Obedience to God does not always make life easier at first. Sometimes it stirs up opposition. Sometimes it exposes what people have been trusting in. Sometimes it forces us to choose between defending our idols or surrendering fully to the Lord. In Judges 6:28–35, Gideon obeyed God even though he was afraid. His obedience became a witness. His weakness became a platform for God’s power. What began with a torn-down altar became the beginning of deliverance. Maybe you feel weak. Maybe you feel afraid. Maybe you feel unlikely. But God does not need the strongest person in the room. He is still able to clothe weakness with His power and use obedience as a testimony. Read the full reflection here: https://aguyandhisbiblewritings.wordpress.com/2026/07/04/when-obedience-becomes-a-witness #AGuyAndHisBible #Judges6 #Gideon #Obedience #FaithOverFear #HolySpirit #ChristianEncouragement #BibleStudy #Faith

In this Bible study, Patrick looks at Judges 6:1-10 and the opening of the Gideon narrative. Before Gideon ever steps onto the scene, Scripture shows us the spiritual condition of Israel, the oppression of Midian, and the mercy of God in sending His Word to confront His people. https://youtu.be/PgGJGjxKFAI Bible used in this study: https://amzn.to/4oyiBD8 This passage reminds us that Israel’s greatest problem was not Midian. Their greatest problem was their disobedience to God. Before deliverance comes, God speaks truth. Before Gideon is called, Israel must be reminded of the LORD’s faithfulness, their covenant responsibility, and their failure to obey His voice. In this study, we will examine the historical background of the Midianite oppression, the repeated cycle of sin in the book of Judges, and the deeper spiritual lessons found in Judges 6:1-10. God disciplines His people when they turn from Him, but in mercy He speaks truth to call them back. Judges 6:1-10 is not only a story about ancient Israel and Midianite oppression. It is a warning and invitation for us today. It calls us to examine repeated patterns of sin, remember the faithfulness of God, reject modern idols, and listen carefully to the voice of the LORD. Subscribe for More Bible Studies If this Bible study helps you, please like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching. Share this study with someone who wants to grow deeper in God’s Word. Let us know in the comments: What stood out to you most from Judges 6:1-10? 🌐 Stay Connected – A Guy And His Bible Website: https://www.patrickryanlewis.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AGuyAndHisBible LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aguyandhisbible X (Twitter): https://x.com/aguyandhisbible TiTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aguyandhisbible allthingsforHim.pl@gmail.com Text: (681) 534-3585 Venmo / CashApp @PatrickRyanLewis Paypal: https://bit.ly/3TMgPRa Stripe: https://bit.ly/3TL5j8F Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/aguyandhisbible Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/AAQACSNG7QKZ?ref_=wl_share #BibleStudy #BookOfJudges #Judges6 #Gideon #Midianites #HereComeTheMidianites #OldTestamentStudy #VerseByVerseBibleStudy #ChristianTeaching #BibleTeaching #ScriptureStudy #JudgesBibleStudy #GodsWord #BiblicalTruth #FaithAndObedience #ChristianYouTube #BibleLesson #JesusChrist #GospelMessage #OldTestament #NETBible #StudyTheBible #ChristianDiscipleship #Faith #Repentance #obediencetogod https://youtu.be/PgGJGjxKFAI

Daily scripture: Judges 6:12 NIV When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” https://bible.com/bible/111/jdg.6.12.NIV #Godslove #liveinfaith #Judges6 #Christianity #HolyBible