Gideo deon Midianites 7 40 Abimilech 3 Tola & Ja & - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Years of Oppressor Judge Yrs of peace oppression Mesopotamians 8 Othniel hniel 40 Moabites 18 Eh Ehud ud 80 Philistines ? Shamg amgar ar ? ah De Debor borah Canaanites 20 40 & Barak Gideo deon Midianites 7 40 Abimilech 3 Tola & Ja & Jair 45 Jephth phthah ah , Amm mmoni nites es 18 18 6, 6, 7, 10, 8 Izban, ban, El Elon, , Abdon don Sams mson Philistines 40 20

The story of Jephthah (Judges 11:1 – 12:7) 11:1-11 - the son of a prostitute - driven from his family (by his family) - a “mighty warrior” - his family asks him to save Israel from the Ammonites (promising to make him their leader if he does).

The story of Jephthah (Judges 11:1 – 12:7) 11:12-33 - attempts a peaceful solution - on the way to battle, Jephthah makes a (foolish) vow to the Lord.

The story of Jephthah (Judges 11:1 – 12:7) 11:34-40 Upon returning home in victory….

The story of Jephthah (Judges 11:1 – 12:7) 11:34-40 Upon returning home in victory…. Option 1: Whatever comes out of my door to meet me when I return in triumph from the Ammonites will be the Lord’s, and I will sacrifice it as a burn offering. Option 2: Whatever comes out of my door…will be the Lord’s, or I will sacrifice it as a burnt offering.

The story of Jephthah (Judges 11:1 – 12:7) 12:1-7 - the tribe of Ephraim battles Jephthah (shibboleth vs. sibboleth) - Jephthah leads Israel for 6 years.

Lessons 1) Guard against impulsive talk (Jephthah’s foolish vow).

Lessons 1) Guard against impulsive talk (Jephthah’s foolish vow). 2) Our past doesn’t have to define us (Jephthah, “son of a prostitute”).

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