A Judge and MoreThere is one more lesson that Gideon can teach us.God gave Gideon a stunning victory against the Midianites. He became a judge over the people instead of a king. Gideon had the opportunity to lead the people in the right direction, but became a leader in idol worship. Because of these facts, … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 17)
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Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 16)
A Judge and MoreHe did make what seems to be a strange request from the people. Gideon asked each of them for an earring from the plunder, and received over forty pounds of gold (Judges 8:26) and other treasures. Gideon took the precious metal and made an ephod from it.What is an ephod? Ephod has … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 16)
Discipleship Minute #42
Read John 15:1-8.“How do I know if I’m doing a good job following Christ?”That is a question that I have put to myself often. You probably have done that as well. If we look to Scripture, Jesus tells us that we should be producing spiritual fruit. There is no debate about the importance of spiritual … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #42
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 15)
A Judge and More The account of Gideon ended with him as a judge. This judge became something more.As we’ve seen from American history, a political career can begin with success in war. Several of our American presidents, including Ulysses S. Grant, began political careers because they led victorious armies in great wars.Gideon’s career as … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 15)
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 14)
A WarriorWhat can we learn from Gideon?This gives us another lesson from the account of Gideon.That lesson is that God will equip the one that He calls. God may not call us to fight a military battle and win a victory against what we might call impossible odds. He has called us to follow Him … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 14)
Discipleship Minute #41
Read Acts 1:1-8.At the beginning of the book of Acts, the disciples had been encouraged by seeing Jesus alive again after His death. In verse 3, Jesus had spent 40 days with them. Luke also says that Jesus presented Himself by “many convincing proofs” after His resurrection. What were those proofs? According to the Gospel … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #41
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 13)
A WarriorGideon and his men pursued the fleeing Midianites. With the help of the Ephraimites, they cut off the retreating enemy.The kings of Midian, however, continued to run. But Gideon caught up with them and killed them, making the defeat final.Gideon took, according to verse 21, the ornaments from the camels of the two kings … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 13)
Social Justice Project #25
The Attributes of God and JusticePart 4: WiseGod possesses attributes which are characterized in two categories: incommunicable and communicable. Those attributes which are incommunicable are those that He holds uniquely to Himself and does not share to any degree with human beings. An attribute which is communicable is one that God possesses and exemplifies but … Continue reading Social Justice Project #25
Discipleship Minute #39
Read Genesis 12:1-3.Do you remember your first job? Mine was with the Ouachita Parish Public Library in West Monroe, Louisiana. I learned a lot from that first job. But, I am not a librarian any more. I have had several vocational changes since then. However, my mission has remained the same. I am commissioned to … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #39
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 12)
A WarriorGod told Gideon to make a reconnaissance into the Midianite camp. He went to an outpost where Gideon and his servant heard the men talking about a dream. The Midianite said that a loaf of barley bread tumbled through camp and wiped it out. The other man on patrol had the gift, in this … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 12)
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