Title To win/Judges 7:15-22
Contents
1. God wants all believers to win. Therefore, we all
must win
2. If a believer fails in either the religious life or life, it will never be the
You should know that it doesn't mean
3. But victory is by no means easy. In this world, the forces of evil have the power of the air.
If you do not win the spiritual warfare, you will also win the battle of life.
can not do.
4. A man named Gideon was a famous judge of Israel. He won the spiritual war.
And as a judge, he faithfully and successfully performed the duties assigned to him.
can learn the secret of victory through him.
I. Relying only on God (15-18).
A. I was sure of God's help.
1. The whole process of Gideon's work for the glory of God is a series of mysteries. He
First, he blamed God for the suffering of the nation, including himself. That is, believing in God
The people had the very natural idea that they should be the heads of the world.
2. But in those days there were few who thought like Gideon.
He was only living and working for himself. God appreciated Gideon's sense of justice.
did it
3. And God called Gideon. Even now, workers are needed in the kingdom of heaven.
God calls interested workers like Gideon.
4. God showed Gideon certain miracles beyond any doubt.
He has given me the faith that I can be sure to depend on God alone.
God gives these sure signs to those who believe.
B. Thoroughly prepared.
1. He divided an army of 300 men into three groups of 100 men. Their weapon was a signal trumpet.
Hana and an empty jar were lifted, and a torch was hidden in the empty jar.
2. However, the opponents to be fought were armed with the latest weapons.
It was an elite unit. There were also a lot of troops.
3. Gideon's warriors against this were armed with extraordinary weapons. Trumpets and Beans
Pots and torches were all their weapons.
4. It was already a war beyond common sense. Gideon secretly scouted the enemy camp, but he
Here I listened to the words of the soldiers of the enemy camp.
It was the content of knowing the ship in advance.
that the fraud was broken.
5. There are countless mysterious things in the world. However, people believe in the spiritual truth.
They are not afraid. This is because everyone has become slaves to the devil. However, believers believe in the spiritual truth.
are the ones
6. Our battle is not a battle of flesh and blood. It is against the forces of evil that have seized the power of the air.
It's a fight. Which weapon is the most effective in fighting the forces of evil? it's a cannon
No, not even with a nuclear bomb. There is only one weapon.
7. It is the power of the Holy Spirit. The trumpet is the power of the gospel. The authority to believe in the name of Jesus.
C. In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, which Peter and John used to raise the lame,
It is the power of "Noni". The power of the gospel to save and convert sinners defeats the forces of evil.
8. He hid the torch in the empty jar. He made it invisible.
C. Our bodies are nothing more than empty jars made of clay. The problem lies within
What is in it is important. God told us to hide the torch in it.
That is the power of the Holy Spirit.
9. The saints are the soldiers of heaven. They are the soldiers of Jesus. The saints need spiritual weapons.
Only you must be armed with the power of the Holy Spirit. You must repent of your sins and be baptized with the Holy Spirit.
Those who have received the Spirit are holy. They do not covet their own interests.
II. Must cooperate (19-22).
A. They attacked from their assigned positions.
1. Believers and saints are all one body. Christians are one member. You and I are one body.
It is to form the body of Christ. Therefore, you should not try to live alone. I am the only one doing well.
I can't. If you live well, I'm comfortable, and when the other person succeeds, I'll succeed too.
2. The army, which was divided into three, each took one minute at the assigned position according to Gideon's signal.
It moved smoothly. It was clear teamwork.
Gideon's army and Midian's army, who had already been psychologically withdrawn through last night's dream,
It couldn't be a fight already.
3. But if Gideon's soldiers ignore Gideon's words and
Had I acted, I would not have won.
4. They blew their trumpets and broke the jars they were holding in their hands. And they lit torches.
C. A torch was held in his left hand and a trumpet was held in his right hand.
B. We are soldiers of the cross.
1. We are soldiers of the cross who must conquer this world like Gideon's soldiers.
The soldiers of the cross are not random. So Gideon was one of the 32,000 men.
Only 300 people were selected.
2. What will they be armed with? Gideon's soldiers prepare torches, trumpets, and empty jars.
Our body is full of infidelity, greed, and sexual immorality. It is full of all kinds of sins.
They must all be emptied. So they must become empty jars. You must repent. Remarks
We must consecrate our hearts to the Lord.
3. If we purify all our defiled hearts, the Lord will put a holy spirit in our hearts.
He hides the torch of the baptism and fullness of the Spirit. The torch must be hidden. Be proud of it.
I didn't give it to you. You have to hide it until you enter the enemy camp. And the signal goes off.
When you become smart, you have to break the jar of the body. Let go of human thoughts and live the life of God.
It means to be armed with an angle.
4. We have a jar to break. We need to get rid of the human way of thinking.
We must get rid of negative thoughts. We must kill the lust of the flesh. We must also kill the lust of the eyes.
We must change the negative language. And we must blow the trumpet of the gospel.
5. We must gather our strength. The devil tries to separate us. But we
We must gather our strength. Division is not the work of the Holy Spirit. We must do it for the glory of God.
You must be willing to sacrifice your own interests.
6. For the sake of the Lord! For Gideon!
One worker. Helping and following a leader who is dedicated to God is following God
will be He has to follow what he needs and what he wants.
Whatever the Lord asks, it must be obeyed ?쐄or the sake of the Lord.??
conclusion
1. We must win. What is the problem with the saints failing in the world?
It is proof that Israel was ruled by the Midianites as a result of their betrayal of God.
it was
2. Our victory is possible only with God's first attention. There is no other way.
3. Empty the jars full of all kinds of things. Let's cast out sin. Atheism.
Let's drive it out. And let's clean it up so that the Holy Spirit can work. It can only be done through repentance.
4. Let's sound the trumpet of the gospel. Let's cast out all kinds of negative language. Let's stop slandering. Let's stop criticizing.
Let's get rid of it. Let's take the lead in saving lives with the mouth that killed them.
5. Let's follow Gideon in an orderly manner. Follow Gideon's instructions.
This is the way to live. "For the sake of the LORD, for Gideon." Obey his words and bless him.
Let's blow the trumpet and break the jar.
6. Breaking the jar is self-sacrifice. A miracle will happen without killing me.
You must break the jar so that the torch can shine. You must kill the blood of the body.
The Holy Spirit who dwells within is working greatly. Let's kill the blood. Let's give up our stubbornness.
Let go of greed. "For the LORD! For Gideon!" Make the servant of the Lord rejoice.