Midianit ianites es 7 Gideo deon 40 40 Abimilech 3 Tola - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Years of Oppressor Judge Yrs of peace oppression Mesopotamians 8 Othniel hniel 40 Moabites 18 Eh Ehud ud 80 Philistines ? Shamg amgar ar ? ah De Debor borah Canaanites 20 40 & Barak Midianit ianites es 7 Gideo deon 40 40 Abimilech 3 Tola & Ja & Jair 45 Jephth phthah ah , Ammonites 18 Izban, ban, El Elon, , 6, 7, 10, 8 Abdon don Sams mson Philistines 40 20

The story of Gideon (Judges 6 - 8) 6:1-32: The angel of the Lord tells Gideon: “Save Israel from the Midianites .” God tells Gideon: tear down your father’s altar to Baal.”

The story of Gideon (Judges 6 - 8) Takeaway #1: God still speaks to us. (Am I listening?) Examples of how God speaks to us: - through the Bible - through people - through circumstances - directly

The story of Gideon (Judges 6 - 8) Takeaway #1: God still speaks to us. (Am I listening?) Takeaway #2: God still calls us to do hard things. (Am I willing to follow?)

The story of Gideon (Judges 6 - 8) 6:1- 32: An angel of the Lord (Jesus) visits Gideon…. 6:33-40: Gideon to God: I need a sign that you will save Israel by my hand.

The story of Gideon (Judges 6 - 8) 6:1- 32: An angel of the Lord (Jesus) visits Gideon…. 6:33-40: Gideon to God: I need a sign that you will save Israel by my hand. Takeaway #3: Be cautious in asking God for a “sign.” (Am I trusting?)

The story of Gideon (Judges 6 - 8) 6:1- 32: An angel (Jesus) visits Gideon…. 6:33-40: Gideon to God: Prove.... 7:1 – 8:21: Gideon’s 300 troops defeat Midian’s 135,000 troops.

The story of Gideon (Judges 6 - 8) 6:1- 32: An angel (Jesus) visits Gideon…. 6:33-40: Gideon to God: Prove.... 7:1 – 8:21: Gideon’s 300 troops defeat Midian’s 135,000 troops. 8:22 – 35: Gideon’s mixed legacy. - good: he chooses to not become their king and he manages to keep Israel following God - bad: he allows Israel to worship his “ephod” and he had many wives

Takeaways from the story of Gideon (Judges 6 - 8) #1: God still speaks to us. (Am I listening?) #2: God still tells us to do hard things. (Am I willing to follow?) #3: Be cautious in asking God for a “sign.” (Am I trusting?) #4: (Thankfully) God uses us despite…. (Am I taking advantage of God’s goodness?)

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