Judges 9

 Scripture – Judges 9

Observation – 

• Judges 9:1-57 - Rise and fall of Abimelech
• Judges 9:1-3 - Abimelech moves his people to submit
• Judges 9:4-5 - Abimelech murders his brothers
• Judges 9:6 - Abimelech is made king
• Judges 9:7-15 - The parable of the trees
• Judges 9:16-21 - Jotham applies the parable
• Judges 9:22-25 - Abimelech and Shechem fight
• Judges 9:26-29 - The people of Shechem choose a new leader
• Judges 9:30-33 - Role of Zebul
• Judges 9:34-41 - Abimelech defeats the rebellion
• Judges 9:42-45 - Abimelech conquers the city
• Judges 9:46-49 - A massacre at the town of Shechem.
• Judges 9:50-55 - God's judgement on Abimelech
• Judges 9:56-57 - Certainty of God's judgement

Application – God keeps his promises both good and bad

Prayer – Dear God. You are faithful in your promises and your judgements both good and bad. I know if I don't put my faith in you, I will go to hell. Help me to trust in you and your son. Amen.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – God keeps his promises 

Examples to follow – God judged Abimelech.

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Abimelech's reign and fall.