Judges 20
Devotional:
The Israelites sent messengers to the tribe of Benjamin, saying, “What a terrible thing has been done among you! Give up those evil men, those troublemakers from Gibeah, so we can execute them and purge Israel of this evil.” (Judges 20:12-13)
After receiving a disturbing message from the Levite whose concubine had been left for dead by the men of Gibeah (see Judges 19:28-30), the people of Israel come together to deal with this atrocity. Gibeah was in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin, but the people of Benjamin would not give up these men. Instead, they gathered their fighting men to go to battle against the rest of Israel. This civil war cost both sides many lives, and the tribe of Benjamin was nearly decimated. Things should never have escalated to this point among God’s own people. The Benjaminites chose to rebel against God and failed to live in unity with their own brothers. Is there a relationship with a Christian brother or sister that you need to work on today? “If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12:18).
The Israelites sent messengers to the tribe of Benjamin, saying, “What a terrible thing has been done among you! Give up those evil men, those troublemakers from Gibeah, so we can execute them and purge Israel of this evil.” (Judges 20:12-13)
After receiving a disturbing message from the Levite whose concubine had been left for dead by the men of Gibeah (see Judges 19:28-30), the people of Israel come together to deal with this atrocity. Gibeah was in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin, but the people of Benjamin would not give up these men. Instead, they gathered their fighting men to go to battle against the rest of Israel. This civil war cost both sides many lives, and the tribe of Benjamin was nearly decimated. Things should never have escalated to this point among God’s own people. The Benjaminites chose to rebel against God and failed to live in unity with their own brothers. Is there a relationship with a Christian brother or sister that you need to work on today? “If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12:18).
Pray it:
Jesus, you prayed that your church may be one and I join with you in this prayer. May the unity and community found among your people show the world the power and reality of your name. Amen.
Jesus, you prayed that your church may be one and I join with you in this prayer. May the unity and community found among your people show the world the power and reality of your name. Amen.
Share it:
Who is someone you can share a verse or thought from this passage with?
Who is someone you can share a verse or thought from this passage with?
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