The document summarizes a Bible passage about Gideon's victory over the Midianites with the help of God. It describes how in Gideon's time, the Midianite army was vast like locusts or sand, but a man dreamed that a barley cake tumbled into their camp and destroyed it. His fellow understood this meant that God would deliver victory into Gideon's hand. The document explores themes of how God uses humble or unlikely things to defeat greater forces, and how prophecy can foretell and guide salvation.
A verse by verse commentary on Judges 7 dealing with Gideon going to battle with the Midianites and defeating them. God used a dream to convince him to go into battle,
This has become one of the best known chapters in the Bible, and movies, books and plays have been made to portray it for public entertainment. It is a chapter of
lust, murder and cover up to match any soap opera. "In the whole of the Old Testament literature there is no chapter more tragic or full of solemn and searching warning than this." (G. Campbell Morgan) This is the chapter where the best of the godly men becomes the worst sinner, for David in this chapter commits adultery, deceives a friend, murders that friend, and lies to himself, God and the world by trying to cover up his dastardly deeds.
A verse by verse commentary on Judges 7 dealing with Gideon going to battle with the Midianites and defeating them. God used a dream to convince him to go into battle,
This has become one of the best known chapters in the Bible, and movies, books and plays have been made to portray it for public entertainment. It is a chapter of
lust, murder and cover up to match any soap opera. "In the whole of the Old Testament literature there is no chapter more tragic or full of solemn and searching warning than this." (G. Campbell Morgan) This is the chapter where the best of the godly men becomes the worst sinner, for David in this chapter commits adultery, deceives a friend, murders that friend, and lies to himself, God and the world by trying to cover up his dastardly deeds.
This week's sermon focuses on the tall end of Hebrews chapter 11 which gives a catalog of many of the great Old Testament heroes, mostly from the Book of Judges and the early monarchy. In this study we see that great heroes of the faith often had bad starts and shaky middles, but ultimately finished strong.
Spurgeon's Treasury of David, “Title. "A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his Son." You will remember the sad story of David's flight from his own palace, when in the dead of the night, he forded the brook Kedron, and went with a few faithful followers to hide himself for awhile from the fury of his rebellious son.
Division. This Psalm may be divided into four parts of two verses each. Indeed, many of the Psalms cannot be well understood unless we attentively regard the parts into which they should be divided. They are not continuous descriptions of one scene, but a set of pictures of many
kindred subjects. As in our modern sermons, we divide our discourse into different heads, so is it in these Psalms. There is always unity, but it is the unity of a bundle of arrows, and not of a single solitary shaft.
VACCINATED OR UNVACCINATED, WE ARE ALL HEADING FOR GOD’S JUDMENTHuldahIto
What shall we fear; of circumstances, being abandoned, or the future? Whatever happened and whichever false charges surrounded him, for David the Lord was his light, his salvation and the stronghold of his life...
It is a sad reality that God's people can be at war with each other, and even be killing each other. They worship the same God and have all the same beliefs, but they have
different loyalties in terms of government and power. Eventually all of the people of Israel and Judah united behind David, but until then they fought each other. It is typical of civil wars, that after they are over and their damage is evaluated, it is agreed that there should
be a better way of solving differences. The cost of a civil war is way too high, and everything possible should be done to avoid such a conflict. This is true for individuals,
families, cities, churches, as well as for nations. Work like warriors for peace rather than die as warriors for folly.
David faces great opposition, but he is confident that God will be his protector and that all will be great in his future. In this verse we also deal with the humor and smiles of God.
RETURN TO GOD IN THE BIBLE IS THE ONLY WAY TO SURVIVALHuldahIto
Recent worsening massive civil unrest provoked seemingly on purpose first by COVID-19, followed by famine, energy collapse and globally increasing fascism regimes…The consequence of advanced civilization is self-destruction...
We are getting closer and closer to the Fall of Babylon America...
great tribulation, the fall of Babylon America
The greatest and darkest event in human history is coming.
