1. What is the meaning of Judges 3:17?

2. How does Ehud's left-handedness demonstrate God's use of unexpected means?

3. What can we learn from Ehud's courage in Judges 3:17?

4. How does Ehud's mission connect with God's deliverance in Exodus?

5. How can we trust God to use our unique abilities for His purpose?

6. What does Ehud's story teach about God's sovereignty over leaders and nations?

7. Why did Ehud choose to deliver the tribute to Eglon in Judges 3:17?

8. What is the significance of Eglon being described as "a very fat man" in Judges 3:17?

9. How does Ehud's left-handedness play a role in the events of Judges 3:17?

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

11. Who is Ehud in historical or biblical context?

12. Who were Moab and Ammon in biblical history?

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

14. Could the graphic details of King Eglon's death (Judges 3:21-25) be historically accurate or are they exaggerated?1. How does the description of Eglon as "an extremely fat man" reflect the spiritual state of Moab and its king? What lessons can we learn about the dangers of indulgence?

2. In what ways does Ehud's left-handedness serve as a reminder that God can use our perceived weaknesses for His glory? Can you think of other biblical examples where God used unlikely individuals?

3. How does the cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance in Judges 3 relate to the broader account of Israel's history? How can this cycle be seen in our own spiritual lives?

4. What are some modern-day "tributes" or compromises that Christians might be tempted to offer to the world, and how can we resist these pressures?

5. How does the account of Ehud and Eglon encourage us to trust in God's deliverance, even when circumstances seem dire? How can we apply this trust in our daily challenges?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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