Judges 3:31
Message Notes
October 3, 2021 | Teacher: Ken Wilson
JUDGES: A Faithful God in a Broken World
"Shamgar: Warrior Without a Weapon"
(Judges 3:31)
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Shamgar - Barry Webb
Right in Their Own Eyes - MacArthur
Amalekites - Britannica and BIBD
Ammonites - The Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Moabites - The Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Philistines - The Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Introductions:
• The Problem of a Violent Conquest
• A Litany of Pagan Players:
- Moabites
- Ammonites
- Amalakites
- Philistines
- Canaanites
- Midianites
Opposition From All Sides (3:8,13,31)
God's people are often oppressed and seemingly disarmed by the world.
An Unlikely Hero (3:31)
God often uses obscure and unexpected people to advance His purposes.
An Unseemly Background (3:31)
God can use people with questionable backgrounds to do great things.
An Unconventional Weapon (3:31)
God often uses unpredictable means to advance His purposes.
God can use obscure people with questionable backgrounds
using unconventional means to do great things for Him.
Next Steps
Truth - God can use anyone, anywhere, anytime, with anything to accomplish His purposes.
Warning - Don't sit on the sidelines for eighty years.
Challenge - Step out and do something great for God.
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 - Exodus 4:1-17
• Tuesday - 1 Samuel 16:1-13
• Wednesday - Psalm 78
• Thursday - Ephesians 3:1-13
• Friday - Judges 4:1-24
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 seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• Read Judges 3:31.
• What stands out in this passage or from the message?
• What kind of opposition do you feel right now in your spiritual life?
• How has God used unlikely heroes in your life? Have you ever been used as an unlikely hero?
• Is there anything in your background that you think would be "unseemly" if it were known? Is it safe to share that as a story of redemption? It may not but perhaps it would. Make sure God gets the glory with whatever you share.
• Is there something that God has used in your life that was surprising to cause you to grow in your spiritual walk?
• Are you on the sidelines? How are you serving right now?
• Is God calling you to something new, exciting, or even risky?
Finances
Weekly Budget 28,846
Giving For 09/19 29,507
Giving For 09/26 32,185
YTD Budget 375,000
YTD Giving 364,096
over (10,905)
Generations Campaign
Total Pledge 1,535,065
Received-to-date 1,610,632
2021 Fellowship Women’s Conference
Reconnect to Self, Others & Jesus:
Communication, Candid Conversations, and Collaboration
Friday PM, October 8 & Saturday AM, October 9 at Fellowship
(Worship Center). Final Registration $20, October 5
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Register at fellowshipconway.org/register or the Connection Center.
Childcare provided by texting Shanna, 501-336-0332
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Get Equipped at Fellowship
Fellowship invites people to enter God’s story, equipping and releasing reproducing disciples of Jesus Christ. Let’s get equipped!
• Church History: Resurrection to time 325 A.D. - October 10 - November 7
For a full description and to register go to fellowshipconway.org/equipped.
Fellowship Kids Pumpkin Patch - October 16, 10-12 Noon
Bring the family and join us at Schaeffers/Collins Pumpkin Patch for some fun. Enjoy the hay and horse rides, animal petting barn, pumpkin picking, and concessions while making memories.
OCC Packing Party Oct 11: 12-2 p.m. & 6:00-8:00 p.m. • Oct 12: 10-12 p.m. & 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Our annual packing party for Operation Christmas Child is spread over two days with 4 time slots. During these two days, we will pray for 2400 children, their families, and communities as they receive boxes filled with goodies and presented with the Gospel of the Greatest Gift, Jesus Christ. Get your fingerprints on global missions as we send the hope of Jesus to children around the world. Evening sessions will provide childcare for ages six and under, text Shanna at 336-0332 to RSVP.
Father/Son CampOut
Attention fathers with sons ages 5-18 years. We are planning a great campout for October 29-30, Friday-Saturday, at The Blass Scout Reservation in Damascus. Plan now to make memories of camping and fishing with other men from Fellowship.
Join a Small Group
Fellowship’s Home Church Ministry has launched, but there is still time to join a small group of believers focused on connecting, growing, and serving together. For more information, go to fellowshipconway.org/homechurch for more information.
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.