Waterstone Church

Jehovah Shalom
The Lord is Peace

Relevant Scripture (first mention): Judges 6

Once again, __________ are met with harsh discipline.


The discipline is __________.


When all else failed and all was lost, they __________ to God.

NOTE: God didn’t simply remove the obstacle, but he sent Gideon to teach them a lesson about obedience and righteousness.

Understanding Gideon’s call as a judge:

Gideon BEGINS his prophetic interaction with God’s people by __________ (Exodus).

How did God decide to deliver this message to Israel?

How did God supernaturally confirm Gideon’s calling and new revelation?

An “angel”: מֲלְאָךְor “malak” – __________


“Lord” vs 11, 12, 13, 15: יְהוָֹהor “Yahweh” or “Jehovah” – __________

“Lord” vs 13: אָדוֹןor “Adonai” – __________

This is an OT appearance of pre-incarnate Christ (Christophany).

Gideon later acknowledges this in vs 22 when he fears death for seeing a part of the trinity:

Gideon asked God to __________ the supernatural calling and revelation – that it truly came from God.

God did not ___________ or demonstrate anger – He obliged.

What is the purpose of Christ’s delivery of the __________:

“Peace” vs 24: שָׁלוֹם or “shalom” – __________.

ANSWERS

Once again, disobedience and evil are met with harsh discipline.

The discipline is persistent and effective.

When all else failed and all was lost, they cried out to God.

Gideon BEGINS his prophetic interaction with God’s people by quoting scripture (Exodus).

An “angel”: מֲלְאָךְor “malak” – a messenger

“Lord” vs 11, 12, 13, 15: יְהוָֹהor “Yahweh” or “Jehovah” – God Almighty

“Lord” vs 13: אָדוֹןor “Adonai” – divine reference

Gideon asked God to affirm the supernatural calling and revelation – that it truly came from God.

God did not hesitate or demonstrate anger – He obliged.

What is the purpose of Christ’s delivery of the message for peace:

“Peace” vs 24: שָׁלוֹם or “shalom” – peace with God.