Judges: A Faithful God in a Broken World"The Rise of Jephthah: An Outcast Becomes a General Judges 11:1-28
JUDGES: A Faithful God in a Broken World
"The Rise of Jephthah: An Outcast Becomes a General"
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The Book of Judges - The Jewish Study Bible
Jephthah Lessons - Chisholm
Introduction: The Screaming Message of the Silence of God
Jephthah: An Outcast Becomes a Thug (11:1-3)
When God's people abandon Him as the priority in their lives
families eventually disintegrate into chaotic battlegrounds.
The Elders: A Thug Becomes a General (11:4-11)
When God's people take matters into their own hands
the results are always disastrous at best.
History: Negotiations Become a War (11:12-28)
Even when we get it all wrong
(when we look like we got it all right)
God is faithful to His people
and in the business of setting it all right.
While He may have to use thugs and ruffians,
narcissists and warmongers, bad theology and manipulation,
God is always advancing His purposes.
Next Steps
Truth: God uses us, even when we are not fully qualified. But that is certainly not ideal.
Warning: Just because you kind of know God's story does not mean you apply it well.
Challenge: Know God's story so that you can effectively be a part of it.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - Judges 10:6-18
•. Tuesday - Judges 11:1-10
•. Wednesday - Judges 11:11-28
•. Thursday - Judges 11:29-40
•. Friday - Judges 12:1-7
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• Read Judges 11:1-28.
• What stands out in this passage or from the message?
• What are your first impressions of Jephthah?
• Jephthah is bullied and mistreated by his brothers. Does this explain/justify any of his behavior?
• Why are the leaders of the Gileadites willing to take Jephthah as a "commander"and then as their "head"?
• Talk about all of the politics going on in the passage. Promises made and not kept. Negotiating with hidden agendas. Playing loose with the facts.
• Without Ken's comments would you have known the holes in Jephthah's narration of Israelite history? Is precision really all that important?
• Can you summarize Jephthah's three appeals: Historical, Theological, Chronological?
• Why do you think the King of Ammon did not acquiesce to Jephthah's argument?
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GriefShare | March 17 - JUne 9 | 6-8:00 p.m.
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Father/Daughter Dance | April 2
This is an event fathers and daughters (grades 5-12) look forward to. Plan a special place for dinner and then come out to Renewal Ranch from 7-9:30 p.m. It will be a great night of dancing and making memories. No cost but we would love to know you will be attending. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Fellowship Women's Bible Study | April 4-May 16 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Calling all Ladies 18 years and older! Has your life ever been interrupted: Loss of job, sickness, unexpected expense, or plans turned upside down? Join us as we engage in a 7-week study on “Jonah” by Priscilla Shirer, starting Monday, April 4th - May 17th. The study consists of reading the book, (please purchase book before April 4) watching videos with Priscilla Shirer togther, and a time of discussion. Sign up at fellowshipconway.org/register or at the Connection Center. Child care by RSVP to Shanna at 501-336-0332.
Men's muster | April 22-24
We are looking forward to heading back to the Shepherd of the Ozarks for Men's Muster. $165 for men 18 and older, $85 for 14-17 years. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Blended & Blessed Simulcast | April 2 | 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
If you’re a blended family, you bring unique ingredients to the table. Blended & Blessed is a one-day live event and livestream just for you. We’re talking stepfamily couples, single parents, dating couples with kids, and those who care about blended families. Trusted experts unpack crucial, challenging, and inspiring strategies for healthy stepfamilies in one fulfilling day of teaching, music, connection, and
laughter. $10 per person with lunch provided.
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