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Gideon

Gideon was a judge of Israel whom God called to deliver His people from Midianite oppression, demonstrating that God uses weak and fearful people to accomplish His mighty purposes.

Overview

Gideon initially doubted God's calling due to his fear and weakness, yet God confirmed His presence through miraculous signs. Despite his hesitations, Gideon obeyed God by destroying his father's idolatrous altar and leading Israel to a decisive military victory with only 300 men, proving that deliverance comes through faith in God's power rather than human strength.

Key Scriptures

"Then the angel of the Lord touched the meat and the unleavened bread with the tip of the staff that was in his hand. And fire sprang up from the stone and consumed the meat and the unleavened bread" (Judges 6:21, ESV).

"And the Lord said to him, 'Peace be to you. Do not fear; you shall not die.' Then Gideon built an altar there to the Lord and called it, The Lord Is Peace" (Judges 6:23-24, ESV).

"So Gideon took ten men of his servants and did as the Lord had told him" (Judges 6:27, ESV).

Application

When God calls you to a task that seems impossible, trust His promises rather than your circumstances, and obey even when afraid.

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Full Topical Reference List 37 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Angel attests the call to, by miracle

Judges 6:21 Judges 6:22 Judges 6:23 Judges 6:24

Avenges himself upon the people of Succoth

Judges 8:14 Judges 8:15 Judges 8:16 Judges 8:17

He destroys the altar of Baal, and builds one to the Lord

Judges 6:25 Judges 6:26 Judges 6:27

His prayer tests

Judges 6:36 Judges 6:37 Judges 6:38 Judges 6:39 Judges 6:40

Israel desires to make him king, he refuses

Judges 8:22 Judges 8:23

Leads an army against, and defeats the Midianites

Judges 6:33 Judges 6:34 Judges 6:35 Judges 8:4 Judges 8:5 Judges 8:6 Judges 8:7 Judges 8:8 Judges 8:9 Judges 8:10 Judges 8:11 Judges 8:12

Makes an ephod which becomes a snare to the Israelites

Judges 8:24 Judges 8:25 Judges 8:26 Judges 8:27

Reproaches the Ephraimites for not joining in the campaign against the Midianites

Judges 8:1 Judges 8:2 Judges 8:3
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