Judges 3:14
The Israelites served Eglon king of Moab eighteen years.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Judges 3:14?

2. How did Israel's disobedience lead to servitude in Judges 3:14?

3. What can we learn about God's justice from Judges 3:14?

4. How does Judges 3:14 connect to Deuteronomy's warnings about disobedience?

5. In what ways can we avoid spiritual bondage today?

6. How can we seek God's deliverance like Israel eventually did?

7. Why did God allow Israel to serve Eglon for eighteen years in Judges 3:14?

8. What does Judges 3:14 reveal about Israel's relationship with God during this period?

9. How does the oppression in Judges 3:14 fit into the cycle of sin and deliverance?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 3?

11. Who were the Moabites in the Bible?

12. Who is Ehud in historical or biblical context?

13. Why does Judges 3:12-15 depict God empowering an assassin (Ehud) if murder is condemned elsewhere in scripture?

14. What is the Tribe of Benjamin?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the oppression of the Israelites under Eglon teach us about the consequences of turning away from God?

2. How does the cycle of sin and deliverance in Judges reflect in our personal spiritual lives today?

3. In what ways can we see God's sovereignty and purpose in times of discipline or hardship?

4. How can we apply the principle of repentance in our daily walk with God?

5. What other biblical examples can you find where God uses foreign nations to discipline His people, and what can we learn from these instances?1. How does the repetitive cycle of sin, servitude, supplication, and salvation in Judges 3 mirror patterns in your own life?

2. How does God use adversity as a means of correction in this chapter?

3. Why do you think God chose individuals like Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar as deliverers for His people? What qualities did they possess?

4. In the modern world, what might be some "foreign gods" that could lead us into spiritual apostasy like the Israelites?

5. How do intermarriages in Judges 3:5-7 relate to present-day relationships that may lead us away from our faith?

6. How does God demonstrate His mercy and justice in Judges 3?

7. What lessons can we learn from the leadership of Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar in confronting today's challenges?

8. How does the narrative of Ehud’s unconventional approach to deliver Israel inspire you to use your unique talents?

9. Compare the leadership styles of Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar. How do these differences highlight God’s ability to use anyone for His purposes?

10. How can the periods of peace following the judges' deliverance inspire us in our times of trial?

11. How does the constant fall and redemption of the Israelites reflect human nature?

12. How can we break the cycle of sin in our personal lives as seen in Judges 3?

13. If you were in Ehud's situation, how would you have handled the confrontation with Eglon?

14. How do we see God’s sovereignty in Judges 3, and how does that provide comfort in today's world?

15. How does the story of Judges 3 encourage perseverance through difficult times?

16. How can you apply the faithfulness of Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar in your everyday life?

17. How does the repeated disobedience of the Israelites mirror societal issues today?

18. How can we ensure we are not complacent in our faith, like the Israelites were after periods of peace?

19. What are some ways to combat idolatry and keep God as the center of our lives?

20. How does Judges 3 motivate us to seek God's intervention in our lives in times of adversity?

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