Publisher's Synopsis
When we hear the name Gideon, most of us think about his 300 soldiers or a fleece spread beneath the evening sky. But Gideon's story is so much bigger than that. This is a story about God and His people—His love for them, as well as His strength operating in spite of, even through, their weakness.This 7-session study will encourage you to recognize your weakness as the key that the Lord gives you to unlock the full experience of His strength in your life. Instead of ignoring, neglecting, or trying to escape your weaknesses, learn to see them as the gifts given specifically and strategically by God. If you've ever felt insufficient, ill-equipped, incompetent, or outnumbered, this study is for you.Leader Kit includes:One Bible study book with personal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessions and leader guide to lead discussion within small groups2 DVDs with enriching teaching videos, approximately 27-56 minutes per sessionCard with 3 additional digital downloads of teaching videosBenefits:Learn to see your weaknesses as God's greatest strengths.Find the God-given strength to face your fears and do what God is calling you to do.Experience God more fully while tapping into His power and presence.Video Sessions:Session 1: Heads, Hearts, and Hands (56:37)—Priscilla introduces the Gideon story by examining the context. She explores how and why God's people, in a covenant relationship with God, get to a position of such devastation and oppression.Session 2: What to Expect When You're Expecting (40:38)—Priscilla explains why God is more interested in changing your heart than He is in changing your circumstances. She explores how God positions His people for His purposes.Session 3: A Brand-New Identity (39:37)—Priscilla shows how our weakness is the key God uses to unlock His power in our lives. We can embrace our weaknesses as God's "300" in our lives.Session 4: The Flip Side of God's Power (40:57)—Priscilla explores the attributes of God's nature and patience that makes possible every other element of our relationship with Him.Session 5: How to Win a Battle (44:46)—Gideon's story shows us how we can be victorious in the battles we each must face every day.Session 6: Who Is Your King? (45:01)—Gideon's negative example demonstrates the importance and nature of life's critical issue. Four questions will determine who really occupies the throne of your life.Session 7: Just You and Me (27:28)—In this final session, Priscilla Shirer reminds us that although Gideon started strong, he did not finish as well as we would hope. All of us need to remain alert to anything that takes our focus and admiration away from God.
