THIS MONTH’S BIBLICAL THEME IS: God is Mighty.
Rahab witnessed the powerful collapse of Jericho’s walls, a testament to God’s power and protection. Gideon, with a small army, experienced God’s guidance leading to a miraculous victory. In Ruth’s story, Boaz’s kindness showed God’s providence amidst tragedy. David, armed with faith and stones, defeated Goliath. These narratives collectively emphasize God’s might in delivering His people, showcasing His strength and faithfulness in every circumstance. God is mighty and powerful!
GIDEON
Bible Passage: Judges 7
Focus Verses: Ecclesiastes 11:5; Isaiah 55:8–11; Job 11:7–9
The Israelites, forgetting God's saving grace, turned to idol worship and faced disaster. Repentant, they sought God’s aid, prompting Him to raise judges to rescue and guide them. Gideon was chosen by God. Gideon started with an army of 32,000, but God reduced it to 300. The men were armed only with torches, trumpets and jars. God miraculously confused the Midianites, causing them to fight each other, granting the Israelites victory.
God showed His mightiness to Gideon, but in unlikely ways Gideon didn’t understand. God protected the Israelites because He had promised Abraham the entire world would be blessed by His family. The Old Testament contains hundreds of promises of a coming Savior. God’s people thought that perhaps He would come as a warrior or as a ruler. But instead, He came as a baby. God came to earth as a person. No one expected that. Jesus showed His mightiness by defeating death and making a way for us to live with Him forever.
