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3. The Book of Judges 2:1-3:31
3. The Book of Judges 2:1-3:31
Prayer and Praise
Above the clamor of our violence your word of truth resounds,
O God of majesty and power.
Over nations enshrouded in despair your justice dawns.
Grant your household a discerning spirit and a watchful eye
to perceive the hour in which we live.
Hasten the advent of that day
when the weapons of war shall be banished,
our deeds of darkness cast off,
and all your scattered children gathered into one.
We ask this through him whose coming is certain,
whose day draws near:
your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen. (Roman Missal)
Review
Presentation
Concept of “judge”
Tribal distinctions in this period
Use of the term "40 years"
Glossary
Ban = (doomed) dedication of a captured town to God by taking its valuables as booty and then destroying it by fire. The origin may have been to control pestilential disease in the wake of war. Sometimes human beings were included (Lev 227:29) In Jdgs 1:17 the Israelites doomed Zephath and renamed it.Find these Locations on a Map
Gilgal
Identify these Famous Persons
Othniel
Where do we find the passage about him? Jdgs 1:13-16;
Key passage 3:7-11
Background
Who were in his/her family?
the parents? Kenaz (brother of Caleb)
The spouse? Achsah (a relative of Othniel)
Tribe & clan? Judah (by adoption)
Strengths and Accomplishments?
Served for 40 years
Opposed Cushan-rishathaim, king of Aram
Lessons from his life? Submitted to the spirit of the Lord
Who is the Person ? Ehud
Where do we find the passage about him?
Jdgs 3:12-30 --- Key passage Jdgs 3:15
Background
Who were in his/her family?
the parents? Father- Gera
Tribe or clan? Benjamin
What was his occupation?
Messenger, judge
Who were his contemporaries? Eglon of Moab
Strengths and Accomplishments?
Second judge of Israel
A man of direct action, a frontline leader
Used a perceived weakness (left-handedness) to do a great work for God.
Led the revolt against Moabite domination and gave Israel 80 years of peace
Lessons from his life?
Some conditions call for radical action
God responds to the cry of repentance.
God is ready to use our unique qualities to accomplish his work.
Who is the Person ? Shamgar
Where do we find the passage about him?
Key passage Jdgs 3:31
Background
Who were in his/her family?
the parents? Anath
Strengths and Accomplishments?
Fought the Philistines
Used an oxgoad to kill 600
Faith sharing Questions
What does the Catholic Church teach about waging war?
Catechism of the Catholic Church # 2307-2317Intercesssory Prayer
Assignment for this Week
Kay Arthur Choosing victory; Overcoming Defeat, Week 3 p. 63
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