The Pitfall of Pride

Judges 8:1-3   New International Version     Zebah and Zalmunna 8 Now the Ephraimites asked Gideon, “Why have you treated us like this? Why didn’t you call us when you went to fight Midian?” And they challenged him vigorously. 2 But he answered them, “What have I...

Depend On God’s Strength

Judges 7:21   New International Version     21 While each man held his position around the camp, all the Midianites ran, crying out as they fled. The army watched as the Midians fell into panic and confusion. Not one man had to draw a sword. Gideon’s small army...

Courage To Move Ahead

Judges 7:10-11   New International Version     10 If you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with your servant Purah 11 and listen to what they are saying. Afterward, you will be encouraged to attack the camp.” So he and Purah his servant went down to the...

Godly Guidance

Judges 6:37-39   New International Version     37 look, I will place a wool fleece on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the ground is dry, then I will know that you will save Israel by my hand, as you said.” 38 And that is what happened....

Criticizing

Judges 6:25-30   New International Version     25 That same night the Lord said to him, “Take the second bull from your father’s herd, the one seven years old. Tear down your father’s altar to Baal and cut down the Asherah pole beside it. 26 Then build a proper kind...