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Gideon: Discipleship Lessons from the Bronze Age (Judges 6-8)
Available in paperback, PDF, and Kindle formats. |
The God of the Old Testament is the same as the God of the New. New Testament saints have no monopoly on learning how to be disciples. The story of Gideon, found in Judges 6 - 8 gives us an opportunity to examine themes basic to all disciples:
Here are the lessons:
Introduction to Gideon and the Period of the Judges | Audio (10:22) | |
1. | The Lord Is With You, Mighty Warrior (Judges 6:1-32) | Audio (27:52) |
2. | Gideon's Incredible Shrinking Army (Judges 6:33-7:14) | Audio (27:29) |
3 | The Sword of the Lord (Judges 7:15-8:21) | Audio (21:47) |
4. | Gideon's Tragic Mistake (Judges 8:22-8:35) | Audio (25:33) |
Canaanite Religions and Baal Worship | Audio (13:48) | |
Peoples of the Promised Land | ||
Weapons in the Late Bronze Age | ||
Paintings and Artwork of Gideon | ||
References | ||
Handouts for Group Participants | ||
Reprint Guidelines |
Maps
- Gideon's World (Judges 6-8). Small
- Tribes Summoned by Gideon (Judges 6:34-35). Small
- Gideon's Pursuit of the Midianites (Judges 7:22-8:12). Small
- 12 Tribes of Israel. Small.
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Old Testament
- Abraham, Faith of
- Jacob, Life of
- Moses the Reluctant Leader
- Joshua
- Gideon
- David, Life of
- Elijah
- Psalms
- Solomon
- Songs of Ascent (Psalms 120-134)
- Isaiah
- 28 Advent Scriptures (Messianic)
- Daniel
- Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books
Gospels
- Christmas Incarnation (Mt, Lk)
- Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5-7)
- Luke's Gospel
- John's Gospel
- Seven Last Words of Christ
- Parables
- Jesus and the Kingdom of God
- Resurrection and Easter Faith
Acts
Pauline Epistles
- Romans 5-8 (Christ-Powered Life)
- 1 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians
- Galatians
- Ephesians
- Philippians
- Colossians, Philemon
- 1 & 2 Thessalonians
- 1 &2 Timothy, Titus
General Epistles
Revelation
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