Study
7 From the Book of Judges is: Judges 7:1-23
What
other principles, in addition to that expressly stated in 7:2, appear
in the choice of few out of many to be instrument of God’s victory?
In answering, observe the character defects of those rejected in the
two tests. Cf. 1 Cor. 9:26, 27; 10:12.
Consider
the transformation in Gideon’s attitude from spiritless
acquiescence in bondage (6:13, 15) to a complete assurance of victory
(7:15). Do you know such confident assurance in your battle against
the forces of evil? Cf. Rom. 8:37; 2 Cor. 2:14; 1Jn. 5:4, 5.
