Unlikely Victors: Deborah and Gideon (October 12, 2025)

October 12, 2025
Unlikely Victors: Deborah and Gideon (October 12, 2025)



October 12, 2025 (Lesson 6)

UNIT THEME: Joshua and Judges



Unlikely Victors: Deborah and Gideon

 




 

  1. Deborah: Judge and Prophetess (Judges 4:1-23)

  2. Gideon: Commissioned to Rescue Israel (Judges 6:11-16)

  3. God Gives Miraculous Victory (Judges 7:1-22)


 




Truth: Through faithfulness to God, even the unlikely are empowered to do His will.
Focus: Observe God's use of unlikely people to accomplish His purposes and determine to follow His call.
Emphasis: The Holy Spirit empowers believers to witness for Christ.

 




 

Golden Text: 1 Corinthians 1:27 (ESV) ~ But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong;

 




 

Daily Devotions:

  • Monday - Equipped by God (Exodus 4:1-7)

  • Tuesday - God overpowers the Enemy (Esther 9:1-10)

  • Wednesday - Called and Commissioned to Service (Jeremiah 1:1-10)

  • Thursday - Set Apart for Service (Galatians 1:11-17)

  • Friday - Walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-25)

  • Saturday - Use the Gift You Have Received (1 Peter 4:7-11)