JUDGES 7
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Outlines
Judges 7:1-7
VICTORY!
Gideon had been called by God to lead Israel against
their enemy, the Midianites (Chapter 6). In this chapter we see the victory come to
Gideon through unusual means. God indeed
had to receive the glory for this remarkable triumph.
THE ARMY WAS REDUCED - Vss. 1-7
God did want
The army was still too large, so God reduced the army
down to 300 men. Vss. 4-7
THE LEADER WAS REINFORCED - Vss. 8-15
Gideon was sent by God to spy on the Midianites.
He heard men talking.
A dream was given and the interpretation, indicating that Gideon would
be victorious.
THE ENEMY WAS ROUTED - Vss. 16-25
Following God's directions and working in God's
strength, Gideon was victorious.
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Judges 7:15-25
A GOOD LEADER
HIS ENCOURAGEMENT – Vss. 9-15 – Comes from God
HIS EXAMPLE – Vss. 16-18 – He can say, “Do as I do!”
HIS ENTHUSIASM – Vss. 19-22 – He and his men
enthusiastically carried out the plan.
HIS ENLISTMENT – Vss. 23-25 – He recruits others to
help as needed.