A simple misunderstanding can change everything. A misheard word can start a fight that didn’t need to happen. A misread intention can fracture a friendship. A misunderstood promise can spiral into consequences no one imagined. But what happens when we misunderstand grace—the very foundation of our relationship with God? In Judges 10–12, we meet Jephthah, a man of courage but shallow understanding—a leader who tried to bargain with God instead of trusting His grace. His story shows what happens when we turn God’s mercy into a transaction—and how that misunderstanding can lead to destruction. Yet, through it all, we see that God’s grace, though often complex and misunderstood, is constant, free, and redemptive. This message, “Misappropriated Grace,” explores: 1️⃣ Recognizing the complex grace of God in seasons of silence and struggle 2️⃣ Understanding the simplicity of grace—why it can’t be earned or bargained for 3️⃣ Learning to extend grace to others as freely as we’ve received it Jephthah’s story is tragic, but it points us toward the greater story—where God did not demand the sacrifice of our children, but gave His own Son to save us. Grace isn’t a deal to make; it’s a gift to receive. 📖 Scripture: Judges 10–12 (ESV) 🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Mike Rue 📍 Series: The Book of Judges If this message encouraged or challenged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to be reminded that God’s grace can’t be earned—it’s already been given. #Sermon #Judges #Grace #BibleTeaching #Faith #ChristianLiving #Jephthah #BookOfJudges #GraceOfGod #PastorMikeRue