Signs of confirmation

Judges 6:33-40 - Gideon asks God for signs of confirmation.

Matthew 12:38-40 - Jesus refuses to give a sign to the scribes and Pharisees.

Luke 23:8-9 - Jesus would not perform a sign for Herod.

John 20:24-29 - Thomas investigates the proof of Jesus’ crucifixion.

Exodus 4:1-5 - God gives signs to Moses.

Choosing the 300 (Judges 7:1-8

God reduced the size of Gideon’s army to prevent pride.

The battle and aftermath (Judges 7:9-8:23

Hebrews 11:32

The period of the judges was roughly 1380-1050 BC.

Judges 2:7-19 - summary of the period of the judges

Judges 17:6 - Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. The people were not relying on God!

Israel calls for help.

Judges 6:1-10 - The Midianites afflict the Israelites.

The angel visits Gideon.

Judges 6:11-24

Gideon s. Baal

Judges 6:25-32 - God gives Gideon his first mission: cutting down his father’s idol.