CONTENTS
XXVir. GIDEON ....
XXVIII. JEPHTHAH AND HIS DAUGHTER
XXIX. SAMSON
XXX. RUTH .
XXXI. HANNAH
XXXII. ELI
XXXIII. SAMUEL
XXXIV. SAUL .
XXXV. DAVID IN HIS VIRTUES
XXXVI. DAVID — IN HIS VICES
XXXVII. DAVID IN HIS GRACES .
XXXVIir. DAVID IN HIS SERVICES
XXXIX. JONATHAN
This week's sermon focuses on the tall end of Hebrews chapter 11 which gives a catalog of many of the great Old Testament heroes, mostly from the Book of Judges and the early monarchy. In this study we see that great heroes of the faith often had bad starts and shaky middles, but ultimately finished strong.
Spurgeon's Treasury of David, “Title. "A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his Son." You will remember the sad story of David's flight from his own palace, when in the dead of the night, he forded the brook Kedron, and went with a few faithful followers to hide himself for awhile from the fury of his rebellious son.
Division. This Psalm may be divided into four parts of two verses each. Indeed, many of the Psalms cannot be well understood unless we attentively regard the parts into which they should be divided. They are not continuous descriptions of one scene, but a set of pictures of many
kindred subjects. As in our modern sermons, we divide our discourse into different heads, so is it in these Psalms. There is always unity, but it is the unity of a bundle of arrows, and not of a single solitary shaft.
VACCINATED OR UNVACCINATED, WE ARE ALL HEADING FOR GOD’S JUDMENTHuldahIto
What shall we fear; of circumstances, being abandoned, or the future? Whatever happened and whichever false charges surrounded him, for David the Lord was his light, his salvation and the stronghold of his life...
It is a sad reality that God's people can be at war with each other, and even be killing each other. They worship the same God and have all the same beliefs, but they have
different loyalties in terms of government and power. Eventually all of the people of Israel and Judah united behind David, but until then they fought each other. It is typical of civil wars, that after they are over and their damage is evaluated, it is agreed that there should
be a better way of solving differences. The cost of a civil war is way too high, and everything possible should be done to avoid such a conflict. This is true for individuals,
families, cities, churches, as well as for nations. Work like warriors for peace rather than die as warriors for folly.
David faces great opposition, but he is confident that God will be his protector and that all will be great in his future. In this verse we also deal with the humor and smiles of God.
RETURN TO GOD IN THE BIBLE IS THE ONLY WAY TO SURVIVALHuldahIto
Recent worsening massive civil unrest provoked seemingly on purpose first by COVID-19, followed by famine, energy collapse and globally increasing fascism regimes…The consequence of advanced civilization is self-destruction...
We are getting closer and closer to the Fall of Babylon America...
great tribulation, the fall of Babylon America
The greatest and darkest event in human history is coming.
CONTENTS
XXVir. GIDEON ....
XXVIII. JEPHTHAH AND HIS DAUGHTER
XXIX. SAMSON
XXX. RUTH .
XXXI. HANNAH
XXXII. ELI
XXXIII. SAMUEL
XXXIV. SAUL .
XXXV. DAVID IN HIS VIRTUES
XXXVI. DAVID — IN HIS VICES
XXXVII. DAVID IN HIS GRACES .
XXXVIir. DAVID IN HIS SERVICES
XXXIX. JONATHAN
“The deception of – Exception”
I. The deception of “exception” in victory Joshua 9:3
II. The deception of “exception” in prosperity Joshua 12:1
III. The deception of “exception” in false humility 1Kings 22:30
IV. The deception of “exception” in religious worship 1Kings 12:1-2
Conclusion- Be not deceived
Thirteen Thirteens- The Rebel’s Coat of Many ColorsBible Preaching
Thirteen Thirteens- The Rebel’s Coat of Many Colors
Exod 13:13
Here are 13 passages that expose the Rebel’s clever disguise to contend with God.
