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Q5. (Judges 8:28-31) How does Gideon influence Israel during his life? What is the positive continuing effect of his leadership as judge?
Q5. Gideon's Positive Infulence
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Posted 08 February 2003 - 12:51 PM
During his life, Gideon kept the Israelites resonably close to God. He kept the nationn strong and invaders did not bother them for the rest of Gideon's time as judge.
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Posted 09 February 2003 - 11:40 PM
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Thus Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. During Gideon's lifetime, the land enjoyed peace forty years.
+ I found that subdued could mean: "to conquer". Midianites were no longer a problem. Israel was able to have peace because of Gideon's wisdom until his death. For forty years, the peace of God reigned over the land and its' people.
The principal purpose of the leaders of Israel is in Judges 2:16: "Then the Lord raised up judges, who saved them out of the hands of . . . raiders. God permitted the oppressions but raised up deliverers such as Gideon.
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Posted 11 February 2003 - 06:04 AM
Q6. How does Gideon influence Israel during his life? (8:28-35) What is the positive continuing effect of his leadership as judge?
His leadership keeps Isarel strong enough, both spiritually and militarily.
God blesses him with peace in Israel for the rest of his lifetime.
His leadership keeps Isarel strong enough, both spiritually and militarily.
God blesses him with peace in Israel for the rest of his lifetime.
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Posted 13 February 2003 - 01:41 PM
How does Gideon influence Israel during his life? (8:28-35)
Through faith in God
What is the positive continuing effect of his leadership as judge?
Protection, spiritual peace, prosperity, and eternal life.
Through faith in God
What is the positive continuing effect of his leadership as judge?
Protection, spiritual peace, prosperity, and eternal life.
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Posted 13 February 2003 - 05:17 PM
Gideon's strong leadership influence Israel during his life.
'His leadership keeps Israel strong enough both spiritually and militarily that they are not troubled by invaders during his lifetime.' They enjoyed peace for 40 years.
'His leadership keeps Israel strong enough both spiritually and militarily that they are not troubled by invaders during his lifetime.' They enjoyed peace for 40 years.
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Posted 14 February 2003 - 12:37 AM
Q6. How does Gideon influence Israel during his life? (8:28-35) What is the positive continuing effect of his leadership as judge?
Even though Gideon's ephod leads people into idolatry, yet God blesses Gideon's influence in Israel as a judge. His leadership keeps Israel strong enough both spiritually and militarily that they are not troubled by invaders during his lifetime.
Even though Gideon's ephod leads people into idolatry, yet God blesses Gideon's influence in Israel as a judge. His leadership keeps Israel strong enough both spiritually and militarily that they are not troubled by invaders during his lifetime.
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Posted 14 February 2003 - 03:04 PM
Gideon's continuing leadership in Israel holds the same promise for us as the kingship of David. David fouled up with Bathsheba and Uriah (2 Samuel 11), Gideon fouled up with the ephod. These leaders were allowed to continue by the grace of God even though they sinned. You and I are also guilty of many sins and yet God's grace will still strengthen us 
and make us great disciples!!!
We are not freed from the snare by our own hands, we are freed from the snare by the hand of God.
Cool!
and make us great disciples!!!We are not freed from the snare by our own hands, we are freed from the snare by the hand of God.
Cool!
God...hangs the earth on nothing - Job 26.7
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Posted 14 February 2003 - 03:22 PM
How does Gideon influence Israel during his life?
Judg 8:28
28 Thus Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. During Gideon's lifetime, the land enjoyed peace forty years.
(from New International Version)
He led Israel away from Baal and back to the Lord, delivered them from the Midianites and they had peace for 40 years.
What is the positive continuing effect of his leadership as judge?
I have to think that it is a major blessing to us that Gideon was a judge of Israel and that this portion of his life is reecorded for us. He provided strong leadership that was initially very sensative to the Lord. We can follow that example. We can also learn from his mistakes. Things we can learn from Gideons mistakes that are mentioned in the exposition; not letting people give us the credit for spiritual blessings, do not let others put us in a place reserved for God, and we must live with integrity. We need to be careful while establishing traditions and practices for our families and churches because, whatever traditions and practices we implement carry with them our strengths and weaknesses. We do not want to pass along our weaknesses as Gideon did.
Judg 8:28
28 Thus Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. During Gideon's lifetime, the land enjoyed peace forty years.
(from New International Version)
He led Israel away from Baal and back to the Lord, delivered them from the Midianites and they had peace for 40 years.
What is the positive continuing effect of his leadership as judge?
I have to think that it is a major blessing to us that Gideon was a judge of Israel and that this portion of his life is reecorded for us. He provided strong leadership that was initially very sensative to the Lord. We can follow that example. We can also learn from his mistakes. Things we can learn from Gideons mistakes that are mentioned in the exposition; not letting people give us the credit for spiritual blessings, do not let others put us in a place reserved for God, and we must live with integrity. We need to be careful while establishing traditions and practices for our families and churches because, whatever traditions and practices we implement carry with them our strengths and weaknesses. We do not want to pass along our weaknesses as Gideon did.
