Learn From Gideon, 27

~ Although Afraid He Obeyed ~

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  ~  “It happened on the same night that the Lord said to him, ‘Arise, go down against the camp, for I have delivered it into your hand.  But if you are afraid to go down, go down to the camp with Purah your servant, and you shall hear what they say; and afterward your hands shall be strengthened to go down against the camp.’  Then he went down with Purah his servant to the outpost of the armed men who were in the camp” (Judges 7:9-11).

Learn From Gideon  ~  This is what faith is all about!  Even though I am fearful I trust my Savior completely. 

1. He loved you enough to die on the Cross for you—can you not trust Him with the events of your life today? 
2. Somebody came up with this FAITH acrostic:  “Forsaking All I Trust Him.”  Can you truly echo that?
3. “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God” (Romans 10:17).  If you lack adequate faith it may well be that you have not been spending enough time in God’s Word. 
4. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20).
5. “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28).  What is stopping you from stepping forward in faith?

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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Bible Answer, 50

~ Did You Get It Right? ~

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question:  Where do we read of Christ’s first recorded prayer?

answer:  At the time of John baptizing Jesus.

“When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened.  And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, ‘You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased’” (Luke 3:21-22. Parallel passages are Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, and John 1:29-34.)

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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Heritage

~ The Biblical Heritage of the United States ~          

The following is from “I Never Thought I’d See the Day! – Culture at the Crossroads,” a book by Dr. David Jeremiah, pages 198-200. 

Introduction  ~  Consider how the following dimensions of America’s government directly reflect Biblical values:

Constitutional (Covenantal) Government  ~  A mutual agreement between governor and governed.  (Reflects the covenant between God and Israel.)

Representative Government  ~  Governors chosen from among the people.  (Reflects the way the New Testament Church leaders are selected.)

Equity of All  ~  All citizens have equal standing before the law in a republic.  (Reflects the Biblical idea that all stand equally before God.)

Rule by Law  ~  Laws of man must reflect the revealed laws of God rather than the whims of a monarch.  (Reflects the Biblical idea that the Creator-God of Scripture is the Lawgiver and Judge of all.)

Liberty  ~  All have the right to freedom.  (Reflects the liberty and freedom from condemnation found in Christ Jesus.)

Recognition of the Depravity of Man  ~  Man is not capable of governing himself; laws are needed to keep depravity in check.  (Reflects the Biblical notion that “all have sinned” [Romans 3:23].) 

Separation of Powers  ~  Executive, judicial, legislative branches.  (Reflects the tripartite rule of God as outlined in Isaiah 33:22: “The Lord is our Judge, the Lord is our Lawgiver, the Lord is our King; He will save us.”)

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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