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Destroying the Pagan Altar

Gideon’s father had set up an idol to Baal in a grove of trees on their land like the heathen nations around them. That very night God tested Gideon’s dedication by asking him to tear down his fathers’ altar and to build an altar to Jehovah in its place (vv. 25-26). In addition to this he was to sacrifice …

Abraham’s Servant Finds a Wife for Isaac

This chapter reveals Abraham’s dedication to finding a godly mate for his son Isaac. Abraham’s eldest servant was selected for the task (v. 2). This may have been Eleazar (Gen. 15:2). Abraham is now approximately 140 years old, and his son Isaac is 40. It is evident that the old patriarch was …

Confirming the Will of God

When it was confirmed that Gideon was the one guilty of tearing down the altar of Baal the followers marched on Gideon’s house and demanded that he be turned over to them for execution (v. 30). Joash, Gideon’s father responded by saying, “If (Baal) is a God let him contend …

IllustrationHow to prove a railroad bridge won’t break

As the Union Pacific Railroad was being constructed, an elaborate trestle bridge was built across a …

IllustrationApproving Who Our Children Will Marry

As soon as our children were born we began to pray that the Lord would guide them to their future mate and protect them from marrying the wrong person. As they began to grow and mature we continued to pray for the person they were to have as a life partner and that the Lord would …