“And the Midianites and the Amalekites and all the people of the East lay along the valley like locusts in abundance, and their camels were without number, as the sand that is on the seashore in abundance. When Gideon came, behold, a man was telling a dream to his comrade. And he said, ‘Behold, I… Continue reading 9-6-24: A Fearful Dream From God
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9-5-24: Arise, Go Down
So the people took provisions in their hands, and their trumpets. And he sent all the rest of Israel every man to his tent, but retained the 300 men. And the camp of Midian was below him in the valley.That same night the Lord said to him, “Arise, go down against the camp, for I… Continue reading 9-5-24: Arise, Go Down
9-4-24: Kneelers And Lappers
And the Lord said to Gideon, “The people are still too many.Take them down to the water, and I will test them for you there, and anyone of whom I say to you, ‘This one shall go with you,’ shall go with you, and anyone of whom I say to you, ‘This one shall not… Continue reading 9-4-24: Kneelers And Lappers
9-3-24: Too Afraid To Serve God
Now therefore proclaim in the ears of the people, saying, “Whoever is fearful and trembling, let him return home and hurry away from Mount Gilead.” Then 22,000 of the people returned, and 10,000 remained. Judges 7:3 Gideon’s small army overlooks the massive Midianite enemy waiting to attack them. Did Gideon and his men think of… Continue reading 9-3-24: Too Afraid To Serve God
9-2-24: Go,Fight, Win! Wait! What?
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. The Lord said to Gideon, “The people with you are too many for me to… Continue reading 9-2-24: Go,Fight, Win! Wait! What?
9-1-24: Lessons From Judges 6
“Please, my lord, if the Lord is with us, why then has all this happened to us? Judges 6:12 As we come to the end of Judges 6 we want to summarize some of the key lessons in this chapter. Most people think the major theme in this chapter is the story of the fleece… Continue reading 9-1-24: Lessons From Judges 6
8-31-24: Asking God For A Sign
When he rose early next morning and squeezed the fleece, he wrung enough dew from the fleece to fill a bowl with water. Then Gideon said to God, “Let not your anger burn against me; let me speak just once more. Please let me test just once more with the fleece. Please let it be… Continue reading 8-31-24: Asking God For A Sign
8-30-24: Giving God Your Rules
“Behold, I am laying a fleece of wool on the threshing floor. If there is dew on the fleece alone, and it is dry on all the ground, then I shall know that you will save Israel by my hand, as you have said.”And it was so. Judges 6:37-38 As we come to the story of… Continue reading 8-30-24: Giving God Your Rules
8-29-24: Are You Sure This Is What You Want Me To Do Lord?
Then Gideon said to God, “If you will save Israel by my hand, as you have said, behold, I am laying a fleece of wool on the threshing floor. If there is dew on the fleece alone, and it is dry on all the ground, then I shall know that you will save Israel by… Continue reading 8-29-24: Are You Sure This Is What You Want Me To Do Lord?
8-28-24: Gideon’s Second Test
“Now all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the people of the East came together, and they crossed the Jordan and encamped in the Valley of Jezreel. But the Spirit of the Lord clothed Gideon, and he sounded the trumpet, and the Abiezrites were called out to follow him. And he sent messengers throughout all… Continue reading 8-28-24: Gideon’s Second Test