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GIDEON. Many heroes & heroines in the Bible Living examples, Heb. 11 Imperfect, but faithful. GIDEON. Gideon was a hero of faith Served God & His people Fought the enemy Had faults. GIDEON. Sin Has Consequences. God Answers Those Who Seek Him. Idolatry Must Be Destroyed. GIDEON.
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GIDEON • Many heroes & heroines in the Bible • Living examples, Heb. 11 • Imperfect, but faithful
GIDEON • Gideon was a hero of faith • Served God & His people • Fought the enemy • Had faults
GIDEON Sin Has Consequences God Answers Those Who Seek Him Idolatry Must Be Destroyed
GIDEON Sin Has Consequences • Israel was afflicted by Midian, Jud. 6:1-6 • Israel did evil, 6:1 • Consequences, 6:2-6 • Fear • Destruction of crops • Animals taken • Poverty
GIDEON Sin Has Consequences • We are afflicted when we sin • Hard life, Prov. 13:15 • Consequences • Fear • Poor health • Arguments • Financial problems
GIDEON God Answers Those Who Seek Him • God responded to Israel’s cry, Jud. 6:7-24 • Reassures with His word, 6:7-10 • Alien sinners, Acts 10:1-6; 17:22-31 • Christians, Acts 8:18-24; Lk. 15:11-24; Rom. 8:31-39
GIDEON God Answers Those Who Seek Him • God responded to Israel’s cry, Jud. 6:7-24 • Gideon was called, 6:11-24 • Angel called Gideon • We are called by the gospel, Jn. 16:13; Acts 2:1-4; 2 Thes. 2:13, 14
GIDEON God Answers Those Who Seek Him • God responded to Israel’s cry, Jud. 6:7-24 • Gideon was called, 6:11-24 • Given a sign • We were given a sign, Lk. 2:34, 35; Mt. 12:38-40
GIDEON Idolatry Must Be Destroyed • Gideon tore down the altar of Baal, Jud. 6:25-32 • A command, 6:25-27 • Executed • Fearful • Faithful
GIDEON Idolatry Must Be Destroyed • Gideon tore down the altar of Baal, Jud. 6:25-32 • A command for us, 2 Cor. 10:3-5 • Doctrinal error • Moral error • Alien sinners • Brethren
GIDEON Idolatry Must Be Destroyed • Gideon tore down the altar of Baal, Jud. 6:25-32 • A command for us personally, Mt. 22:37; 6:24; Col. 3:5 • Material possessions • Physical pleasure • Social acceptance
GIDEON Idolatry Must Be Destroyed • Gideon tore down the altar of Baal, Jud. 6:25-32 • The people were angry with Gideon, Jud. 6:28-32 • People will be angry with us, Jn. 15:18-20
GIDEON Sin Has Consequences God Answers Those Who Seek Him Idolatry Must Be Destroyed
GIDEON • Many heroes & heroines in the Bible • Living examples, Heb. 11 • Imperfect, but faithful
GIDEON • Gideon was a hero of faith • Served God & His people • Fought the enemy • Had faults