Today, after hearing of three minor judges, we hear of Jephthah. Jephthah was a man of very poor credentials, but he turns out to be a surprisingly good leader. He shows clearly why it is better not to make rash vows to the Lord. Indeed, the New Testament tells us to not make vows at all.
Do you have enemies? And when you pray about it does God seem silent? If so, you will find example verses for you to pray in Psalm 83.
Building on the concept of freedom from requirements of the Law in chapter 4, Paul continues on that theme. The freedom is founded on the idea that we are now controlled by the Holy Spirit. Another concept very important in this is found at the end of the chapter: “Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.” This means considering ourselves dead to sinful deeds also described in this chapter.
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