Last Week: GIDEON DEFEATS THE MIDIANITES Search the Scriptures

GIDEON’S CONQUEST OF ISREAL’S ENEMIES Search the Scriptures

Memory verse “And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host” (Judges 8:12). Search the Scriptures

TEXT: Judges 8:1-21 Gideon started well, conquering with 300 men, but there were still more grounds to conquer. Gideon did not Stop but Persevered, Slow down but Pursued, Sleep but Pressed on. Search the Scriptures

Tired of life? Tired of the Christian race? Tired of your dreams? Fight to Finish. You might not be the first to finish, but finish your course. Search the Scriptures

1.Pacifying Wisdom for Angry Accusers. Judges 8:1-3. On your way to Victory, Expect distractions, Expect criticisms, Expect attacks “not from your enemies but your allies.” Search the Scriptures

Learn to apply WISDOM Don't follow the law of Newton "Actions and reactions are equal and opposite" React with Patience React with Prayer React with Picking some lessons. Search the Scriptures

Question 1: Explain the basis of the anger of the men of Ephraim against Gideon. What lessons do we learn from Gideon’s response? Search the Scriptures

Prov 15:1,18. Hannah & Eli (I Sam 1:15-17) Nabal, Abigail and David (I Sam 25:23). Search the Scriptures

2. Persistence despite Weakness and Distractions. Judges 8:4 - “Faint Yet Pursuing” Tired but no Retire Low sugar, High Spirit Don't be distracted by physical needs, lack of help, people's comment Search the Scriptures

Continue in His Word (John 8:31) Continue in His Will ( Jesus/Cross) Continue in His Way ( The way of the cross... ) Continue in His Work (I Cor 15:58) Continue in your Watchfulness. Continue in your Wait (Is 40:31) “It won't be long! We will get there!” Search the Scriptures

Question 2: How can we overcome distractions in our journey towards heaven? Search the Scriptures

Judges 8:5,6 The people of Succoth refused to help God's people, and they were doomed. Help God's people. ( Gal 6:9,10) Curse?? (Judges 5:23) Search the Scriptures

3. Progress towards Winning the Battle Nahum 1:7 God will always win. Are you on the Lord's side? –If not Repent, Judgment is coming. On the Lord's side? Keep Fighting! "I have fought the good fight of Faith, I have finished my course" Search the Scriptures

Question 4: What were the secrets of Israel’s victory over their enemies? Search the Scriptures

How do you fight? II Cor 10:4,5 Align with God Attend to God's Instructions Associate with godly people. Search the Scriptures

What do we fight? "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood.." Sin Sickness Satan We will conquer. "For whatsoever is born of God over cometh the world" Search the Scriptures

Conclusion of the Matter “We are able to go up and take the country, To posses the land from Jordan to the Sea, Though the Giants may be on our way to hinder, God will surely give us VICTORY..” AMEN Search the Scriptures