Judges 11

Theme of chapter: Jephthah the bastard son of Gilead is raised up here to fight for Israel. He defeats the enemy, but makes a hasty promise to the Lord and sticks to it. His daughter, his only child will not marry and will be dedicated to the Lord.

Most important verse: Judges 11:30 And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands,

31Then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the LORD's, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering.

Most prominent word: harlot (to be sexually immoral; )

Teaching about Christ: The Lord can use anyone, despite their background or upbringing.

Command to obey: don't make hasty promises to God. he expects you to keep them.

Promise to claim: God's promises are rock solid.

New truth learned: Judges shows that God can use anyone for his purposes, no matter how lowly or cowardly they may be. Faith in God is all that it took for these men of Judges.