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The Cycle 2:7-9 follow God 2:10-13 rebellion/drifting 2:14-17 oppressors 2:18 help!! 2:18-19 judges. Othniel Ehud Shamgar Barak Tola Jair Izban Elon Abdon. Ehud (3:12-30) left-handed defeated Eglon, the evil (and obese) King of Moab 80 years of peace. Othniel Ehud
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The Cycle 2:7-9 follow God 2:10-13 rebellion/drifting 2:14-17 oppressors 2:18 help!! 2:18-19 judges
Othniel Ehud Shamgar Barak Tola Jair Izban Elon Abdon • Ehud (3:12-30) • left-handed • defeated Eglon, the evil (and obese) King of Moab • 80 years of peace
Othniel Ehud Shamgar Barak Tola Jair Izban Elon Abdon • Jair (10:3-5) • led Israel for 22 years • had 30 sons who rode 30 donkeys who ruled 30 towns • Abdon (12:13-15) • led Israel for 8 years • had 40 sons and 30 grandsons who rode 70 donkeys
The story of Deborah (Judges 4:1 - 5:31) Good: Deborah (a judge/prophetess) Barak (also a judge) Jael (wife of Heber) Bad: King Jabin (King of Canaan) Sisera (army commander) Heber (husband of Jael)
Lessons Question #1: What does Deborah’s leadership role (as a woman) say about the role of women in church leadership? (June 13, 2010)
Lessons Question #1: What does Deborah’s leadership role (as a woman) say about the role of women in church leadership? (June 13, 2010) Question #2: How can a good God command the slaughter of (large numbers) of people? (October 14, 2012)
Lessons Ask for help from God and others – and don’t wait 20 years. (4:1-3)
Lessons • Ask for help from God and others – and don’t wait 20 years. (4:1-3) • Take risks and try things that are “bigger than you” (4:8).
Overcoming fear Remind yourself of the truth that God is with you and you can do more than you think you can. Start with small steps of risk.
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