Why is God's grace important in the Book of Judges?

The Book of Judges is a somber record of Israel's failures, highlighting their cyclical pattern of sin, oppression, and repentance. However, it is through God’s grace that Israel experiences moments of deliverance when He raises judges to save them from their oppressors. Despite their unfaithfulness, God's steadfast love and grace highlight His commitment to His covenant people. For instance, even when Israel cried out for relief from oppression, they failed to seek deliverance from their idols, yet God still responded and sent judges to save them, demonstrating that His grace abounds even in their darkest times (Judges 3:9).