1. Deborah, God’s Woman of Wisdom Judges 4:1-5:11 Faith leads us to use our gifts in service to God (Judges 4:1-7) Faith leads us to use our gifts in service to God (Judges 4:1-7) Faith leads us to be Courageous in facing impossible odds. ( Judges 4:12-16) Faith leads us to be Courageous in facing impossible odds. ( Judges 4:12-16) Faith leads us to give all glory to God for working through us ( Judges 5:1-11) Faith leads us to give all glory to God for working through us ( Judges 5:1-11)

2. Faith Leads Us to Use Our Gifts in Service to God (Judges 4:1-7) Microsoft Online Picture UNBELIEF was the root of the Israelites idolatry. They did not believe GOD could ‘satisfy them’…. In response GOD allowed Israel to be oppressed by the King of Canaan. So Israel was tormented by an enemy they had already defeated during Joshua’s leadership.….

3. The story of Deborah demonstrates using the gifts GOD gives us to serve his purpose: Deborah used her Gift of WISDOM and Barak used his gift of Military Leadership to serve the people and GOD. Microsoft Online Picture

4. Faith leads us to be courageous in facing impossible odds (Judges 4:12-16) Frank has a very rare and very terminal type of brain cancer Frank has a very rare and very terminal type of brain cancer His prognosis was 1 year to live when the cancer was discovered. His prognosis was 1 year to live when the cancer was discovered. He is completing his 3 rd year. He is completing his 3 rd year. Frank wil tell you “I am living proof that prayer works.” Frank wil tell you “I am living proof that prayer works.” Frank Redman

5. Faith leads us to give all glory to God for working through us… Judges 5:1-11 Every Blessing YOU pour down I’ll turn back in Praise… Microsoft Online Picture