even when we fail, God doesn’t give up on us. Through Jesus, we have a Savior who stepped into our misery so we could experience freedom and life. No matter how far you’ve drifted, God is still calling you back to Him.