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  • Judges 7:1-8:31
    Part 2: The downward spiral of Israel’s apostasy (Judges 3:7-16:31), continued
    Gideon (Judges 6:1-8:35), continued
    Gideon’s first battle (Judges 7:1-8:3)
    • Judges 7:5 – It is not stated exactly why this particular test was used. Possibly it was just an unusual behavior that would cut the size of the force drastically.
    • Judges 7:9-15 – Gideon immediately worshiped when God strengthened his faith. God can also strengthen our faith when He deems it necessary.
    • Judges 7:16 – The three hundred men would essentially be unarmed with torches and trumpets in their hands. This maneuver required faith!
    • Judges 7:22 – God set the enemy against themselves, defeating themselves in the chaos.
    • Judges 8:1-3 – Gideon wisely shows humility and quells the anger of the Ephraimites.
      • Gideon’s second (Judges 8:4-21)
      Gideon’s apostasy (Judges 8:22-28)
      • Judges 8:23 – This was a complete defeat of the Midianites.
      • Judges 8:27 – Gideon’s ephod had catastrophic results – he facilitated idolatry.
        • Class 6 Takeaway
        • We are tempted to think, like the Israelites, “My own hand has saved me” (Judges 7:2). Further, we may seek glory rightly due to God, like Gideon’s army did in shouting, “For the Lord and for Gideon” and “A sword for the Lord and for Gideon.” (Judges 7:18, 20).
        • Let us always remember God delivered our souls from sin by his grace, not by anything we did (Ephesians 2:8-9). Our lives are meant to glorify him and not seek glory for ourselves (Matthew 5:16).
          • 40 min
        • Judges 4:1-5:31
          Part 2: The downward spiral of Israel’s apostasy (Judges 3:7-16:31), continued
          Deborah (Judges 4:1-5:31)
          Victory over the Canaanites (Judges 4:1-24)
          • Miriam (Exodus 15:20) was also called a prophetess. There are not many female prophets listed in the Bible.
          • Judges 4:7 – See Judges 5:21. It could be that God miraculously disabled the chariots with floodwater.
          • Judges 4:8 – Barak’s reluctance to go alone seems to indicate a lack of faith on his part.
          • Judges 4:11 – Here Hobab is referenced as the father-in-law of Moses rather than his brother-in-law as he is elsewhere. It could be a father and son with the same name.
          • Judges 4:14 – See Hebrews 11:32-34. Barak is mentioned among the faithful, despite his initial reluctance. Is there someone you know like Barak, that is willing, but needs someone to go with them?
          • Judges 4:17 – Note that Jael was not part of Israel. She and her husband were friendly with Jabin.
            • Deborah and Barak’s victory song (Judges 5:1-31)
            • Other songs of note:
              • Moses:
                • Exodus 15
                • Deuteronomy 31:19-21; 32
                • Judges 5:14 – See Numbers 26:29. Machir was the son of Ephraim. Gilead was the son of Machir.
                  • Takeaways
                  • The faithfulness of God’s people must not depend on a leader or leaders in the church. Faithful leadership is a great blessing and should be a reflection of faithful individual Christians.
                  • Each of us, then, must devote ourselves fully to God and his work, ensuring the continual building up of Christ’s body. As part of that work, we will submit to and encourage our leaders but also hold them accountable (I Thessalonians 5:12-13; Hebrews 13:17).
                    • 42 min
                  • Are You Confident in Your Salvation?
                    Introduction
                    • Probably every congregation has some members that are weak or lacking in confidence in their salvation.
                      • Confidence in your salvation
                      • Acts 2:38 – Peter answered the question about what must do to be saved.
                      • Romans 1:16 – The gospel is God’s power to salvation.
                      • John 3:16
                      • Everything you can think of with relation to confidence in salvation relates to Acts 2:38 and Romans 1:16.
                        • Scriptures that should give us confidence
                        • I John 1:7
                        • Galatians 2:20
                        • I Corinthians 9:27
                        • Ephesians 2:10
                        • I Timothy 5:22
                        • Jude 1:21
                        • II Corinthians 5;17
                        • II Corinthians 13:5
                        • Romans 3:13-14
                          • Other considerations
                          • II Timothy 2:15 – We can’t have confidence if we don’t spend time studying.
                          • II Peter 1:5-7
                          • Make sure you pray for forgiveness of sins and pray that you can walk in the gospel.
                          • II Timothy 4:8
                            • 49 min

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                          Just the gospel, plainly spoken. ScriptureStream compiles lessons presented at the Benchley church of Christ, located just north of Bryan, TX. Visit ScriptureStream.com for full notes on each lesson…