week of 4/20

Unit 08  Session 3

GOD STRENGTHENS HIS PEOPLE

JUDGES 6:36-40; 7:1-9

 

Key Concept:

God Almighty strengthens us in our weakness.

The story of Gideon is the longest and most complex narrative of deliverance in Judges, stretching from Judges 6-9. Israel had turned to idol worship once again. God gave them into the hand of the marauding Midianites, who oppressed them for seven years. Again, God's people cried out to Him. In response, the Lord called Gideon to deliver His people. But before Gideon faced off against the pagan Midianites, he had to deal with idolatry closer to home. God told Gideon to destroy his father's idols, and he obeyed. With that preliminary task behind him, he mustered troops to face the Midianites.

As you examine Judges 6:36-40; 7:1-9:

✞   Notice that God was patient with Gideon's fears and gave him reassurances to 

    strengthen his faith.

     

✞   Acknowledge that Gideon, like other judges, was used by God, but God is the 

    One Who delivered His people.