Faithful People Pay Their Vows

Read Judges 11:30-40 to learn from the account of Jephthah and his daughter about paying vows.

Analyze the context. How did faithful Israelites view vows made to Jehovah? How did Jephthah and his daughter show that they had faith in Jehovah?​—Judg. 11:9-11, 19-24, 36; Num. 30:2.

Dig deeper. What did Jephthah evidently have in mind when he made his vow? (w16.04 1:12) What sacrifices did Jephthah and his daughter make to fulfill his vow? (w16.04 1:14-16) What sort of vows might Christians make today?​—w17.04 1:10-19.

Identify the lessons. Ask yourself:

• ‘What can help me to keep my vow of dedication?’ (w20.03 11:20)

• ‘What sacrifices can I make to serve Jehovah more fully?’

• ‘How can I strengthen my commitment to fulfill my marriage vow?’ (Matt. 19:5, 6; Eph. 5:28-33)