Lesson 77: Judges 6:24
Judges 6:24
The Blueprint — The Verse
So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
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The Context — The History
Israel during the judges era cycled through apostasy, oppression, and deliverance. Midianite raids devastated crops and drove families to hide in caves—a time of fear and weakened tribal leadership.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
The angel of the LORD met Gideon threshing wheat in a winepress and called him a mighty warrior. After receiving a sign of fire, Gideon named the place Yahweh Shalom—the LORD is Peace.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Judges 6:23
23But the Lord said to him, “Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die.”
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Judges 6:23) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Judges 6:25
25That same night the Lord said to him, “Take the second bull from your father’s herd, the one seven years old. Tear down your father’s altar to Baal and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Judges 6:25) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- How can God call someone 'mighty' when they feel weak?
- What does it mean that the LORD is Peace in conflict?
- Where do you need God's peace before acting?