Judges 5:1-31
Message Notes
November 14, 2021 | Teacher: Ken Wilson
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JUDGES: A Faithful God in a Broken World
"The Song of Deborah and Barak"
(Judges 5:1-31)
Remember Song Lyrics - Wilken
YHWH, Deborah, Jael, and Barak - Younger
A Song of Salvation (5:1-3)
The only appropriate response to salvation is praise.
The Report of Salvation (5:4-8)
The faithful rehearse the deeds of the Lord's salvation story.
The Willing Participants - Tribes (5:9-15)
The faithful respond to the call to participate in the Lord's salvation story.
The Cautious Cowards - Tribes (5:16-18)
The fearful ignore the call to participate in the Lord's salvation story.
The True Hero (5:19-22)
The Lord is the sovereign Hero who wins the battle from heaven.
A Harsh Indictment (5:23)
Refusal to enter the battle is condemned.
A Poetic Portrayal of Participation - Individual (5:24-27)
he willing participants in the Lord's salvation story are blessed.
A Taunt of a Tyrant's Mother - Individual (5:28-30)
The world makes big promises and delivers only death.
A Theological Application (5:31)
The faithful anticipate the victory of the Lord and experience peace.
The Lord is the sovereign Hero
of every true salvation story.
Next Steps
Truth
The Lord is the true source of victory for His people.
Warning
Fearfully staying safe, rather than entering the battle is dangerous.
Challenge
Experience the blessing of obedient trust in the midst of spiritual warfare.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
• Monday - Romans 12:1-8
• Tuesday - 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
• Wednesday - 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
• Thursday - Ephesians 4:1-16
• Friday - Judges 6:1-40
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seekGod’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• Read Judges 5:1-31 again. (Perhaps try reading from a different translation.)
• What stands out in this passage, or from the message?
• What are some none church examples of the need for each person to participate and do their part?
• Describe a time when you experienced the consequences of a lack of participation; either because you did not participate or others left you without enough support.
• What is the most fulfilling thing you do in your life? Why do you think that is so?
• How can you make a contribution to the purposes of God in a way that is fun and fulfilling? Does this sound like "willing volunteers" (v. 9)?
• Why do you think some people stayed behind by the campfires (v. 16)?
• Why do you think Dan lingered by the ships in the coves (v.17)?
• Why did the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali risk their very lives (v.18)?
• What does this passage ask of us personally?
Finances
Weekly Budget 28,846
Giving For 10/31 18,129
Giving For 11/07 38,836
YTD Budget 548,077
YTD Giving 542,079
over (5,999)
Generations Campaign
Total Pledge 1,535,065
Received-to-date 1,616,532
Operation Christmas Child Collection Week is Here!
We need volunteers for OCC Collection Week starting tomorrow, so please visit the Fellowship app on your phone and click the OCC icon to sign up or visit the website and click on the OCC menu. You can drop off your shoe boxes any time this week, but next Sunday, November 21st is the LAST day we can accept shoe boxes for 2021. Thank you for helping us reach our 6,100 shoe box goal!
During the loading process, it would be incredibly helpful to have additional dollies/hand trucks available. If you have one of these we could use, please bring it to the church next Sunday.
You can pick it up next Monday after the loading process is complete.
New to Fellowship?
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Fellowship Parents’ Night Out
It is that time again! We are getting ready for Parents’ Night Out. If you would like a few hours to yourself in the middle of the busy holiday season, we are here for you. Register at www.fellowshipconway.org/register. You can drop your kids off with us Friday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. Just don’t forget to pick them up at 8:30 p.m. We are looking forward to it and we hope you are too!
A Place For You
Finding just the right area to serve can sometimes be intimidating, but knowing what opportunities are available and the time commitment is to fulfill the role could help you make the right connection. Go to fellowshipconway.org/serve to see current and ongoing service opportunities for a good fit and try out what interests you.
Black & White
A Red Carpet Event benefiting the Harbor Home will be Thursday, December 9 at Legacy Acres, 5:30 p.m. To purchase table/tickets call the Harbor Home at 501-499-8622 or go to www.harborhome.com.
Christmas offering
Our annual Christmas offering will be taken in the month of December. Please keep Fellowship in mind as you consider your end-of-the-year gifts. More information coming on December 5th.
Join a Small Group
Coming in January! If you haven’t had an opportunity to seek out and join a Home Church, January is a great time to jump in! For more information, go to fellowshipconway.org/homechurch for more information.
Christmas Eve Services
Join us Christmas Eve for our candlelight service at 4:00 or 6:00 p.m.