Here comes the Preacher - (Judges Part 4)

"Here Comes the Preacher"Text: Judges 6:1-8God's Response to Israel:They Wanted a Mighty Man, but God sent a Messenger Man.Israel expected a powerful warrior, but God sent a prophet to give them a message.They Wanted Power, but God sent a Proclamation.The people sought a deliverer, but God gave them understanding of why they were in bondage.They Wanted Immediate Relief, but God wanted them to learn something deeper.Instead of just taking them out of suffering, God wanted to teach them the root of their oppression.Outline:I. Delivered from Bondage (Judges 6:8):God brought Israel out of their oppression and out of slavery.This deliverance was not just a release from suffering; it was to take them to the Promised Land (Canaan)—a place of hope, abundance, and fulfillment.God’s purpose is always to bring us into something greater, not just to free us from something bad.II. Drave Out the Burden (Judges 6:9):God did not just bring Israel out of bondage, but He also drove out the burdens that weighed them down.This involved removing obstacles, like the Canaanites, who were oppressing the Israelites.The “driving out” represents God's intervention in clearing the way for His people to experience His full blessing.III. He Declared God’s Bulletin (Judges 6:10):God’s Message to Israel:Fear Not: A message of reassurance that God is with them, even in their struggles.Faint Not: Encouragement to not give up, even when the situation seems overwhelming.Favor Comes from Me: God reminds them that their deliverance comes not through their own strength, but through His grace and favor.Church Website: Home | Ashland St Baptist