1. The Stubborn Rebel
God has got your number.
2. The Opportunist Rebel
3. The Oblivious Rebel
4. The Compartmentalizing Rebel
5. The Controlling Rebel
6. The Pagan Rebel
7. The Procrastinating Rebel
8. The Persistent Rebel
9. The Impatient Rebel
10. The Passionate Rebel
11. The Partnership Rebel
12. The Part-time Rebel
13. The Unprotected Rebel
The Power of Permission
I. The Permission of Light
Matt 5:15-16
II. The Permission of Submission
Phil 2:5
III. The Permission of Constraint
Phil 4:5
IV. The Permission of Peace
Col 3:15
V. The Permission of Authority
Col 3:16
Conclusion-
The admonition is a man must
Put a prohibition on the acquisition
of human intuition and ambition
and be in submission to
the new creature’s position
by giving exhibition to the scriptures
definition of acceptable permission.
“So” Nehemiah
1. The “So” of Prayer- Nehemiah 2:4
“So I prayed”
2. The “So” of Purpose- Nehemiah 2:11
“So I came”
3. The “So” of Plod- Nehemiah 4:6,10,18,21
“So we built”
4. The “So” of Persistence- Nehemiah 6:3
“So that I cannot”
5. The “So” of Perfection- Nehemiah 6:15
“So the wall was finished”
6. The “So” of Personality- Nehemiah 5:15
“So did I”
7. The “So” of Power- Nehemiah 8:11
“So the Levites stilled all the people”
Conclusion:
Small words have their position as do seemingly insignificant people;
So take Nehemiah’s example and apply yourself to your position as God accomplishes His mission.
“So” Nehemiah
1. The “So” of Prayer- Nehemiah 2:4
“So I prayed”
2. The “So” of Purpose- Nehemiah 2:11
“So I came”
3. The “So” of Plod- Nehemiah 4:6,10,18,21
“So we built”
4. The “So” of Persistence- Nehemiah 6:3
“So that I cannot”
5. The “So” of Perfection- Nehemiah 6:15
“So the wall was finished”
6. The “So” of Personality- Nehemiah 5:15
“So did I”
7. The “So” of Power- Nehemiah 8:11
“So the Levites stilled all the people”
Conclusion:
Small words have their position as do seemingly insignificant people;
So take Nehemiah’s example and apply yourself to your position as God accomplishes His mission.
ISAAC FACING FAMINE
TEXT: GEN 26:1-11
I. FALSEHOOD- VS 7, 8
A CONVENIENT LIE FOR ISAAC.
II. FRUITION- VS8
A SUCCESSFUL DECEPTION
III. FOUNDATION- VS10
THE SIN OF SELF-JUSTIFICATION
IV. FORBEARANCE- VS11
THE MERCY OF GOD.
THE WAY OF ESAU
I. SELF-WILLED- 27
PROVIDER
PRUDENT
POPULAR
II. SELF-SUFFICIENT- 29, 30
DEMANDING
DECEIVED
III. SELF-RIGHTEOUS
VALUE
VANITY
CONCLUSION: SAFETY
PHONY PROPHETS FOR PROFIT
TEXT: 2PET 2:1-3
I. COUNTERFEIT PREACHER.
2PET 2:1
II. CORRUPT PHILOSOPHY
2PET 2:2
III. COVETOUS PLEBES
2PET 2:3
CONCLUSION- A PRODUCT TO PLUNDER
2PET 2:3
HOW SHALL WE SING THE LORD'S SONG IN A STRANGE LAND
TEXT: PS 137:4
I. BY SEEING THE WAY AHEAD IS THE WAY FORWARD.
EXOD 14:10, 15
II. BY SEEING PAST MIRACLES AS PROBABLE FOR PRESENT PROBLEMS.
MARK 6:47-52
III. BY REPRIMANDING YOUR HUMAN MIND.
2COR 1:8-10
CONCLUSION-
ONLY A MIND SUPERIOR TO THIS WORLD CAN “SING THE LORD’S SONG IN A STRANGE LAND”.
