Gideon: Discipleship Lessons from the Bronze Age (Judges 6-8)

Gideon: Disciple Lessons from the Bronze Age, by Ralph F. Wilson
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The God of the Old Testament is the same as the God of the New. New Testament saints have no monopoly on learning how to be disciples. The story of Gideon, found in Judges 6 - 8 gives us an opportunity to examine themes basic to all disciples:

Here are the lessons:

  Introduction to Gideon and the Period of the Judges Audio (10:22)
1. The Lord Is With You, Mighty Warrior (Judges 6:1-32) Audio (27:52)
2. Gideon's Incredible Shrinking Army (Judges 6:33-7:14) Audio (27:29)
3 The Sword of the Lord (Judges 7:15-8:21) Audio (21:47)
4. Gideon's Tragic Mistake (Judges 8:22-8:35) Audio (25:33)
  Canaanite Religions and Baal Worship Audio (13:48)
  Peoples of the Promised Land  
  Weapons in the Late Bronze Age  
  Paintings and Artwork of Gideon  
  References  
  Handouts for Group Participants  
  Reprint Guidelines  

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