Abimelech and his empty men

Sunday 19th November 2023

Read: Psalm 103; Romans 12:9-13, 19; Judges 8:29-9:57

Sermon: Judges 8:29-9:57

Introduction: “What goes around comes around”: karma, retribution & revenge

8:29-35
. Farewell Gideon, introducing Abimelech

9:1-6
. Abimelech is made king; Jotham escapes

9:7-21
. Jotham’s fable

9:22-57
. The Decline and fall of Abimelech

Conclusion
: honour where it’s due; leave revenge to God
(Romans 12:9-13; Psalm 7:12-16; Romans 12:19)