Truth For Life Daily Program Gideon: Seeing God’s Strength (Part 2 of 2)
Aug 16, 2025
Explore the cycles of disobedience faced by the Israelites in Judges and their consequences. Dive into Gideon's transformative calling, revealing his fear contrasted with God's view of him as a mighty warrior. Confront spiritual and cultural challenges, reflecting on idolatry's impact today. Discover how to embrace faith despite fear, as Gideon did, with God's reassurance guiding leadership. Experience the inspiring story of Dwight L. Moody overcoming personal fears, highlighting the power of divine support in times of struggle.
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Disobedience Explains National Captivity
- Alistair Begg connects Israel's repeated disobedience to God with their subjugation by enemies as a form of divine retribution.
- He argues that God can ordain captivity as well as deliverance to awaken spiritual discernment in His people.
Gideon Threshing In Hiding
- Alistair recounts Gideon threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from Midianites as a vivid example of Israel's fear.
- The angel of the Lord appears under an oak and greets Gideon with a startling prophetic title.
Calling Reframes Broken Identity
- The angel greets Gideon, "The Lord is with you, mighty warrior," despite Gideon's apparent weakness and fear.
- Begg highlights that God's call redefines identity and moves people beyond where they began.
In the book of Judges, the Israelites ignored God’s instruction, and as a result, they fell into their enemies’ hands. Learn how God was as much in control of His people’s capture as He was of their deliverance. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.