Extra-Ordinary: Gideon

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

• Judges 6:11-25, Judges 7:4-7, Ephesians 1:4-5

THE BACKSTORY

• The Bible is full of figures of faith - ordinary people used by God to do extraordinary things! Through their stories, we learn that doing great things is not bound by our limitations but accomplished because of His omnipotence!

MINI-MESSAGE TAKE-AWAYS

1. Our decisions determine our destination in life!
2. Very rarely is the right thing, the wise thing, or the God thing, the easy thing.
3. If we don’t deal with our past, it will derail our future.
4. If we don’t kill our sin, our sin will kill us.
5. Identity informs decisions and decisions determine the destination.
6. If we don’t let God define us, something else will.
7. Daily Decisions to Find True Identity:

• Allow God to define you.
• Give your life for a greater mission.
• Deal with your “stuff.”
• Be willing to do the hard things.

PRAYER POINTS

• Pray that God would help you as you make daily decisions to live for Him.

MINI-MESSAGE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Read Judges 6:12-7:7.
2. What stands out to you about these passages?
3. What does this teach us about man?
4. What does this teach us about God?
5. What does this scripture teach us?
6. How can we apply the truths of this passage to our lives this week?

NEXT STEPS

1. This week, read and memorize Ephesians 1:4-5.
2. Read Ephesians 1:3-14, and make a list of who Paul says you are in Christ.