30 Then the men of the city said to Joash, “Bring out your son, that he may die, because he has torn down the altar of Baal, and because he has cut down the wooden image that was beside it.”
31 But Joash said to all who stood against him, “Would you plead for Baal? Would you save him? Let the one who would plead for him be put to death by morning! If he is a god, let him plead for himself, because his altar has been torn down!”
Judges 6: 30-31 (New King James Version)
Discussion Questions:
- What do you fear most when you at your place of work or at school? What idols do you need to tear down ? （Judges 6:7-10, 15, 25-31)
- Do you remember God’s ways or His character when He interacts with you in the marketplace? What did Gideon have to trust God for in his battle against the Midianites? Do the simple math and calculate what resources he eventually had versus what he was up against? Finally why does God do that, and how is He always merciful? （Psalm 103:7, Judges 7:2-15, Judges 7:17-22]
- Many of us are called to be witnesses of Jesus in the marketplace, example to fight injustice, influence with values of integrity & honesty – are we taking that seriously? （Judges 8:18, 1 Peter 2:9, Galatians 4:7, Psalm 84:10-12）
Sermon Summary:
This week’s sermon focused on the story of Gideon (Judges 6-8) as a model for Christian leadership—facing fear, trusting God, and leading with integrity in the marketplace—through a panel discussion featuring leaders from healthcare, finance, and business who shared how Gideon’s struggles and victories parallel their own experiences. Like Gideon, we often feel inadequate, yet God calls us to tear down idols of fear and self-reliance (Judges 6:25-27) and step forward in faith, especially when resources seem insufficient, just as Gideon’s army was reduced to 300 men to prove victory comes from God alone (Judges 7:2-7). True leadership, as seen in Gideon’s refusal of power for personal gain (Judges 8:22-23), means upholding integrity, justice, and humility in our workplaces (1 Peter 2:9), trusting that God equips those He calls—not for personal glory, but for His kingdom’s impact in every sphere of influence.