THE PARABLE OF JOTHAM

Judges 9

The Parable of Jotham

Two Contrasting Personalities Abemelech

Ambitious and Devious (James 3:13ff)Thinks too highly of himself (1 Cor 10:12)

Jerubbaal’s SonsLoyal and faithful Understood that you don’t have to be the leader to be important

The Parable of Jotham

There are other important roles besides leader. Employee – Boss (Eph. 6:5ff, Col.

3:22) Wife – Husband (Col. 3:18; 1 Pet. 3:7) Child – Parent (Gal 4:1) Member – Elder (1 Thes. 5:3; Phil.

2:25-29)

The Parable of Jotham

Be careful who you choose to be around 1 Cor 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. KJV

The Parable of Jotham

Be careful who you choose to be around

Prov 13:20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,

But the companion of fools will be destroyed. NKJV

The Parable of Jotham

Be careful who you choose to be around

1 Cor 5:6 Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? NKJV

The Parable of Jotham

Be careful who you choose to be around Spouse Elder Preacher Occupation

The Parable of Jotham

You will destroy each other.

THE PARABLE OF JOTHAM

Judges 9