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:

  1. 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

  1. God often chooses leaders with a rare blend of discontentment and humility.

Nehemiah 1:11, 2:2-5

  1. God needs undivided leaders because He is going to ask them to do hard things.

1 Kings 18:21

  1. God is pleased when His leaders know they are utterly dependent on His power and presence.

Exodus 33:15-16


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