Gideon tear down that Altar

Encounter with Jesus V 11

Jesus approached Gideon at the wine press

mighty man of valor

V 16 smite the Mideonites

V 17 sign

V 19 worship with abundance

V 22 realized it was God

V 24 God of peace

Get rid of the False V 25-27

Exodus 34:13 AV

But ye shall destroy their altars, break their images, and cut down their groves:

Exodus 34:15 LEB

lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and they prostitute themselves after their gods, and they sacrifice to their gods, and they invite you, and you eat their sacrifice,

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Exodus 34:13 LEB

Rather, you will tear down their altars, and you will break their stone pillars, and you will cut off their Asherah poles.

ex 34 23

Witchcraft dancing around the pole

maypole dancing ..

Tear down the Baal altar

cut down the asherah pole

God now gives him a faith-boosting task at home

did it in fear

David with the bear and lion

Get rid of the false gods in your life

Gideon made a personal altar / now he must go public

Matthew 25:21 AV

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

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Result of obedience V 28-35

Result of obedience V 28-35

V 31 dad stood up for him

V 32 he stood as a testament against the power of Baal

V 34 the Spirit came upon him

The towns people came to his side

The surrounding tribes gathered to Gideon

There was a strikingly similar event in the life of John Knox, the great Scottish Reformer. In 1548, he was a prisoner on a French slave ship, chained to a rowing bench and lashed constantly by the guards. He was there because of his preaching of the Word of God and his refusal to submit to Roman Catholicism. One day the lieutenant brought aboard a wooden image of the virgin Mary and demanded that the slaves kiss it. Knox refused, and they pushed it violently against his face. He grabbed it and threw it overboard, shouting, “Let our Lady now save herself: she is light enough; let her learn to swim.” When no divine judgment fell on Knox, two things happened. Never again were believers required to engage in Catholic exercises against their wishes, and people began to look to Knox as their leader. Eventually, the Scottish Reformation was the result.

There was a strikingly similar event in the life of John Knox, the great Scottish Reformer. In 1548, he was a prisoner on a French slave ship, chained to a rowing bench and lashed constantly by the guards. He was there because of his preaching of the Word of God and his refusal to submit to Roman Catholicism. One day the lieutenant brought aboard a wooden image of the virgin Mary and demanded that the slaves kiss it. Knox refused, and they pushed it violently against his face. He grabbed it and threw it overboard, shouting, “Let our Lady now save herself: she is light enough; let her learn to swim.” When no divine judgment fell on Knox, two things happened. Never again were believers required to engage in Catholic exercises against their wishes, and people began to look to Knox as their leader. Eventually, the Scottish Reformation was the result.

There was a strikingly similar event in the life of John Knox, the great Scottish Reformer. In 1548, he was a prisoner on a French slave ship, chained to a rowing bench and lashed constantly by the guards. He was there because of his preaching of the Word of God and his refusal to submit to Roman Catholicism. One day the lieutenant brought aboard a wooden image of the virgin Mary and demanded that the slaves kiss it. Knox refused, and they pushed it violently against his face. He grabbed it and threw it overboard, shouting, “Let our Lady now save herself: she is light enough; let her learn to swim.” When no divine judgment fell on Knox, two things happened. Never again were believers required to engage in Catholic exercises against their wishes, and people began to look to Knox as their leader. Eventually, the Scottish Reformation was the result.

There was a strikingly similar event in the life of John Knox, the great Scottish Reformer. In 1548, he was a prisoner on a French slave ship, chained to a rowing bench and lashed constantly by the guards. He was there because of his preaching of the Word of God and his refusal to submit to Roman Catholicism. One day the lieutenant brought aboard a wooden image of the virgin Mary and demanded that the slaves kiss it. Knox refused, and they pushed it violently against his face. He grabbed it and threw it overboard, shouting, “Let our Lady now save herself: she is light enough; let her learn to swim.” When no divine judgment fell on Knox, two things happened. Never again were believers required to engage in Catholic exercises against their wishes, and people began to look to Knox as their leader. Eventually, the Scottish Reformation was the result.

There was a strikingly similar event in the life of John Knox, the great Scottish Reformer. In 1548, he was a prisoner on a French slave ship, chained to a rowing bench and lashed constantly by the guards. He was there because of his preaching of the Word of God and his refusal to submit to Roman Catholicism. One day the lieutenant brought aboard a wooden image of the virgin Mary and demanded that the slaves kiss it. Knox refused, and they pushed it violently against his face. He grabbed it and threw it overboard, shouting, “Let our Lady now save herself: she is light enough; let her learn to swim.” When no divine judgment fell on Knox, two things happened. Never again were believers required to engage in Catholic exercises against their wishes, and people began to look to Knox as their leader. Eventually, the Scottish Reformation was the result.

Inrig, Gary. Hearts of Iron, Feet of Clay: Practical and Contemporary Lessons from the Book of Judges (Kindle Locations 1979-1986). Discovery House. Kindle Edition.

The Spirit was upon him v 34

Inrig, Gary. Hearts of Iron, Feet of Clay: Practical and Contemporary Lessons from the Book of Judges (Kindle Locations 1979-1986). Discovery House. Kindle Edition.

Conclusion

What is God saying to us?

Get rid of our altars / what is competing with God for time , money, worship,

Make a stand against sin

Go public / not that you pray, go to church, but a follower of Jesus

Walk in the Spirit