Judges 4:1-4

Cycle of Sin

Our Sin is Predictable, Repetitive & Boring

Our Faith Cannot Rely on One Leader

Deborah1. She was a Prophetess 2. She was a Wife & Mother3. She was a Godly Leader 4. She was a Judge

Barak1. He was Timid2. He was Humble

Barak3. He was CourageousPs 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God

Outmanned: 40,000 vs 10,000 Outgunned: Iron Chariots vs. No Chariots Out-Positioned: Valley vs. Mt. Tabor

Barak4. He was Faithful

Key to Strength: ‘..were made strong in weakness..’Key to Victory: ‘..the Lord when out before him.’

Jael1. She was wife to a Traitor 2. She was a Treacherous

She Lied She Murdered She broke hospitality laws

Jael3. She was a Fulfillment of Prophecy 4. She was Most Blessed!

Declaration of Praise Application

1. God Rescues us 2. God Fights for us 3. God Uses us 4. God Delivers us