Judges by Scott Risley (2009)

Gideon and God's Strength

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Scott Risley

Judges 7:1-8:27

Summary

Gideon's conquest against the Midianites continues as his weakness in the face of his enemies allows God's power to be fully demonstrated. Gideon's understanding of his weakness allows him to discern God's will and direction for him easier. However, after God strengthens him and leads him to victory, Gideon takes credit for himself and his arrogance results in religious hypocrisy for him and the nation of Israel. Christians can learn through this passage the importance of day to day reliance on God's strength rather than our own.

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