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GIDEON

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The Salvation Poem©

Jesus, You died upon a crossAnd rose again to save the lostForgive me now of all my sin

Come be my Savior, Lord, and FriendChange my life and make it new

And help me, Lord, to live for You

Dear Friend,

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Superbook: “Gideon” takes you back in time to when

Israel was ruled by judges. Meet an unlikely hero who is

so afraid of the Midianite invaders that he hides in a wine

press. Discover how the Lord appears to Gideon and

transforms him into a bold leader who fearlessly delivers

Israel from the enemy. You will see how faith in God can

overcome any challenge!

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS

What happened when Gideon brought an offering to the Angel of the Lord? Read Judges 6:20-23.

How did Gideon make sure of God’s promise to save Israel? Read Judges 6:36-40.

Why did God tell Gideon to send so many soldiers home? Read Judges 7:2.

What should be most important in our lives? Read Proverbs 3:5-6.

When we need wisdom, what should we do? Read James 1:5-6.

PANIC PRAYER POWER

Why was Joy upset at the beginning of the story? Have you ever been so scared that you didn’t know what to do?

Wheat should be threshed out in the open, so why was Gideon doing it in the winepress, which is a place to crush grapes? Read Judges 6:3-6, 11.

What did the Angel of the Lord call Gideon? Read Judges 6:12.

When Gideon tried to make excuses about why he couldn’t save Israel, what did the Lord reply? Read Judges 6:15-16.

Have you ever thought you were too little or young to do something important? Read 1 Timothy 4:12.

How was Joy able to find her parents? If we feel weak and scared, what should we remember? Read Philippians 4:13.

Can you tell me about a time when God helped you do something hard? Read 2 Corinthians 1:9.

Why do you think Gideon was transformed into a bold leader? Read Judges 6:34.

How does Jesus give us His power to do mighty things? Read 1 Corinthians 1:18 and Acts 1:8.

Heavenly Father, whenever I am afraid, help me

remember that You are always with me! In Jesus’

name, Amen.

Thank You, Jesus, for dying on the cross for

our sins, rising again to give us new life, and

sending the Holy Spirit to give us Your mighty

power! Amen

Dear God, we praise You for giving us Your

wisdom and courage to face any problem—if we

will only ask You and then have faith in Your

Word. Amen.

PRAY PRAY PRAY