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The Faith of Gideon
(Hebrews 11:32)

Introduction:
 

         1. In Hebrews 11 we read about a number of men and women from the Old Testament who
             showed how faith will enable a person to be in good standing with God.
         2. In vs.32 Gideon is mentioned.
             a. Gideon was one of Israel's judges.
             b. After Joshua died Israel went through a very unsettled period until Saul became king.
             c. During this time Israel had a series of "judges" [deliverers].
             d. Through these judges God delivered Israel from foreign oppression (Judges 2:16-19).
             e. We read about Gideon and the things he accomplished as Israel's judge in Judges 6-8.

Discussion:

I.            JUDGES  6


         A. (vs.1-6) God allowed the Midianites to afflict Israel.
         B. (vs.7-10) God revealed through a prophet why the Midianites were afflicting Israel.
         C. (vs.11-24) Gideon was informed that he would deliver Israel from the Midianites.
         D. (vs.25-32) Gideon destroyed the altar of Baal.
         E. (vs.33-35) Gideon gathered an army.
         F.  (vs.36-40) God assured Gideon that he would deliver Israel.

II.           JUDGES  7

         A. (vs.1-8) Gideon's army was reduced to 300 men.
         B. (vs.9-25) The Midianites were defeated.

III.           JUDGES  8

         A. (vs.22-23) Gideon refused to become king of Israel.
         B. (vs.28) Israel enjoyed "quietness" during the days of Gideon.
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