homiletical fé hel The Editors of The King’s Business invite readers to contribute outlines for sermons for use in this column. THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LEADER J udges 6, 7 “ Gideon . . . who through faith subdued kingdoms” (Heb. 11:32, 33). I. The Leader’ s Call (Judg. 6:1-12). 1. Darkness prevailing in Israel. a. Political—bondage (vs. 1-7). b. Spiritual— altar of Baal, groves (v. 1; cf. v. 25). 2. Light sent by God (vs. 8-12). a. A prophet (vs. 8-10). b. An angel of God (vs. 11, 12). II. The Leader’ s Commission (Judg. 6: 13-16). 1. His might (v. 14). 2. Basis of his might (v. 16). III. The Leader’s Doubts (Judg. 6:13- 24). 1. Doubts expressed (v. 15; cf. Ex. 4). 2. Doubts allayed (v. 16). 3. Doubts removed (v. 22). IV. The Leader’ s Sincerity Tested (Judg. 6:25-33). V. The Leader’ s Rnduement for Serv ice (Judg. 6:34, 35). VI. The Leader Proves God (Judg. ,6 : 36-40). God provided cities .of refuge for Israel (Ex. 21:13; Num. 35:6; Deut. 19:2-9; and Josh. 20). God has provided a city of refuge for us (Heb. 6:18). I. Christ—Our Refuge of Hope. Cities of refuge were the only hope. II. Christ—A Common Refuge. 1. Cities open to all sinners. 2. No distinctions between rich and poor. 3. But no self-righteous admitted. III. Christ—A ready Refuge,. 1. Cities easily accessible. 2. Always available. IV. Christ — A Safe Refuge. 1. Killers were secure inside walls of city of refuge. 2. W e are secure in Christ. V. Christ—A Personal Refuge. 1. Cities for those who realized their sin. 2. For those who took advantage of safety. VI. Christ — A City of Growth. 1. Occupants changed their lives by living with the Levites. 2. We are changed if we keep in contact with Christ. VII. Christ — A Satisfying Refuge. 1. Needs of those inside city supplied. 2. Christ supplies our temporal and spiritual needs. —J ohn B echtel CHRIST, OUR C ITY OF REFUGE P salm 62:8
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