Who is this?Father was JoashDefeated Zebah & ZalmunnaReceived over $800,000 in gold bootyDid not get fleeced in the dealNickname: Jerubbaal

One of five judges mentioned in Heb. 11Was not a perfect man, Judges 8:27Leaned on God for helpDid what God commanded

Israel oppressed by enemies, Judges 6:1-10Midianites, Amalekites, people of the EastCrops destroyedFear & weaknessBecause of disobedience

Israel oppressed by enemies, Judges 6:1-10In our sin

›Impoverished, Rev. 3:17; 2 Cor. 8:9›Fear & weakness, Heb. 2:14, 15›Oppressed by devil›Consequences

Israel sought God’s help, Judges 6:6-10Cried outGod answered

Israel sought God’s help, Judges 6:6-10Seek God’s help, Heb. 4:14-16; Acts 17:27, 28

›He will hear›He will answer

Gideon was a great man, Judges 6:11-32Mighty man of valorHumbleWanted evidenceTore down altar of Baal

Gideon was a great man, Judges 6:11-32Be a man/woman of valor

›Humble, 1 Pt. 5:5, 6›Stand on evidence, the word, Jn. 20:24-29›Do what is right even if unpopular,Jn. 15:18, 19

Reassured of God’s helpFleece, Judges 6:34-40Midianite’s dream, Judges 7:9-14

Reassured of God’s helpGod reassures us

›His word, Heb. 13:5, 6›Our brethren, 2 Cor. 7:5-7›Our experiences, Heb. 10:32-35›Observation of others, 2 Cor. 9:1, 2

Army of Israel reduced to 300, Judges 7:1-7Fearful dismissedOthers dividedGlory for God

Army of Israel reduced to 300, Judges 7:1-7We depend on God

›Number irrelevant, cf. 1 Jn. 5:19›God has power to deliver, 1 Cor. 1:18›Glory to God, 1 Cor. 1:26-31

Gideon stood in the gap, Judges 8:33-35Not a perfect man, Judges 8:22-27Held things togetherJudged righteous in the end, Heb. 11:32

Gideon stood in the gap, Judges 8:33-35Will you stand in the gap?

›Your influence for good›Hold family together›Hold congregation together›Hold a generation together