In this sermon, Pastor Steven contrasts the deliverance of Ehud with the tragic rise of Jephthah to show how Israel’s spiritual condition continues to decline. What begins with clever victory and national peace ends with reckless vows, civil war, and the slaughter of brothers by brothers. Through these dark stories, Judges reveals the danger of distorted worship, broken unity, and trusting human words over God’s promises—and presses us to see how desperately God’s people need a faithful and righteous King.