Series: A Faithful God for a Faithless People
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March 8, 2021 | The Rev. Canon Dr. Jonathan Bailes
The story of Gideon is often used to teach children about humility, faith, and courage, but the truth is that Gideon is flawed: a poor role model who seems to bring as much harm as good to the people of Israel. Gideon’s story shows us the relationship between idolatry and power.
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Judges isn’t just a tragedy of the faithlessness of God’s people, but also a startling account of the faithfulness of God, who refuses to abandon His people even when they are at their very worst.