6 years of Jephthah (1-7)
- The controversy with men of Ephraim. Remember Gideon’s conflict (Judges 8:1).
- Sibboleth or Shibboleth? Peter’s speech betrayed him (Matthew 26:73). What does your speech say about you?
Mt 12:37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
7 years of Ibzan of Bethlehem (8-10)
- Do you approve of his parenting techniques?
10 years of Elon, a Zebulonite (11-12)
8 years of Abdon, a Pirathonite (13-15)
- What is nepotism? Is it always bad?
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