Judges 9

Introduction: Why This Matters Judges 9 tells the dramatic story of Abimelek, a man who made himself king but never truly followed God. His story is full of betrayal, ambition, and downfall—and it teaches us what happens when we try to take control without God’s guidance. This lesson helps teens reflect on the kind of leaders they want to be and the danger of living for selfish goals instead of God’s purpose. 1. Bible Reading: Judges 9:1–6 “Abimelek… went to his mother’s brothers and said, ‘Ask all the citizens of Shechem… which is better for you: to have all seventy of Jerub-Baal’s sons rule over you, or just one man?’… So they gave him seventy shekels of silver… He used … Read more