As we continue to follow the story of Gideon, we see his first acts of faith in destroying the altar of Baal and earns a new name. We explore the connections between Gideon and Abraham. We see how Judges serves as prophetic book, probably in the days of Manasseh, but also how Gideon’s story was problematic for the rabbis. Then we explore how themes of Gideon’s story connect with the New Testament teachings on spiritual warfare.

Scriptures from this episode:

Judges 6-7

Deuteronomy 16:21,22

Deuteronomy 17:1-7

Psalm 31:3

Psalm 52:7

Ezekiel 28

I Kings 11:5

II Kings 21:1-9

Leviticus 1:2

I Kings 18:20-40

Acts 5:33-42

John 2:18-21

I Corinthians 15

Ephesians 1: 19-23

Genesis 18:30

II Kings 6:17-20

Resources from this episode:

The Life of Our Forefather Abraham by Jacob Isaacs (article) - http://bit.ly/2nPJNDp

Ask NT Wright Anything Podcast - http://bit.ly/2ornm7M

“A Little More On Lot And Then No More” the Faith and Other Oddities Podcast - http://bit.ly/2peenab

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