Abimelech
The story of the rise and fall of King Abimelech is really the story of Gideon’s legacy, a legacy of revenge and violence and tragedy.
Reflection-
What has been passed down to you that needs to end with your generation?
Where does God’s love still need to touch your heart?
Additional resources-
Rob Reimer’s chapter on “Overcoming Family Sin Patterns” in his book “Soul Care”
Peter Scazzero’s chapter on “Going Back in Order to Go Forward” in his book “Emotionally HealthySpirituality”
Genogram workbook
Further Up, Further In-
It might be very difficult for you to explore generational sin because there’s something in you that feels like you’re dishonouring your parents and heritage. Rob Reimer says “The most honourable thing you can do” for your family, “is to break your family sin patterns. It brings your family no honour if you repeat their sinful behaviours.” How does this sit with you? What do you think God wants for your family? For your kids or potential future kids? How can that start today with you?