Under the Palm Tree of Deborah (Judges 4-5)

Under the Palm Tree of Deborah (Judges 4-5)

Judges 4-5

I. Use your words for the Lord

    A. Speak the commands of God (4:6-9; Titus 2:3-5)
    B. Speak words of positivity despite obstacles (4:14; 1 Timothy 3:11)
    C. Speak words of wisdom that others desire to hear (4:5; 1 Timothy 5:11-13)

II. Use your influence for the Lord

    A. Earn respect and devotion (4:4-5; 1 Timothy 2:9-10)
    B. Comforting impact (5:7; 1 Peter 3:1-6)
    C. Strengthening force (4:24; Acts 9:36-41)
    D. Influence affects change

      1. The safety of the roads (5:6; 5:10-11)
      2. The civility at the gates (5:8; 5:11)
      3. Peace for 40 years! (5:31; Matthew 5:9; Philippians 4:2)

III. Use your station in life for the Lord

    A. Prophetess (4:4; Exodus 15:20; 2 Kings 22:14-20)
    B. Wife (4:4; Proverbs 31)
    C. Judge (4:4; the only woman to wear this title in Israel)

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