Judges 12

Introduction: Why This Matters Judges 12 tells the story of conflict between Jephthah and the Ephraimites. After winning a major battle, instead of celebrating unity, jealousy and pride caused more fighting. This lesson shows how pride can divide us and why peace, humility, and wise words matter. 1. Bible Reading: Judges 12:1–6 “The Ephraimites asked Jephthah, ‘Why did you go to fight the Ammonites without calling us to go with you?’… Jephthah answered, ‘I called, but you didn’t help.’ Then Jephthah fought the Ephraimites, and the Gileadites captured the fords of the Jordan… When someone said, ‘Let me cross over,’ the Gileadites tested them with a word, and if they couldn’t pronounce it right, they were killed.” Explanation For Teenagers … Read more