29. For God, who said, “Let light shine
out of darkness,” made his light
shine in our hearts to give us the light
of the knowledge of the glory of God
in the face of Christ.
But we have this treasure in jars of
clay to show that this all-surpassing
power is from God and not from us.
II Corinthians 4:6-7
30. For God, who said, “Let light shine
out of darkness,” made his light
shine in our hearts to give us the light
of the knowledge of the glory of God
in the face of Christ.
But we have this treasure in jars of
clay to show that this all-surpassing
power is from God and not from us.
II Corinthians 4:6-7
Notas do Editor
I’ll talk a little about the story, then say, “What do you remember about the story of Gideon?” As I go through the next several slides, it will be okay to lag behind a bit, that is, to go to the slide AFTER I say what is on it.
“The fleece”
“An army equipped with torches and trumpets”
“Or maybe we just think about the Bibles in hotel rooms...”
“But there’s more to the story than that!”
Stay with this slide until I mention something about the recurring theme of fear.
We’ll change slides when I say something like: “When the story begins...”
We’ll go to the next slide when I begin to talk about how Gideon also lived with fear in his life
I’ll say something like “For example, the first time that we see Gideon...,” which will be the cue to advance the slide
The cue to advance will be when I say something like “Further down in the story, we see another example of fear...”
The cue to advance will be when I say something like “Further down in the story, we see another example of fear...”
The cue to advance will be when I say something like “Even the famous story of Gideon and the fleece is actually an example of his doubt and fear.”
The cue to advance will be when I say something like “There is one more example from Gideon’s life where we see his fear”
Advance when I say: “Yet look how the angel greets him”
Advance when I say: “The LORD is with you mighty warrior”
I’ll say something like “We learn an important lesson from this,” and you can advance the slide
As I go through the next several slides, it will be okay to lag behind a bit, that is, to go to the slide AFTER I say what is on it.
“The army Gideon led was not a formidable one”
“When Gideon gave them the chance, 22000 went home.”
“From the 10,000 that were left, God chose 300”
“Gideon’s army went into battle with clay pots, torches and trumpets.”
Advance to the next slide when I say something like: “All of this teaches us another important lesson”
Your cue will be “Now, I have to admit, that this story isn’t for everyone. This story has little to offer to those of you that have it all together.”
Follow me on the next slides, going to them as I mention the key words:
“FEAR”
“DOUBT”
“FEELINGS OF INADEQUACY”
“THIS STORY HAS A GREAT MESSAGE.”
Continue advancing as I make these points:
“God’s work doesn’t depend on our strengths nor our talents”
“God’s work depends on us allowing Him to work through us”