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Unit 2 • God Leads His People

Gideon

Learning that God’s strength is enough

Gideon felt small and afraid, but God called him a mighty man of valor and showed that victory depends on the Lord, not the size of an army.

📖 Judges 6–8 ↗👨‍👩‍👧 Read Together ↓

Who Was Gideon?

A hesitant leader strengthened by God.

Gideon lived when Midian repeatedly stole Israel’s crops and left the people afraid. An angel of the Lord found Gideon hiding while threshing wheat and called him to rescue Israel. Gideon asked questions and requested signs, but God patiently confirmed His call. Gideon tore down his father’s altar to Baal. God then reduced Gideon’s army from thousands to only three hundred so everyone would know the victory came from Him. With trumpets, jars, and torches, Gideon’s small force surrounded the enemy camp, and God brought deliverance.

Read Together

Read, listen, and explore the story

Read each KJV passage, open the matching NKJV audio book, then use the child-friendly retelling to help young readers understand what happened.

Each listening button opens the matching individual NKJV book link from TGCN’s Audio Bible page.

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Key Truth

God’s presence and power—not our size, confidence, or resources—make faithful obedience possible.

The Story

God carries His promise forward.

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God meets a fearful man

The Lord found Gideon hiding and promised, “Surely I will be with thee.”

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Obedience close to home

Gideon began by tearing down an idol, even though he was afraid.

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Too few to boast

God reduced the army to three hundred so Israel could not claim the victory for itself.

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God wins the battle

At God’s direction, the men used trumpets, jars, and torches while the Lord confused the enemy.

What Can We Learn?

Truth for everyday life

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God’s Presence

We can obey because God is with us, not because we feel fearless.

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Patience

God patiently helped Gideon take the next faithful step.

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Humility

God made the army small so the people would know He saved them.

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Right Worship

Gideon first had to remove an idol and honor the true God.

Memory Verse • KJV

“…The Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.”
Judges 6:12

Think About It

Wonder together

  1. Where was Gideon when God called him?
  2. Why did God make Gideon’s army smaller?
  3. What unusual tools did the soldiers carry?
  4. What small step of obedience can you take today?

Family Discussion

Bring the lesson home

Remember

Name something that feels too big to do alone.

Practice

Talk about the difference between confidence in self and confidence in God.

Respond

Choose one small faithful step your family can take.

Activity

Torch in a Jar

Roll yellow paper into a torch and cover it with a paper cup “jar.” Lift the jar while retelling how Gideon’s army revealed its torches.

You’ll need: paper cup, yellow paper, tape, and crayons.

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Explore Together

Retell the adventure

Use the four reading cards above to retell Gideon’s story. Draw one picture for each moment.

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Gideon Activity Pack

Printables are coming soon

These numbered spaces are ready for original or properly licensed artwork and activities.

GI-001

Coloring Page

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GI-002

Story Sequence Activity

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Promise Activity

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Faith in Action Sheet

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Word Search

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GI-006

Maze

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Memory Verse Sheet

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Family Discussion Page

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Bible Truth Matching Game

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Completion Certificate

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Prayer

Let’s pray together

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that Your strength is enough when we feel weak or afraid. Help us remove anything that takes Your place, take the next step of obedience, and give You all the credit for what You accomplish. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Adventure Passport

Your journey through God’s story

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