The great victory given to Jephthah and the Israelites serves as a clear picture of spiritual power and victory achieved through the presence of the LORD. Preparations were made to fight the war. The LORD's Spirit came upon Jephthah and empowered him to command the army as they advanced against the Ammonites. Somewhere along the way Jephthah made a vow to the LORD: If the LORD gave him victory, he promised to dedicate the very first person that came out of his house to greet him when he returned in triumph. He promised to offer a very special sacrifice in a burnt offering. Exactly what happened is discussed during the message.
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“ Great Sermon! ” What a teachable explanation of this text. Thank you for making us truly think, Pastor Poss and not jump to conclusions. Wonderful Sermon
Joe (2/14/2010)
from Haledon, New Jersey
“ Very interesting and practical Sermon! ” Very interesting and insightful. I had not heard of the various ideas associated with Jephthah's daughter not necessarily being a burnt offering - that was interesting; but particularly insightful was Pastor Bill's observation that Jephthah, after making a rash vow, could have atoned for his foolishness (as provision was made in the law for atonement for rash vows), but he did not make use of this. Instead, seeking to attain his own righteousness, Jephthah sought to fix his first sin by breaking another law. It is a reminder of the need that we all have for grace - as well as our propensity to attempt to keep one law foolishly thinking that this will "atone" for breaking another.
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