As a result of Israel's excitement over Gideon's conquest over the Midianites, Amalekites and the Ishmaelites, the people call upon him to be their king.--This is the Thirty Second Sermon in the series on Conquest, Compromise, Judgment - Restoration- an exposition on The Book of the Judges.

Now that Gideon and his faithful 300 have the enemies of God on the run, Gideon calls upon Ephraim to join in the mopping up mission. --But instead of thanking Gideon for finally including them in the conquest glory, they chide him severely.--This is the Thirty First Sermon in the series on Conquest, Compromise, Judgment - Restoration- an exposition on The Book of the Judges.

Gideon's army of 300 ready warriors is now set for the battle. But even though Gideon is a man of faith, and even though God had promised to deliver the Midianites into his hand, he still has some reservations. --Mercifully, God eases his mind by showing him how his fame has affected the men of the invading tribes guaranteeing Israel's victory.--This is the Thirtieth Sermon in the series on Conquest, Compromise, Judgment - Restoration- an exposition on the Book of the Judges.

Gideon is now ready to assemble his army and he does so beginning with 32,000 seemingly willing men. The Lord however, had another idea and begins His reduction until there are only 300 left who are approved for the battle.--This is the Twenty Ninth Sermon in the series on Conquest, Compromise, Judgment - Restoration- an exposition on The Book of the Judges.

Exactly 50 days after the victorious resurrection of the Messiah, God fulfills His promise by sending the Comforter- God Himself, in the person of the Holy Spirit. This event, commonly known as Pentecost, marked one of the most significant events the world has even known.----Along with the Incarnation, this changed the direction of the entire human race. After Pentecost the world would never be the same.----In celebration and commemoration of Pentecost, this sermon examines its anticipation from the Old Testament and the result that it should have upon its recipients in this day of liquid technological modernity.

Gideon now asks for signs of confirmation to insure to both himself and his people that his calling is valid. As with all ceremonial signs, the Lord Jesus Christ, His atonement and Gospel program is in view.--This is the Twenty Eighth Sermon in the series on Conquest, Compromise, Judgment - Restoration- an exposition on the Book of The Judges.

God now appears to Gideon in the form of a Theophany and commissions him to deliver Midian into the hand of Israel. But before he undertakes his divine call, he must first cleanse his father's house before he takes Midian to task.--This is the Twenty Seventh Sermon in the series on Conquest, Compromise, Judgment - Restoration- an exposition On the Book of the Judges.

Once again Israel falls prey to the lusts of the Canaanite world, and one again God has to bring her to her knees through a grievous chastisement. This time God sends three nomadic tribes to ravage Israel and plunder all that she holds dear.--But as in other times before, God shows mercy and raises up an obscure man- Gideon the son of Joash.--This is the Twenty Sixth Sermon in the series on Conquest, Compromise, Judgment - Restoration- an exposition on the Book of The Judges.

One of the major themes of the Book of the Judges is Israel's failure to secure a consistent walk of obedience and fidelity before the LORD. Time and time again they fell to the lusts of the Canaanite world, and time and time again God had to bring them to their knees through grievous chastisements. This time God sends the nomadic tribe of Midian to ravage Israel and all that she held dear. --This is the Twenty Fifth Sermon in the series on Conquest, Compromise, Judgment - Restoration- an exposition on the Book of the Judges.

One of the major themes of the Book of the Judges is Israel's failure to secure a consistent walk of obedience and fidelity before the LORD. --Time and time again they fell to the lusts of the Canaanite world, and time and time again God had to bring them to their knees through grievous chastisements. --It was not however, God's chastisements that initiated Israel's trauma, but rather their loss of devotion to the One True God.--This is the Twenty Fourth Sermon in the series on Conquest, Compromise, Judgment - Restoration- an exposition on the Book of the Judges.