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"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man
of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."
-- 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Jephthah (Judges 10-12)

7/30/2017

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​Jephthah 
Judges 10-12

  • Big Idea
    • The reality of God’s complete control over our lives is expressed perfectly in our freedom to follow Him.
  • A Rocky Start                                                                                                                             
    • God works through imperfect people. Judges 10:6-18
    • Troubles shape us more than we can begin to understand. Judges 11:1-11
  • The Battle                                                                                                                               
    • Jephathah's confidence did not come from people’s opinions, but from God’s power. Judges 11:12-29
  • The Vow                                                                                                                         
    • Sometimes we can worship our vows instead of the LORD. Judges 11:30-31
    • God was already at work in Jephthah’s life. Genesis 22:1-19; Judges 11:32-40; Matthew 5:33-37; Romans 8:28  
  • Fighting the Good Fight                                                                                                   
    • We can turn to someone who didn’t come into the world to condemn us, but to save us. Judges 12:1-7; Isaiah 53:3; John 3:17
    • Because of Christ we can give up our willfulness. Colossians 2:6-7
 
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Gideon Part 1 (Judges 6:1-32)

7/16/2017

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Gideon Part 1 
Judges 6:1-32

  • Big Idea
    • Christ offers us a new identity, so that we can destroy the idols in our lives without fear.
  • Holes                                                                                                                                              
    • The people waited until they were in extreme poverty before they called on God. Judges 6:1-6; Galatians 6:7
    • The people of Israel needed to face the truth.  Judges 6:7-10; Luke 4:7
  • Under the Oak                                                                                                                         
    • Jesus meets Gideon in a hole. Judges 6:11
    • God doesn't see us the way we see ourselves. Judges 6:12; Ephesians 2:4-7
  • Pardon Me                                                                                                                                              
    • Gideon only saw God in the past. Judges 6:13-14
    • None of us are sufficient on our own. Judges 6:15-16
  • Waiting                                                                                                                                           
    • God is patient with us.  Judges 6:17-24
    • To help Gideon recognize His salvation – God commands something of him. Judges 6:25-32; Romans 1:16
  • Divine Power                                                                                                                                              
    • Meet with Jesus in your mess. 
    • Take part in the family business of laying down your life for others.  2 Corinthians 10:4-6 
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Deborah, Barak, and Jael (Judges 4-5)

7/7/2017

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​Deborah, Barak, and Jael 
Judges 4-5

  • Big Idea
    • Following God leads to equality and freedom. Judges 4:1-3
  • She Rules
    • Deborah is different than the other judges. Judges 4:4-7
    • God calls and uses women to teach and lead. Acts 18:26; Romans 16:1; 1 Timothy
      2:11-12
  • Excuses
    • Barak isn't alone in his passivity. Judges 4:8-9; 5:15-17
    • God gives men the opportunity to go first into battle. 1 Timothy 2:13-14
  • God's Victory
    • When we trust God He delivers in the most astounding ways. Judges 4:10-16; 5:4
    • Jael perceived that forming an alliance with God was better than fearing Sisera. Judges 4:11, 17-24; 5:30
  • Reclamation
    • Face conflicts. Judges 5:31
    • Stop to celebrate. Judges 5:1-3
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Ehud (Judges 3:12-30)

7/2/2017

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Ehud 
Judges 3:12-30

  • Big Idea
    • God delivers us as we take part in His rescue plan.
  • Given Over                                                                                                                             
    • God not only allows pain and suffering in the lives of His people – He sometimes causes it!  Proverbs 3:12
    • God uses unlikely people to cause us to turn to Him.
  • An Unlikely Savior                                                                                                                 
    • We sometimes write people off, but God is not like us.
    • Ehud really did have a message for the king. Mark 10:34  
  • Providence                                                                                                                                 
    • This foul business occurred for a reason. Joshua 4:19
  •  Follow                                                                                                                                      
    • Trust that Jesus has dealt the ultimate blow to the sin that enslaves us. Isaiah 53:2; Luke 7:23
    • Overcoming sin involves living on mission.  John 8:34-35 
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