There were forty years of peace during the lifetime of Othniel, the first Judge of Israel. But after his death the same sorry cycle begins again: “The Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord.” However, the surprise this time is the strange choice of saviour that God uses to deliver His people. As we will see the story of Ehud is a tale of the unexpected.
Message Points:
- An Unexpected Saviour
- An Unexpected Method
- An Unexpected Choice
Application Questions & Response:
- When in your own experience have you seen God using unexpected people and/or unpredictable means to do great things?
- What are the dangers of focusing on human leaders rather than on Christ?
- “Think of what you were…”. How are you 'left-handed'? How does this humble you?