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
IsraelThe nation chosen by Yahweh as His own covenant people, descended from Jacob (Israel) and formed into a distinct identity at Sinai. In the biblical worldview, Israel is God’s allotted portion among all nations after Babel (Deuteronomy 32), set apart to reveal His character, law, and redemptive plan. Israel carries the promises given to Abraham, the mission of representing Yahweh... 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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Yahweh said to him, “Peace be to you! Don’t be afraid. You shall not die.”
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That same night, Yahweh said to him, “Take your father’s bull, even the second bull seven years old, and throw down the altar of BaalThe chief Canaanite storm and fertility god, worshiped throughout the ancient Near East. Baal was believed to control rain, crops, and seasonal cycles, making him central to Canaanite religion. In the biblical worldview, Baal is one of the rebellious territorial elohim assigned to the nations after Babel, later demanding worship and corrupting the people under his authority. Israel’s prophets—especially Elijah—confront... More that your father has, and cut down the Asherah 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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