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Gideon: Your weakness. God’s strength. is a 7 session women's Bible study by Priscilla Shirer. When we hear the name Gideon, most of us think about his 300 soldiers or the fleece he laid out under the evening sky. But Gideon’s story is so much bigger than that—bigger than any one man and his mark on Israel’s history. Like everything else in the Bible, this is a story about God and His people. His love for them, as well as His strength operating in spite of their weakness—even through their weakness. And because God’s people includes you and me, Gideon’s story is also about us—our lives, our doubts, our struggles, and our possibilities as believers. From a state of fear, weakness, and insecurity, Gideon emerged as Israel's hero, filled with God's presence and His passion for deliverance. This study will encourage you to recognize your weakness as the key that the Lord gives you to unlock the full experience of His strength in your life. In what ways do you feel insufficient? Those places create the greatest opportunity to experience the sufficiency of God. Instead of ignoring, neglecting, or trying to escape your weaknesses, see them as the gifts that they are, given specifically and strategically by God to unlock the door of God’s strength.Features:Member Book with leader helps7 group sessionsBenefits:Look at the big picture, how God sovereignly positioned Gideon into it, and what it all means for us today as He unfolds our part in His plansUniversal appeal—message is something every believer can relate toDesigned for anyone who has ever felt insufficient, ill-equipped, incompetent, or outnumbered. In other words, anyone and everyoneSee your weaknesses as God’s greatest strengthsInstead of hiding from your weaknesses, find the God-given strength to face your fears and do what God is calling you to doChallenges participants to see God in a much bigger way, experience Him more fully, and tap into His power and presence in a fresh way
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: LifeWay Press (May 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1415875553
ISBN-13: 978-1415875551
Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.4 x 9.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (120 customer reviews)
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I can't recommend this workbook/bible study enough! God sent it at exactly the right time. Priscilla Shirer does a great job in how her lessons, chapters and questions are set up. I am learning so much. I also recommend downloading her video sessions as well - totally worth the extra cost.
I wanted to join my first online Bible Study and was intrigued by the lessons around Gideon. This book is very well written and offers pearls of wisdom, thought-provoking interactive questions and challenges you in a way that's both simple and touching. It is broken down into days and weeks. You'll read scripture, complete the supporting section of the book and answer some questions relating to what you interpret from scripture and some relating to your own personal struggles or connection to Gideon's weaknesses and strengths. This Bible study workbook will be a valuable asset to reflect upon after-the-fact as well. Priscilla Shirer's writing is easy to relate to and genuine. It's always nice when an author writes Biblical teachings without getting so deep in theology that the less knowledgeable are lost. This is educational, but easy to digest and will stay with you. Very recommended and empowering. "Learning to overcome weakness by giving it to God" is the main theme and I think everyone could benefit from reading/working this book.
This was my first Priscilla Shirer bible study, and while I did enjoy her as a teacher and loved her enthusiasm on the videos, I did not like this material. I led a small group of 10 ladies, and all of us were in agreement that the material was VERY repetitive after the 3rd or 4th week. Part of it, is that the Gideon story in the bible is so short. I think this would have been good as a 4 week course. We felt like the questions were making us focus on ourselves, and not God, they made us have pity parties for ourselves, which is not what a bible study should be. I will say, that although I didn't care for this study, I would definitely do another one of her studies.
So practical and applicable to life. Full of truth - God's Word! If you like Beth Moore Bible studies, I'm sure you will like this one too.
Can't go wrong with Priscilla Shirer. She gets better with each study she does. In "Gideon" she speaks to women right where they live, applying his story to our lives in today's society. Thought-provoking, exhorting, encouraging! Highly recommend.
Package arrived early, book looks really nice. The study/contents of the book are not what I am used to. Too much of the author and not The Word. Written possibly for beginner bible studiers. Poor interest in my group in he book and video series. The author wrote a book with a few fill in the blanks. Too much going back and underlying the words of the author and not of The Bible. Way too wordy of a bible study book for me. I am used to getting into The Bible and not the authors description of a story. The author can tell a story well, but I don't go into bible study to hear a story, I go to learn more about God and The Bible.
Priscilla is a fantastic author and motivational speaker. I downloaded the study videos from Lifeway.com as you really need those videos to go along with this study.
I have to admit that I didn't know much about Gideon before starting this study. I knew about the fleece and that he was the guy that challenged God to show him His presence. And when God did, Gideon asked Him to do it again!The whole story of Gideon takes place in just three chapters within the book of Judges and believe it or not, there is a lot for a woman of today to relate to with a man who lived 3000 years ago. It's the story of God's love, patience and mercy. It's the story of our doubts, insecurities, struggles and God's desire to use us in a powerful way in spite of (and through) these things. It's also the story of being obedient to God's promptings on your life and the amazing things that can result if you do. Sometimes this takes us out of our comfort zone, but He is there to equip us with all that we need to accomplish His purpose. Even the ordinary tasks that we feel may be part of our mundane life help to equip us for the future.It is through our weaknesses that we realize how much we need God....which allows Him to work powerfully in our lives. Priscilla is an excellent Bible Study teacher and offers a great balance of historical, cultural and scriptural depth while also making it extremely relevant and applicable to today's women. Her DVD is a wonderful supplement to the workbook and gives you the sense that a good friend is talking with you, offering you wise advice and is cheering you on. I've done this workbook on my own and can't wait to share it with the Women's Bible Study at our church.
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