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JUDGES: GOD'S UNUSUAL HEROES - Gideon's Fall - Rev. Carter McDaniel, May 3, 2026
JUDGES: GOD'S UNUSUAL HEROES - Gideon's Fall - Rev. Carter McDaniel, May 3, 2026
Locations & Times
Central Assembly
1301 N Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO 65802, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
Judges 8:1-35
Gideon’s Progression
Judges 6 → Judges 7 → Judges 8
Fearful → Faithful → Frightful
Judges 6 → Judges 7 → Judges 8
Fearful → Faithful → Frightful
5 interactions illustrate Gideon’s drift and decline as a leader
1. Ephraimites (8:1-3)
* Shrewd Negotiator
2. Men of Succoth (8:4-7, 13-16)
* Spiteful Punisher
3. People of Peniel (8:8-9, 17)
* Ruthless Authoritarian
4. Zebah and Zalmunna (8:10-12, 18-21)
* Vengeful Executioner
5. Israelites (8:22-31)
* Crownless King
1. Ephraimites (8:1-3)
* Shrewd Negotiator
2. Men of Succoth (8:4-7, 13-16)
* Spiteful Punisher
3. People of Peniel (8:8-9, 17)
* Ruthless Authoritarian
4. Zebah and Zalmunna (8:10-12, 18-21)
* Vengeful Executioner
5. Israelites (8:22-31)
* Crownless King
God is faithful, even when leaders fail.
How do we guard ourselves?
Watch your life
Watch your life
How do we guard ourselves?
Watch your life
Watch for the right fruit –
* In our leaders
* In ourselves
Watch your life
Watch for the right fruit –
* In our leaders
* In ourselves