heroes of the bible part 03 deborah - english
TRANSCRIPT
“Courage is moving from failure to failure with enthusiasm.”
- Winston Churchill
“Courage is the strength to obey God, even when I am afraid and even when it is difficult.
“Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong.”
– 1 Corinthians 16:13
“Deborah, the wife of Lappidoth, was a prophet who had become a judge in Israel. She would hold court under the Palm of Deborah...and the Israelites came to her to settle their disputes.”
– Judges 4:4-5
HOW TO BE B. R. A. V. E.
B - BELIEVE GOD
“[God] I will give you victory...”– Judges 4:7
“For I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need.”
– Philippians 4:13
“So take courage! For I believe God. It will be just as he said.”
– Acts 27:25
R - RECOGNIZE MY
“BORDER BULLIES”
“Sisera, who had nine hundred iron chariots, ruthlessly oppressed the Israelites for twenty years.
Then the Israelites cried out to the Lord for help– Judges 4:3
“For troubles surround me – too many to count! They pile up so high I can't see my way out. They are more numerous than the hairs on my head. I have lost all my courage.” – Ps. 40:12
“But when I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” – Psalm 56:3
A - ADVANCE BOLDLY DESPITE MY FEAR
"This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, commands you: Assemble ten thousand warriors from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun at Mount Tabor.” – Judges 4:6
“I command you – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
– Joshua 1:9
E –ENGAGE THE BATTLE TODAY
“So Deborah went...” – Judges 4:9
“And from that time on Israel became stronger and stronger...”
– Judges 4:24
“So be strong and take courage, all you who put your hope in the LORD!” – Psalm 31:24