Judges | God’s Faithfulness to Unfaithful People (6:11-40 — The Call of Gideon)
Judges 6:11-40
“All of God’s people are ordinary people who have been made extraordinary by the purpose He has given them.” — Oswald Chambers
The life and work of the judges are helpful for two main reasons: They point us to Jesus AND they’re just like us.
Luke 24:27; 1 Corinthians 10:11; Romans 15:4
Lessons on Leadership from Gideon:
- God can use ANY one of His people and desires to use EVERY one of His people to lead.
1 Corinthians 1:26-29; 2 Corinthians 4:7
- God often chooses leaders with a rare blend of discontentment and humility.
Nehemiah 1:11, 2:2-5
- God needs undivided leaders because He is going to ask them to do hard things.
1 Kings 18:21
- God is pleased when His leaders know they are utterly dependent on His power and presence.
Exodus 33:15-16
