Life history His home village was called Ophrah An angel appeared to him when threshing wheat. His tribe was Manasseh {weakest tribe} His father was called Joash.
God was angry with the Israelites for their sins. He let the Amalekites and Midianites attack them.
God heard the Israelites cry and sent Gideon to save them.
Gideon {meaning great worrier} complained at first because:-
His tribe was the weakest
He was the least in his family.
God promise to be with Gideon to fight Medianites.
God helped Gideon to defeat Medianites with 300 soldiers.
From Gideon story we learn to follow God’s instructions to succeed. Questions
Gideon’s soldiers were to blow the _____________, break ___________ and shout, “ a sword _____________
How did God fight for Israelites?
How did Gideon test his soldiers to know the courageous and true soldiers?
Why did Gideon at first complain when he received God’s message from the angel? {Related story: Primary CRE pg 105-6}
Works of the holy spirit in the life of a Christian are:-
Giving us gifts and helping us to use them to produce fruits.
Helps us to lead holy lives
Gives us courage to preach good news.
Helps in our prayers.
Inspiring us to help others
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_____________________ John 16:15 Jesus says all that God has is His and Holy Spirit will take what he gave him and give it to us. 1 Peter 2:1-5 We are advised to rid ourselves of all evil, lying, , or Acts 13:1-4 Barnabas and were chosen and sent by the holy spirit to preach. They took to help them.