Judges 9 – WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND or RETRIBUTION
The expression “What goes around comes around,” reminds us that whatever we do to others comes back to ourselves. Galatians 6:7 – “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” This truth is illustrated by the life of Abimelech.
REBELLION AGAINST GOD AND FAMILY Vss. 1-6
REBUKE BY JOTHAM Vss. 7-21
REVOLT OF SHECHEM Vss. 22-29
RETRIBUTION UPON SHECHEM (Vss. 30-49) AND ABIMELECH (Vss. 50-57)