A PRAYER FOR COMPREHENSION
TEXT: PS 119:18
I. OPEN
Matt 13:13
2Cor 4:4
Ps 19:1-2
John 3:3
1Pet 1:23
Isa 29:10-12
Eph 1:17-18
II. THOU
Ps 119:130
Jer 15:16
III. WONDROUS THINGS
Jer 6:10
Ps 119:95-97
Heb 8:5
Heb 10:1
CONCLUSION
HOS 8:12
1COR 2:9-10
Ps 119:18
When Etiquette Interrupts the Party
TEXT: GEN 21:8-19
I. PRESUMPTION
A. WEANING- GEN 21:8
Rom 12:15-16
Isa 28:9-10
2Thess 3:10
B. WOUNDING- GEN 21:9
Prov 20:11
Luke 6:44
Matt 7:20
Matt 7:1
1Cor 8:12-13
Gal 4:28-29
II. CORRECTION
A. WANDERING- GEN 21:14
Gen 16:9
Eph 5:3-4
Gen 26:8
B. WANTING- GEN 21:15
Gen 21:14
Gen 16:10
1Cor 10:13
C. WHINING- GEN 21:16
III. INSTRUCTION
A. WHY- GEN 21:17
Gen 16:13
2Cor 4:9
Eccl 12:1
B. WHERE- GEN 21:17
Ps 40:1-2
Ps 66:18
Gen 21:17
C. WATER- GEN 21:19
Gen 16:13
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
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Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
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Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
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Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
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Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
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Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
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Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
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1. Slide 1
The message in a barley
cake.
JUDGES 7:12-14
Judg 7:12-14
12) And the Midianites and the
Amalekites and all the children of
the east lay along in the valley
like grasshoppers for multitude;
and their camels were without
number, as the sand by the sea
side for multitude.
13) And when Gideon was come,
behold, there was a man that told
a dream unto his fellow, and said,
Behold, I dreamed a dream, and,
lo, a cake of barley bread tumbled
into the host of Midian, and came
unto a tent, and smote it that it
fell, and overturned it, that the
tent lay along.
14) And his fellow answered and
said, This is nothing else save the
sword of Gideon the son of Joash,
a man of Israel: for into his hand
hath God delivered Midian, and
all the host.
Slide 2
Promise becomes a boomerang.
12) …were without number, as the sand by the
sea side for multitude.
Israel perceives their destiny as achieved by the
enemy.
Promise becomes a boomerang.
12) …were without number, as
the sand by the sea side for
multitude.
Israel perceives their destiny as
achieved by the enemy.
Gen 22:17
17) That in blessing I will bless
thee, and in multiplying I will
multiply thy seed as the stars of
the heaven, and as the sand
which is upon the sea shore; and
thy seed shall possess the gate of
his enemies;
2. From God’s point of view the only
description that is accurate is:
“like grasshoppers”
Isa 40:22
It is he that sitteth upon the
circle of the earth, and the
inhabitants thereof are as
grasshoppers; that stretcheth out
the heavens as a curtain, and
spreadeth them out as a tent to
dwell in:
Nah 3:17
Thy crowned are as the locusts,
and thy captains as the great
grasshoppers, which camp in the
hedges in the cold day, but when
the sun ariseth they flee away,
and their place is not known
where they are.
Slide 3
Poor bread brigade.
13) …a cake of barley bread
• Great waters are no obstacle to simple barley.
• Great walls crumble in the presence of simple
barley.
• Barley may not look like an army but, when it’s
from God’s bakery it becomes the victor.
• All armies of the world are no match for God’s
loaf of barley bread.
Poor bread brigade.
