The Faith of the Judges

Bible Text: Hebrews 11:32 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2010, Hebrews

Northwest Bible Church – Nov. 21, 2010 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

Heb. 11:32

The Faith of the Judges

 

Intro

“From weakness were made strong” – Heb. 11:34.

 

A. BARAK (Judges 4-5)

 

1) The historical occasion.

 

2) Deborah  (4:4).

 

3) Barak (4:6).

 

a) his name –

b) his faith –

its weakness –

 

its strength –

 

 

c) the victory –

 

Lessons:

 

 

B. GIDEON (Judges 6-8)

 

1) Historical situation.   Judg. 6:1-6.

 

2) Gideon’s faith

 

a) Confused (6:12-13).

b) Misplaced (6:14-15).

c) From weakness to strength.

 

Sign #1 (6:16-17).

Obedience in the night out of fear (6:25-27).

Spirit of the Lord came on Gideon (6:34).

Sign #2  (6:36-38).

Sign #3  (6:39-40).

 

d) The test of faith.

e) God gives the victory.

f) Humble faith (8:22-23).

 

Lessons: