Learn From Gideon, 40

~ Apply Your Knowledge ~

The Biblical account of the life of Gideon provides for one of the most interesting character studies in all of Scripture.  In this series we will discover practical lessons for living the Christian life today.  

Scripture  ~  “Then Gideon went up by the road of those who dwell in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah; and he attacked the army while the camp felt secure.  When Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued them; and he took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and routed the whole army.  Then Gideon the son of Joash returned from battle, from the Ascent of Heres” (Judges 8:11-13).   

Learn From Gideon  ~  God wants His people to take action—not just study His plans for us. 

1. Rather than rest from his previous battles Gideon continued to fight: “Then Gideon went up.”
2. Gideon used a meaningful strategy: “he attacked the army while the camp felt secure.”
3. He was relentless: “he pursued them.”
4. God gave His obedient servant success: “routed the whole army.”

Challenge For Us  ~  Are you applying your spiritual knowledge to your daily life?

concluding comment  ~  We learn about Gideon primarily from Judges 6-8, but also Isaiah 9:1-7, and Hebrews 11:1-3, 32-34.

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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