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Jephthah Bible Study Guide

Jephthah

Jephthah

Gileadite judge whose rash vow cost his daughter; defeated Ammon.

Teaching prompt

Read about Jephthah: "Gileadite judge whose rash vow cost his daughter; defeated Ammon." What does this teach us about God's plan?

Discussion questions

  1. How does Jephthah's life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
  2. What would you have done in Jephthah's place?
  3. Which scripture passage about Jephthah stands out most to you, and why?

Scripture

  • Judges 11
  • Hebrews 11:32
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