Unlikely Victors: Deborah and Gideon (October 12, 2025)
October 12, 2025 (Lesson 6)
UNIT THEME: Joshua and Judges
Unlikely Victors: Deborah and Gideon
- Deborah: Judge and Prophetess (Judges 4:1-23)
- Gideon: Commissioned to Rescue Israel (Judges 6:11-16)
- 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)