Consider all the evil and sin we’ve seen one or more of God’s people commit in the book of Judges thus far. Go even further back: would this story have even taken place if the Levite had followed God’s plan for marriage and was the husband of one wife instead of committing adultery with the concubine? How does this demonstrate the principle that sin begets sin?Ĭontrast the way the Levite treated this woman with a) the way God loves and values women and b) the way God wants men, especially husbands, to treat, love, and value women / their wives.Ĥ. No doubt what the men of Gibeah did to the concubine was heinous (5), but how did they have access to her in the first place? (Notice the Levite leaves out that part of the story.) What has the Levite’s sin of using his concubine – someone vulnerable and weaker than himself, someone he should have been protecting – as a piece of expendable property to protect himself led to? Trace this story back to its roots: explain how this entire story would have turned out differently if the Levite had played the man and defended and protected the concubine. What does it mean that the men of Israel assembled “to the Lord”? (1) Why had the Levite dismembered his concubine and sent her body parts to each of the tribes of Israel? Briefly review lesson 15 (link above) to refresh your memory.ģ. Chapter 20 is a continuation of the story that began in chapter 19. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.”?Ģ. How does today’s passage fit this pattern? How does today’s passage fit the theme verse of Judges ( 21:25), “In those days there was no king in Israel. Go back to lesson 3 (link above) and review your answer to the first part of question 5, Israel’s pattern of sin and repentance in 2:16-23. In all things, we remember, “ For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword.1. If you have any questions about the Bibles featured here, or any other Bibles you see on, please email. No matter which one you choose, we pray that it will enrich your study and will help you to know God more. We encourage you to research each of these Bibles, as they all offer a wealth of knowledge from theologically wise women in the Christian community. They are also all offered in different colors and in both indexed and non-indexed versions, which you can find on. This Bible is designed for those looking for devotionals alongside biblical text and a community aspect to their Bible.Īs you can see, each of these women’s Bibles offers something different.
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