o The Judges cycle: sin, oppression, Israel cries out to the LORD, the LORD sends a deliverer/judge
o Midianite oppression (vv. 1-6)
o A discouraging sermon? (vv. 7-10)
o A savior is called (vv. 11-12)
II. A Resonating Question
A. Gideon’s question (Judges 6:13)
B. An inscripturated question “… O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us, what deeds you performed in their days, in the days of old … But you have rejected us and disgraced us and have not gone out with our armies.” Psa. 44:1; 9
III. The Gracious Presence of the Savior
A. The angel of the LORD is Jesus!
• Gideon’s progression (vv. 13-15, 22, 24)
• The acceptance of the offering (21-24; Lev. 9:22-24)
• The response of godly fear (Gen. 32:30; Jud. 6:22; 13:22; Exo. 33:20)
B. The lesson and the encouragement
Conclusion
SERMON ACTIVITY
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...