◄ Judges 11:29 ►
Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, then through Mizpah of Gilead. And from there he advanced against the Ammonites. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 11:29? 2. How does the Spirit of the LORD empower believers today, like in Judges 11:29? 3. What can we learn from Jephthah's leadership when God's Spirit came upon him? 4. How does Judges 11:29 connect to other instances of God's Spirit in Scripture? 5. In what ways can we seek the Spirit's guidance in our daily decisions? 6. How does Jephthah's reliance on God inspire our faith in challenging situations? 7. Why did the Spirit of the LORD come upon Jephthah in Judges 11:29? 8. How does Judges 11:29 align with God's character of justice and mercy? 9. What is the significance of the Spirit's empowerment in Judges 11:29? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 11? 11. Why did God allow Jephthah to sacrifice his daughter in Judges 11 without stopping him? 12. What is Mizpah's significance in the Bible? 13. What is Mizpah's significance in the Bible? 14. In 1 Samuel 11:1-2, how could gouging out the right eye of every Israelite realistically have served as a sign of submission without stronger resistance or outside intervention? Discussion Questions 1. How does the empowerment of the Spirit of the LORD in the Old Testament compare to the empowerment of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament? 2. In what ways can we see God's sovereignty in choosing and using individuals for His purposes, despite their backgrounds or past rejections? 3. What steps can we take to ensure we are prepared and obedient to God's calling in our lives, as Jephthah was? 4. How can we actively demonstrate faith in action in our daily lives, following Jephthah's example of advancing against the Ammonites? 5. Why is community and support important in fulfilling God's mission, and how can we cultivate this in our own church or fellowship groups? Judges 11 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Jephthah's early life shape his later actions and decisions? 2. How might the Gileadites' act of accepting Jephthah as a leader after rejecting him earlier apply to present-day situations about forgiveness and second chances? 3. What does Jephthah's decision to reason with the king of Ammon before going to war reveal about his character? 4. Do you think Jephthah's vow to God was necessary for the victory? Why or why not? 5. What might have been different if Jephthah had specified his vow or not made a vow at all? 6. How does this story challenge our understanding of faith, promises, and their consequences? 7. What are the potential dangers of making rash promises, as illustrated by Jephthah's vow? 8. How does the story of Jephthah's daughter challenge or reinforce your understanding of obedience and honor? 9. What does this story teach us about the importance of considering the impact of our decisions on others? 10. How might we apply the lessons from Jephthah's story to avoid making rash decisions or promises in our lives today? 11. How does the culture and tradition of that time impact Jephthah's decision to fulfill his vow? How is this different from today's cultural and ethical understandings? 12. How can we ensure that our actions align with our faith and do not run contrary to God's desires, as seen in Jephthah's case? 13. In what ways does Jephthah’s tragic tale resonate with contemporary issues of making and breaking promises? 14. How might Jephthah's approach to leadership have been influenced by his past experiences? 15. How does the response of the community towards Jephthah's plight with his daughter reflect on their societal values and norms? 16. How does this story illustrate the intersection of personal faith, societal pressures, and divine will? 17. How does the narrative of Jephthah inspire us to engage in reflective decision making? 18. Can Jephthah's interaction with the King of Ammon be seen as a model for conflict resolution today? 19. How does the story of Jephthah challenge traditional views of victory and sacrifice? 20. How can we use Jephthah's story to foster discussions about the role of promises and vows in our faith journey? Links Judges 11:29 NIV Judges 11:29 NLT Judges 11:29 ESV Judges 11:29 NASB Judges 11:29 KJV Judges 11:29 Commentaries Bible Hub