Deborah (5 of 11)
Series: Unlikely Heroes of the Bible
Jim Perdue
Judges 4:5
Intro/Attention
We have looked at several unlikely heroes in this book. Tonight, Deborah is that unlikely hero. *I could call this ''Two Women and a Warrior.''* This is a fascinating story with a lot of moving parts and pieces. We'll do our best to cover two chapters and see what the Lord wants us to learn from this section of Scripture.
But before we look at the life of Deborah, you've probably seen church bulletin announcements that didn't receive a proper proofread. As a result, they said something that they surely didn't mean. Let me read a few examples of these church announcement bloopers: ''The peace-making meeting scheduled for today had been cancelled due to a conflict.'' ''The sermon for this morning is Jesus walks on water. The sermon tonight: searching for Jesus.'' ''This evening at 7 pm there will be a hymn sing across from the church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.'' (They dropped the ''g,'' as in ''come prepared to sing.'') ''Women's Bible study will be held Thursday morning at 10. All women are invited to lunch after the B.S. is done.'' ''Women, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don't forget your husbands.''*
Together men and women reflect the image of God. They are both important as they live interdependently, inextricably linked in carrying out God's plan. Just as a human body needs both head and heart, we need both men and women.
Deborah was prophetess, a wife, a leader, and one-person Supreme Court Justice. But at the same time she encouraged Barak to be the man that God had called him to be. Let's start with Deborah's story as it's found in Judges 4:1-14. Based on this section, what can we learn from Deborah, this great national and spiritual leader?
In this story, God commanded Barak, the head of the Israelite army, to lead the army in battle. Barak's counter ...
Series: Unlikely Heroes of the Bible
Jim Perdue
Judges 4:5
Intro/Attention
We have looked at several unlikely heroes in this book. Tonight, Deborah is that unlikely hero. *I could call this ''Two Women and a Warrior.''* This is a fascinating story with a lot of moving parts and pieces. We'll do our best to cover two chapters and see what the Lord wants us to learn from this section of Scripture.
But before we look at the life of Deborah, you've probably seen church bulletin announcements that didn't receive a proper proofread. As a result, they said something that they surely didn't mean. Let me read a few examples of these church announcement bloopers: ''The peace-making meeting scheduled for today had been cancelled due to a conflict.'' ''The sermon for this morning is Jesus walks on water. The sermon tonight: searching for Jesus.'' ''This evening at 7 pm there will be a hymn sing across from the church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.'' (They dropped the ''g,'' as in ''come prepared to sing.'') ''Women's Bible study will be held Thursday morning at 10. All women are invited to lunch after the B.S. is done.'' ''Women, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don't forget your husbands.''*
Together men and women reflect the image of God. They are both important as they live interdependently, inextricably linked in carrying out God's plan. Just as a human body needs both head and heart, we need both men and women.
Deborah was prophetess, a wife, a leader, and one-person Supreme Court Justice. But at the same time she encouraged Barak to be the man that God had called him to be. Let's start with Deborah's story as it's found in Judges 4:1-14. Based on this section, what can we learn from Deborah, this great national and spiritual leader?
In this story, God commanded Barak, the head of the Israelite army, to lead the army in battle. Barak's counter ...
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