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1 Then Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the people who were with him rose early and encamped beside the spring of Harod. And the camp of Midian was north of them, by the hill of Moreh, in the valley. 2 The Lord said to Gideon, “The people with you are too many for me to give the Midianites into their…

Introduction As we have mentioned and as we will continue to, the most important thing to notice know about this book is the cycle that is found throughout: Sin, Judgment (Chastening), Repentance & Deliverance. And then in order to deliver the COI, God would raise up a Judge - a leader of the people…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

Israel weakened by sin Judges 6:1-6 The people of Israel had been in the promised land for quite a few years, they were supposed to be living in a land of milk and honey. Instead, every time they were ready to harvest their crops a huge bunch of rag, tag, nasty, mean camel riding tribesmen would come…

Exegetical Point: Homiletic Point: Intro The year is 724 AD. We’re in Germany. This isn’t the Germany we know today - it is a forested land full of superstitious tribes. The Germanic people are enslaved to a pagan religion that included venerating certain great trees and groves . One such tree was called…

We are finishing our series this morning. Yes, You: Fulfilling God’s Purpose. This four-week series explores the lives of a few unlikely people whom God used to do amazing things. Through the stories of David, Rahab, John Mark, and Gideon, we will see that God uses the small, the outsider, those behind…

This is an encouragement for those who have been standing in the gap. This is an encouragement for those of you who are still keeping watch and are seeking. This for those who are trusting God not their own strength yet they keep doing their part. 11 Then the angel of the Lord came and sat under the…

In Judges 6-9 we read the account of Gideon. One of the most famous scenes from this account is Gideon's fleece as he sought reassurance from God. But is this really something we should be emulating, or is their something rotten underneath the cute story? Join us as we explore the ancient Israelite judge, Gideon.

What is the nature of faith? I’m not necessarily talking about saving faith, what you must receive by faith for salvation. I’m talking about every day trusting God with every detail of your life. Trust when things are going well. Trust when things go poorly. What is the nature of that faith? What are…

Confederate - A person, group, nation, or state united with another or others for a common purpose; ally; associate an associate in a unlawful act or plot; accomplice Hebrews 11:30-40 (LSB) 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the…

This Week’s Theme: The Strength of God’s Church Memory Verse: Isaiah 41:10 “10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’” This Week’s Word is Fear : Fear can have at least three meanings.…

Lesson 2: Introduction Part 2 Last week we mainly gave a scope of what we are going to be covering in this study – the books that are involved and explained how the make of Israel went from one kingdom to a the two kingdoms of Judah and Israel. This week we are going to look at the subject & precursors…

The Cycle of Spiritual Decline Here We Go Again Does consistency count? 1 The Israelites did what was evil in the sight of the Lord . So the Lord handed them over to Midian seven years, 2 and they oppressed Israel. Because of Midian, the Israelites made hiding places for themselves in the mountains,…

We all love stories about heroes. This is part of who we are I think. The epic battle between good and evil, hero/heroine vs villain. Sometimes we want to think about what superhero power we would have if we could be one. In fact, there is much to learn from movies and stories like this. But, while reflecting…

What is the greatest threat to the Church? Have you ever sat down and thought about this question? It may seem odd for me to even pose the question to us this morning. Sin is everywhere! Scripture constantly shows us this truth. Listen to these words from Paul in Romans There’s nobody living right, not…

What are you afraid of? I know this is a strange question. For some, you quickly told yourself something like, “I’m a Christian I not allowed to be afraid”? Or, “I don’t fear because of Jesus.” Both very true statements but may be what we say, think or try to live out in order to not have to answer this…

God purposefully picked Gideon to fight this war because he wanted to prove something to Israel then and us now God chooses to work with some of the most unqualified people to achieve miraculous outcomes Gideon is an exceptional case of this - tremendous level of fear Remember Gideon's complaint to God…

Challenge the presence of people around you vv. 2-3 Carefully exam the performance of those with you vv. 4-6 Cling to that which the Lord has given you vv. 7-8 Close in on the thinking of the enemy vv. 9-10 Cultivate your faith by what you hear v. 11

I. What Keeps me from Listening to God? When it comes to hearing God are there things that keep us from listening (Listening implies thinking, believing, feeling, doing, or responding to what God says, not merely hearing with your ears)? Stuck in hearing in a particular way. (The question is asking if…

In judges 6 we see Gideon is met by an angel of the Lord while he is beating out wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites. So the setting is the Midianites are raiding the land of Israel, during the harvest they would come and take all the food from the Israelites. And so you see Gideon in…

Fear is often a liar whom God determines to silence

Judges: A Few Good Men…And Women Introduction: What is the first word that comes to your mind when you hear the word “judge”? Turn to the person next to you and share what came into your mind first. Remember, no swearing in church. Some people think of something like this: (Flip Wilson of “Here Comes…

Intro : As we continue to study this Psalm we have seen that Preparing for Victory is rooted in making Christ our dwelling place and that the guardianship of God is unchangeable to those who draw close to Him. This morning we’re going to focus in on a very small but very significant word that I believe…

Intro; As we come to the end of our study on “What Is Faith?” , we’re going to look at a montage of people and their faith. One main theme runs through these last verses on faith and it’s “A Faith that Perseveres”. The word perseverance means “to bear up under.” It describes someone who remains steadfast…

Revelation 19:17-21 In our Bible study last week, we learned about the glorious appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which will take place at the end of the seven-year tribulation. Titus 2:13 tells us that we are to be looking forward to that with great anticipation... 13 Looking for that blessed hope,…