About this episode
This episode discusses the story of Gideon and the consequences of Israel's idolatry during the oppression by the Midianites.
Our reading today begins by wrapping up the account of Deborah and Barak after Sisera’s defeat. It’s not long, however, before Israel turns, once again, to worship idols. The false gods of Baal and Asherah were meant to bring fertile crops and prosperity, but they only bring despair and a fractured relationship with the One True God. During a period of oppression by the Midianites, the Lord speaks to a young man named Gideon and calls upon him to destroy his father’s idolatrous altars. Later, the spirit of the Lord envelops Gideon as he gathers troops for battle. The Lord then reduces the number of men who will go to battle to just 300 so that Israel will not forget the power of God and His merciful deliverance.
People in this episode
Host: John Ross
Topics covered
- idolatry
- faith
- deliverance
- oppression
- battle
- leadership
Keywords
- Gideon
- Deborah
- Barak
- Midianites
- idolatry
- Baal
- Asherah
- deliverance
- faith
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Midianites
Books & works: Judges
Places: Israel, Baal, Asherah
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