I. Speak Up - Barak - Judges 4:1-7

A. The situation - v. 1-3, Judges 3:12-31

B. Deborah was a prophet and a judge - v. 4-5, Judges 5:7

C. Deborah’s leadership set the stage for Israel’s victory - Judges 5:1-3

II. Step Up - Judges 4:8-16

A. Tentative faith is better than no faith - v. 8-9, Mark 9:14-27

B. Faith must be put into action - v. 10, James 1:22, 2:14-17

C. When we step out in faith others will be inspired to do likewise - v. 10, Judges 5:12-15a

D. Not everyone will join a righteous cause - Judges 5:15b-18

E. The Lord brought the victory - v. 14-16, Judges 5:4-5, 19-23

III. Choose A Side - Jael - Judges 4:11, 17-24

A. Heber the Kenite was friendly with the Canaanites, and may have tipped off Sisera - v. 11-12, 17

B. Jael chose Jehovah and His people - v. 17-22

C. Jael was prophesied and praised - Judges 4:9, 5:24-27

My Next Step Today Is –
* To speak up and step out with all the faith we have.