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Posted 14 February 2003 - 03:45 PM
During Gideon's lifetime, there was peace for 40 years, and the people
worshipped God rather than idols. He had many sons from his many
wives. After Gideon died, the people immediately began worshipping idols
again. Abimeech, one of the sons, killed all but one of Gideon's sons in
order to rule Israel. Thus began a very evil time in the history of Israel.
So, his influence did not survive his death. Perhaps he should have spent
more time teaching his sons to worship God in truth! Then perhaps his
legacy would have been more positive. We need to take this example to
heart and teach our children to truly worship God, rather than just be pew-
sitters! Perhaps our country would not be in the situation that it is in
today!
worshipped God rather than idols. He had many sons from his many
wives. After Gideon died, the people immediately began worshipping idols
again. Abimeech, one of the sons, killed all but one of Gideon's sons in
order to rule Israel. Thus began a very evil time in the history of Israel.
So, his influence did not survive his death. Perhaps he should have spent
more time teaching his sons to worship God in truth! Then perhaps his
legacy would have been more positive. We need to take this example to
heart and teach our children to truly worship God, rather than just be pew-
sitters! Perhaps our country would not be in the situation that it is in
today!
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Posted 14 February 2003 - 04:08 PM
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! In his humble beginnings as a judge, Gideon was able to abolish Baal and Ashtoreth from "their" hold on the Israelites. Of, course, we know of the mistake he later made with the ephod. No leader is perfect, especially in our world today with all the evil complications, but we can only pray that they will be wise in their decisions.
I think Gideon's most positive influence on the People Israel was his refusal of kingship. His answer to the people that God is their king must have opened the eyes of at least a few...if a man who could have "everything" (materially, at least) could refuse it to serve his God, then perhaps there was "something to it"! I look at many of the TV "Evangelists" with their $1000 Armani suits, surrounded by gilded furniture, asking for money for their ministry, and am saddened to think of the influence they have on so many people. I have to remember Jesus' words: "Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Luke 12:33-34 (NKJ)
"Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve...But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15
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Posted 14 February 2003 - 05:24 PM
The people enjoyed peace for forty years. God blessed Gideon's influence in Israel as a judge. Israel was kept strong enough both spiritually and militarly. They were not troubled by invaders during Gideon's lifetime. This was the positive continuing effect of his leadership as judge.
Rejoice always , pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you........1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Posted 14 February 2003 - 09:27 PM
During Gideons lifetime the land enjoyed peace for fourty years.Even though Gideod's ephod leads people into idolatry,yet God blesses Gideon's influence in Israel as a judge.Gideon as a leader keep Israel strong enough,spiritually and in military that they are not troubled by invaders during his lifetime.As we follow our leaders and uphold them ,if they are a Godly person and being directed by God to lead us ,we still should be aware and pray for decernment to where we wont be trapped into something that is not of God.We should pray for our President and Leaders of the World.Pray for peace and for protection,to our Lord Jesus Christ.Amen.I have enjoyed this study and reading others replies has beem most benificial to me.Blessings to all.Linda
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Posted 15 February 2003 - 10:14 AM
Gideon leadership with Gods direction keeps Israel strong both Spirituallu and militarially as long as Gideon was alive.
I believe his most positive roll was following God and doing what he ask of him and God doth provide the guidance and sometimes the reward for our listening and obeying him and his word.
I believe his most positive roll was following God and doing what he ask of him and God doth provide the guidance and sometimes the reward for our listening and obeying him and his word.
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Posted 15 February 2003 - 02:38 PM
Q6. How does Gideon influence Israel during his life? (8:28-35) What is the positive continuing effect of his leadership as judge?
God blesses Israel despite their idol worshipping thanks to Gideon. Israel prosperred both spiritually and militarily.
Gideon's influence kept Israel strong and free from invaders during his lifetime.
In Christ Jesus,
John †
God blesses Israel despite their idol worshipping thanks to Gideon. Israel prosperred both spiritually and militarily.
Gideon's influence kept Israel strong and free from invaders during his lifetime.
In Christ Jesus,
John †
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Posted 16 February 2003 - 02:14 AM
Gideon influenced Israel during his lifetime by means of his strong leadership and by being favored by God.
The positive continuing effect of his leadership as judge was that Israel was able to enjoy peace for forty years and they had become strong spiritually and militarily. That's because he put God above himself even when the people asked him to rule over them. He was able to hear and obey from God and I pray I may learn to hear and obey God in my life.
The positive continuing effect of his leadership as judge was that Israel was able to enjoy peace for forty years and they had become strong spiritually and militarily. That's because he put God above himself even when the people asked him to rule over them. He was able to hear and obey from God and I pray I may learn to hear and obey God in my life.