Gideon Gideon was a judge and a mighty man of war in Israel. He was the youngest of a poor family from the tribe of Manasseh. God called him to deliver Israel from the oppression of the Midianites (Judges 6:14-16). Gideon’s story is found in the book of Judges from chapters 6 to 8. He is the second judge after Samson, whose story takes up about three chapters. Let’s see …

So Gideon built an altar there to the Lord, and called it The-Lord-Is-Peace [Jehovah Shalom]” (verses 23, 24). At a time when there was no peace in Israel or in people’s hearts, God came offering relief from their troubles.

The 23rd Psalm is one of the most widely known scriptures in the Bible. It is memorized and repeated in all lands. It is the universal Psalm, the chief Psalm, the pearl of Psalms. 23rd Psalm - The Lord is my shepherd (KJV) Psalm 23:1-6 1. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. 3. He …

May 17, 2018 · And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels' necks. 22 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son's son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian.

The book of Judges takes its name from those di­vinely appointed leaders of Israel who are so prominent in its pages. We don't know who wrote the book of Judges. Some students of Scripture agree with the Talmud that the prophet Samuel was its author. Some of the leaders included in the book of Judges are: Gideon Deborah Samson Jephtha Ehud Jephthah Judges records the …

Mordecai was a Jew living in the Persian capital of Shushan during the reign of Ahasuerus (Xerxes). He is probably most well known for being the uncle of Queen Esther and the important role he played in the government of King Ahasuerus. >> Get your free Bible guide: God’s plan for your life Things to know about Mordecai: 1. The meaning of Mordecai… The name Mordecai …

the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit. A list and description of the full armor of God can be found below. Armor of God List Belt of truth Breastplate of righteousness Shoes of the gospel Shield of faith Helmet of salvation Sword of the spirit Praying in the spirit How to put on the ...

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Faithful men and women in the Bible looked forward to a heavenly home. Hebrews 11:13-16 says, “These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. And truly if …

For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in ...