Gideon: Weak but Chosen — High School (10th-12th Grade)

Scripture: Judges 6:1-7:25 Theme: God’s power is made perfect in weakness Age Group: High School (10th-12th Grade) Lesson Overview The story of Gideon: Weak but Chosen (Judges 6:1-7:25) presents a sophisticated theological portrait of God’s dealings with humanity. The central theme — god’s power is made perfect in weakness — has implications for understanding God’s sovereignty, human responsibility, and the unfolding plan of redemption. When understood in its canonical context, this passage points forward to Christ and has direct implications for how we live as disciples in a fallen world. Connection to the Gospel God reduced Gideon’s army so Israel would know victory came from God, not from them. So it is with Christ (2 Corinthians 12:9).

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