Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 18)

ConclusionBiographies can be a good thing, not for just enjoyment, but for learning. Reading biographical accounts of Biblical characters can increase one’s faith in the truthfulness of the Scriptures because the Bible presents a very human picture of the people that are in the accounts.The Bible presents people honestly, as we would expect them to … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 18)

Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 17)

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)

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 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)

Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 11)

A WarriorNext, we begin to see Gideon as a warrior.Chapter 7 of Judges begins with Gideon and his force camped south of the Midianites on ground that was above the enemy. Gideon was in a good tactical position to attack. Leaders of military forces, like Grant and Sherman, would have given their eye teeth for … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 11)

Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 10)

A Scared Young ManThe second lesson is that God is patient with His people when they have a lack of faith.Gideon was commissioned by God Himself to take on the Midianites and was promised victory against them because God was with them. Yet, at each turn, Gideon displayed a lack of faith. This is especially … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 10)