Judges
10. Slaves to the Philistines and Ammonites.
You
would think that after all the experiences, the Israelites would learn that
when they turned to idolatry, trouble came upon them. Because of their
idolatry, they went into slavery again – they served the Philistines and the
Ammonites for eighteen years.
We
are in a nation that is in trouble. We
have tried every method, political scheme, and political party, and none of
them has worked. Only a turning to God will get us on the right path. God does
not have to have any of us. He is not dependent upon us at all. We are,
however, dependent upon Him.
The
Israelites finally got so desperate that they called upon God. The Israelites
lacked leadership. There has been a lack of leadership in the world for many
years. Now they are going to turn to a most unusual man for guidance. Jephthah,
the ninth judge was illegitimate, the son of a harlot. He was a Gileadite. His
wife was a Gentile. He was excommunicated, and ostracized and exiled. More of
his story will be in tomorrow’s lesson.
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J.
Vernon McGee Commentary and New King James Bible. Nelsons Quick Reference
Commentary.
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