In Judges, chapter seven, verse two, when the Lord’s Spirit “clothed” Gideon with God’s power, he sent out the call to the people of his tribe Manasseh and the people of the surrounding tribes of Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali. Volunteers poured in Judges six, thirty-four through thirty-five. Gideon found himself surrounded by many men willing […]
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In Judges, chapter six, verse seventeen, Gideon put out a fleece to strengthen his faith and bolster his confidence that God had called him to deliver Israel. The request from Gideon was for reassurance accompanied by an attitude of faith, humility, and obedience. The God who understands human nature responded with love and grace. All
In Judges, chapter six, verse thirty-four, the verb “came upon” Gideon, which means “to put on, clothe.” God’s Spirit filled Gideon so that Gideon was the clothes, and the Spirit within him moved to equip him to serve God’s people. Therefore, Gideon went forth in the power of the Spirit. A remarkable thing happened when
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In Judges, chapter six, verse sixteen, all those who, like Gideon, earnestly seek to serve God can depend on the presence of God with them. This promise is made to the New Testament believers by Jesus Christ Himself in Matthew twenty-eight, nineteen through twenty.The Lord doesn’t answer Gideon’s objections about saving Israel from the Midianites
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In Judges, chapter six, verse thirteen, Gideon’s question should be in consideration by New Testament believers. If God’s miraculous power is lacking among us, we must seek His kingdom and righteousness until God’s mighty acts until the manifestation occurs in our midst. The Angel of the Lord has appeared to Gideon as he works secretly.
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In judges, chapter six, verse six, Israel turned to God as a last resort, and only because of their oppression. The fundamental problem with the Israelites was that their faith in God was founded not on love for or gratitude to the Lord God but on self-centered desires and ambitions. They sought God only in
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In Judges, chapter six, verse one, God’s people reverted to a syncretistic religion that conformed to the ways of the Canaanites. As a result, for seven years, God permitted the Midianites, assisted by the Amalekites and tribes from the east invade and oppress Israel. As a result, they hid in caves along with their grain
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In Judges, chapter five, verse one, the song of Deborah and Barak is a song of praise to God for His mercy and righteous deeds on behalf of Israel. Throughout the Old Testament, heartfelt singing to the Lord from the saints was a significant part of expressing their gratitude to God for redeeming power. The
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In Judges, chapter four, verse fourteen, The fearsome Canaanite general Sisera is on his way to battle with his nine hundred iron chariots, as stated in verses one through three. The Israelite army, led by God’s hand-picked deliverer Barak, waits for them on Mount Tabor. Barak had insisted that the prophetess of the Lord come
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In Judges, chapter four, verse four, Deborah was a prophetess. She had prophetic gifts, which enabled her to hear messages from God and communicate His will to the people. Deborah’s close relationship with God gave her a strong influence on her people. She is the only female judge or ruler in Jewish history, except for
