Judges 5:1-31 (b)

JUDGES: A Faithful God in a Broken World
"The Song of Deborah and Barak"
(Judges 5:1-31)


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Message Slides

Judges Chart - Bible Project

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)
The 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 mids 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 - Exodus 15:1-8
Tuesday - Exodus 15:9-12
Wednesday - Exodus 15:13-18
Thursday - Exodus 15:19-21
Friday - Judges 5:1-31

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 5:1-31.

•  What stands out in this passage or from the message?

•  What are some of your favorite Christian songs or hymns?  Why are those particular ones meaningful to you?

•  Deborah and Barak's song looks back at Israel's history and rehearses the Exodus Story (5:4-5).     What Biblical events stick in your mind as the major ones as you reflect on God's grand story of redemption?

•  Life is tough during these particular times for Israel (5:6-7).  What do you think the future will be like for "committed Christians" in the near future?

•  When have you answered God's call?  When have you "stayed by your boats" like the tribe of Dan (5:17)?

•  What do you know God is calling you to right now?  If you do not know, perhaps the group can help you talk through it.  

•  How have you seen God unmistakably intervene in your life?

Finances
Weekly Budget      28,846
Giving For 10/24   30,816
Giving For 10/31   18,129

YTD Budget          519,231
YTD Giving            503,243       
over                     (15,989)

Generations Campaign
Total Pledge 1,535,065
Received-to-date 1,614,882

Operation Christmas Child Collection Week is Almost Here!
We are excited about your involvement as we work toward our goal of 6,100 boxes! The GO Store, located in Downtown Conway, is the perfect place for you to buy approved items
to put in your box for a fraction of the cost of retail.
That means, if you plan to pack 1 box, you might be able to pack 2 or 3 boxes for the same amount! 

Also, we need MANY volunteers for OCC Collection Week, November 15 - 22,
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.

New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning.  If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you.  Please fill out the “Connect” section of your bulletin, tear it off, and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.

Fellowship 101
We invite you to join us Sunday morning, November 14, to learn more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to learn about our mission, values, and ministries. If you’re new to Fellowship, mark your calendars for Sunday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. (conference room) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. During this time you will get to meet some of our ministry leaders and ask questions that will help you in your search for a home church. We’re excited to meet you! Register at fellowshipconway.org/register

Griefshare - Surviving the Holidays
Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated? The Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. Saturday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by lunch. For more information, contact Joe and Mary Garner at 469-556-8962.  The cost is $5, register at www.fellowshipconway.org/register.

Fellowship Family Hike
Fellowship Kids Families, put on your hiking clothes, pack a lunch, and join us at Woolly Hollow on Saturday, November 13, starting at 10:00 a.m.  This is an event for kids of all ages. We will meet at the playground and pick a trail to go explore.  Come join in the fun!

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.  

Coming in 2022!
We are excited to announce Andrew Stauffer as the new NEXT, College and Young Adults Pastor to Fellowship Bible Church.  Andrew, Leah, and Selah will be here in January 2022.