Lesson 77: Judges 6:24
The Blueprint — The Verse
So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
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The Context — The History
IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More during the judges era cycled through apostasy, oppression, and deliverance. Midianite raids devastated crops and drove families to hide in caves—a time of fear and weakened tribal leadership.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
The angel of the LORD met Gideon threshing wheat in a winepress and called him a mighty warrior. After receiving a sign of fire, Gideon named the place Yahweh Shalom—the LORD is Peace.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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And the LORD said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.
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And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Take thy father’s young bullock, even the second bullock of seven years old, and throw down the altar of BaalBaal is the chief Canaanite storm‑god — a powerful territorial elohim associated with rain, fertility, and kingship. In Scripture, Baal represents idolatry, spiritual rebellion, and the counterfeit authority of fallen divine beings opposed to YHVH. More that thy father hath, and cut down the grove that is by it:
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Discussion
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How can God call someone 'mighty' when they feel weak?
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What does it mean that the LORD is Peace in conflict?
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Where do you need God's peace before acting?
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