Bible Study June 25, 2025
“Gideon, A Man of Valor”
Judges 6:12 – 13
12 And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, “The Lord is with you, O mighty man of valor.” 13 And Gideon said to him, “Please, my lord, if the Lord is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all his wonderful deeds that our fathers recounted to us, saying, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up from Egypt?’ But now the Lord has forsaken us and given us into the hand of Midian.”
In the Bible, Gideon is a pivotal figure in the Book of Judges, known for his role as a military leader, judge, and prophet. He is famously remembered for something very significant in the Old Testament.
The biblical story of Gideon, found in the Book of Judges, (6 – 8) and centers around his call to deliver the Israelites from the Midianites, despite his initial fear and self-doubt. God empowers Gideon to lead a small army, demonstrating that victory comes: through faith and reliance on God rather than military strength.
God’s Assurance and Gideon’s Tests: God provides Gideon with signs: including fire consuming meat and a fleece that is wet while the ground is dry, and vice versa. These signs reassure Gideon, but he continues to seek confirmation even as he prepares for battle.
4. Reducing the Army and the Night Attack: Gideon gathers an army of 32,000, but God instructs him to reduce it, first to 10,000 and then to a mere 300 men, emphasizing that victory will be attributed to Him, not to Israel’s strength. Gideon and his small army launch a surprise attack on the Midianite camp at night, using trumpets, torches hidden in jars, and shouts to create confusion and panic, leading to a rout of the Midianites.
Key takeaways from Gideon’s story:
God chooses the unlikely, God can use anyone, regardless of their perceived limitations.
Faith and obedience are crucial Gideon’s story demonstrates the importance of trusting God’s promises, even when faced with seemingly impossible odds.
God receives the glory reducing the army to a small number emphasizes that victory is a result of God’s power and not human strength.
Why does God choose Gideon?
God chose Gideon because his weakness would give God the greater glory. It is through our weaknesses that people get to see a demonstration of God’s power and strength. But we have to accept His agenda.
God chooses the unlikely to do great things, He knows what He is doing.
God Bless.
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