13) …a cake of barleybread
Barley used to make bread by the
poor (Judg 7:13; 2King 4:42)
Barley used in offering of
Jealousy “to bring iniquity to
remembrance” Num 5:15
Absolom burned Joab’s field of
barley (2Sam 14:30)
After 40yrs in the wilderness the
children of Israel are ready to
take the land. However, it is
harvest time- as if Jordan wasn’t
a big enough problem already, in
harvest time it overflows its
banks. Just like a barley cake
from God can mow down an
3. army; the children of Israel walk
right through the Jordan.
Great waters are no obstacle to
simple barley
Israel’s first conquest as the army
of God is just after the miracle of
the Jordan. Now, General Joshua
replaces military mortars with
trumpets.
Their strategic plan is to march
silently around the city 6 days in
a row. Then on the 7th day they
make 7 laps around the city; then
as if they had just set the world
record for the longest one day
march, they sound their
trumpets.
Great walls crumble in the
presence of simple barley
David and Goliath (1Sam 17):
Goliath-
9 ½ foot tall
A helmet of brass
His coat of mail weighed 5,000
shekels of brass
Brass greaves on his legs
Spear like a weavers beam with a
600 shekel weigh spear head
David-
Armed with a staff in one hand,
and sling in the other, wearing a
fanny pack containing 5 pebbles.
Barleymay not look like an army
but, when it’s from God’s bakery
it becomes the victor.
Gideon, the timed farmer gets the
nomination to lead a band of
meager men against the might
4. military forces of the Midianites
and Amalekites.
All armies of the world are no
match for God’s loaf of barley
bread.
Slide 4
Pathetic demonstration of decorum.
13) …tumbled into the host…
The barley loaf was not invited or celebrated, but
that night when it came tumbling in it gave
warning to at least two men, I don’t know if they
made it out but they had warning of the
destruction destine for their camp.
Pathetic demonstrationof
decorum.
13) …tumbled into the host…
The power is in the preaching not
the package. A polished
presentation is commonly the
cover for lack of content.
Isa 30:10
Which say to the seers, See not;
and to the prophets, Prophesy not
unto us right things, speak unto
us smooth things, prophesy
deceits:
There is no smooth way to warn a
man he is standing under an
avalanche.
1Cor 1:18
For the preaching of the cross is
to them that perish foolishness;
but unto us which are saved it is
the power of God.
1Cor 2:4
And my speech and my preaching
was not with enticing words of
man's wisdom, but in
5. demonstration of the Spirit and of
power:
The barley loaf was not invited or
celebrated, but that night when it
came tumbling in it gave warning
to at least two men, I don’t know
if they made it out but they had
warning of the destruction
destine for their camp.
Slide 5
Prophesy demonstrates direction.
14) …the sword of Gideon…
Salvation in the temporal and eternal depends on
prophesy.
Prophesy demonstrates direction.
14) …the sword of Gideon…
John 15:19
If ye were of the world, the world
would love his own: but because
ye are not of the world, but I have
chosen you out of the world,
therefore the world hateth you.
John 15:23
He that hateth me hateth my
Father also.
Matt 5:16
Let your light so shine before
men, that they may see your good
works, and glorify your Father
which is in heaven.
Jude 1:3
Beloved, when I gave all diligence
to write unto you of the common
salvation, it was needful for me to
write unto you, and exhort you
that ye should earnestly contend
for the faith which was once
delivered unto the saints.
Jude 1:21-23
6. 21 Keep yourselves in the love of
God, looking for the mercy of our
Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal
life.
22 And of some have compassion,
making a difference:
23 And others save with fear,
pulling them out of the fire;
hating even the garment spotted
by the flesh.
Salvation in the temporal and
eternal depends on prophesy.
Slide 6
• When your future doesn’t look promising-
remember the Midianites were only a
multitude for a short while, Israel still exists.
• When the only resources God has put at your
disposal is barley- remember Gideon started
as a poor farmer.
• When you don’t feel capable or qualified to
carry God’s message- remember the barley
loaf tumbled in and was the last one
standing.