Judges 11
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Contemplation (verse 34-40)
By not stopping this sacrifice, the way He did with that of Isaac the son of Abraham, in spite His disapproval of the human sacrifices; God intended to give a lesson to humanity, that men should not hasten to make such a vow, lest by it they may lose their children. By allowing this vow to be fulfilled, God put an end to its repetition in the future. He also says: Although God did not stop the sacrifice this time, as He did in that of Isaac, He clearly showed on many occasions His disapproval of human sacrifices]
St John Chrysostom
Personal Reflection
Did God want this vow of Jephthah? What do you think of his daughter’s response to this vow? Are there any offerings in my life that might be unacceptable to God?
Bible Knowledge Question
What did Jephthah vow to God, and what was the result of that vow?
Prayer
Lord help us to rely on you the way that the people of Israel depended on You to be saved. Teach me how to offer acceptable offerings to You.
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