Series: BROKEN – Week #1

Pastor Frank Nuno

Sunday, March 23, 2025

“When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he bowed in worship before the LORD. Then he returned to the Israelite camp and shouted, “Get up! For the LORD has given you victory over the Midianite hordes!” 16 He divided the 300 men into three groups and gave each man a ram’s horn and a clay jar with a torch in it. 17 Then he said to them, “Keep your eyes on me. When I come to the edge of the camp, do just as I do. 18 As soon as I and those with me blow the rams’ horns, blow your horns, too, all around the entire camp, and shout, ‘For the LORD and for Gideon!’” 19 It was just after midnight, after the changing of the guard, when Gideon and the 100 men with him reached the edge of the Midianite camp. Suddenly, they blew the rams’ horns and broke their clay jars. 20 Then all three groups blew their horns and broke their jars.” Judges 7:15-20 (NLT)

BROKEN JARS

1. The Jars Represent Our Weaknesses and Limitations

“But Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I rescue Israel? My clan is the weakest in the whole tribe of Manasseh, and I am the least in my entire family!” Judges 6:15 (NLT)

“We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NLT)

“Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)

2. The Breaking of the Jars Symbolizes Surrender

“The LORD said to him, “I will be with you. And you will destroy the Midianites as if you were fighting against one man.” Judges 6:16 (NLT)

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 (NIV)

• Breaking Our Comfort

• Breaking Our Pride

• Breaking Our Fears

3. The Light Shines Through the Brokenness

“Then all three groups blew their horns and broke their jars. They held the blazing torches in their left hands and the horns in their right hands, and they all shouted, “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!” Judges 7:20 (NLT)

• By Sharing Our Testimony

• By Walking In Faith, Not Fear

• By Serving Others Even In Our Trials

“In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:16 (NLT)

4. The Enemy is Defeated When We Let God’s Light Shine

“When the 300 Israelites blew their rams’ horns, the LORD caused the warriors in the camp to fight against each other with their swords.” Judges 7:22 (NLT)

“The Light shines in the darkness. The darkness has never been able to put out the Light.” John 1:5 (NLV)

• Speak God’s Word Boldly

• Live In Holiness And Obedience

• Pray With Authority

• Worship In The Midst Of Struggles