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6. The Book of Judges 9:1 - 12:15


Prayer and Praise
Opening Prayer
Grant unto us, thy servants —
towards our God — a heart of flame;
Towards our fellow men — a heart of love;
Towards ourselves — a heart of steel.

St. Augustine

Review


Presentation
Literary forms: Fable and Saga Or Epic

Glossary
Dagon = a Philistine god petitioned to give grain and bread to the worshipper.
Shibboleth =
Find these Locations on a Map
Mount Gerizim
Shechem
Ephraim
Identify these Famous Persons

Who is the Person ?

Abimelech


Where do we find the passage about him? Jdgs 8:31-9:57; Key passage Jdgs 9:56-57
Background
Where was he born? Where did he live?Shechem, Arumah, Thebez
Who were in his/her family?
the parents?
Father was Gideon
Surving brother - Jotham
What was his occupation?Self-acclaimed king, judge, troublemaker
Strengths and Accomplishments?
First self-declared king of Israel
Qualified tactical planner and organizer

Weaknesses and mistakes?
Power hungry and ruthless
Overconfident
Took advantage of his father's position withouth imitating his character
Had 69 of his 70 brothers killed

Connections with other parts of the Bible?
2 Sam 11:21

Who is the Person ?

Tola


Where do we find the passage about him? --- Jdgs 10:1-2
Background
Where was he born? Where did he live? Shamir,
Who were in his/her family?
the parents? Puah grandfather Dodo
Tribe & clan? Issachar - Ephraim
Strengths and Accomplishments?
23 years of rule


Who is the Person ?

Jair


Where do we find the passage about him? --- Jdgs 10:3-5
Background
Where was he born? Where did he live? Gilead Where did he die? Kamon
Tribe & clan? Manasseh (Gilead)

Strengths and Accomplishments?
Ruled for 22 years

Who is the Person ?

Jephthah


Where do we find the passage about him? Jdgs 11:1-12:7 -- Key passage Jdgs 11:32
Background
Where was he born? Where did he live? Gilead
Who were in his/her family?
the parents? Father was Gilead
The spouse? a harlot
The children?
Tribe & clan? Gilead
Strengths and Accomplishments?
Controlled by God's spirit
Brilliant military strategist who negotiated before fighting
Served for 6 years
Weaknesses and mistakes?
Was bitter over the treatment he received from his half brothers
Made a rash and foolish vow that was costly
Lessons from his life?
A person's background does not prevent God from working powerfully in his or her life<
Connections with other parts of the Bible?
1Sam 12:11
Heb 11:32

Who is the Person ?

IBZAN


Where do we find the passage about him?-- Jdgs 12:8-10
Background
Where was he born? Where did he live? Bethlehm
Who were in his/her family?
The children? 30 sons & 30 daughters
Strengths and Accomplishments?
Ruled for 7 years
Who is the Person ?

Elon

Where do we find the passage about him?-- Jdgs 12:11-12
Background
Where was he born? Where did he live? Zebulun Buried in Elon
Tribe & clan? Zabulon
Ruled for 10 years

Who is the Person ?

Abdon


Where do we find the passage about him? Jdgs 12:13-15
Background
Where was he born? Where did he live? Pirathon. Buried on the mountain of the Amalekites
Who were in his/her family?
the parents? Hillel
The children? 40 sons, 30 grandsons, 70 saddle-asses
Tribe & clan? Ephraim
Strengths and Accomplishments?
Ruled for 8 years

Faith sharing Questions
What does the Catholic Church teach about
Intercesssory Prayer

Assignment for this Week
Kay Arthur Choosing victory; Overcoming Defeat, Week 6 p. 81

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