Wednesday, May 15 – Judges 9, 10
Study Questions:
1. Who was Gideon’s son? (See Judges 9:1-21)
2. Why did the Israelites fall into idolatry after Gideon’s death? (See Judges 8:33-35; 10:6)
3. How did the Lord respond when the Israelites cried out to Him in their distress? (See Judges 10:10-16)
Commentary and Reflection:
As a self-proclaimed leader, Abimelech represents mankind’s pursuit of power and recognition. In contrast, Jesus is the example of a true leader who came to serve and give His life for us. Let’s consider how we follow the leaders before us and whether their practices are humble and reflect what God wants from them.
The Israelites fell into idolatry and forgot God, bringing disaster upon themselves. Today, we also face the temptation to worship worldly things or believe in modern idols that distract us from the most important things: God, family, and neighbor. Jesus calls us to love Him with all our hearts and to be faithful to His teachings.
Even though the Israelites chose to turn their hearts away from God, God heard their cry and delivered them. Jesus is our advocate before God, and we can rely on Him to listen to us when we cry out for help. Let’s reflect on how we experience God’s grace and salvation in our lives today.
May this reflection inspire us to follow Jesus, our true leader, and to live a life centered on Him amidst the modern challenges we face.
Have a very blessed day.
Pastor Christian Castellanos