Opening Question:
What is your most embarrassing moment at work/varsity/school?
Read:
Judges 9 & Rom 12:9
Context:
Jephthah was a Gideon’s son, born from a prostitute. His 70 half-brothers were heir to the throne of Gideon. Because Abimelech knew that he would not inherit the throne & because he was rejected by his half-brothers, he killed almost all of them, with the exception of the youngest – Jotham. The consequences of these actions led to Abimelech’s own people turning against him and eventually suffering an untimely death. We can therefore say that he reaped what he sewed.
Questions:
1) What can we learn from Jephthah’s actions?
2) What are the consequences when we take matters into our own hands eg: revenge & not forgiving others?
Read Rom 12:9
3) Is there anyone who is struggling with unforgiveness towards those who have wronged them?
Pray for these people – allow time for ministry.