Reformation
The Orders for the Reformation, vv. 25-26
A. The Particulars of the Orders
- Raze the altar of Baal
- Raise the altar of Jehovah
B. The Purpose of the Orders
- The Choice is God or Baal,
- Not God and Baal
C. The Place for the Orders–begin at home
The Obedience in the Reformation, v. 27
A. The Promptness in His Obedience–>”Then”
B. The Perspiration in His Obedience, altar of stones
C. The Prudence in His Obedience, at night
The Opposition to the Reformation, vv. 28-30
A. The Spurning of the Opposition
B. The Seriousness of the Opposition–death
C. The Source of the Opposition
D. The Stopping of the Opposition
- The Challenge to Baal, v. 31
- The Compliment for Gideon, v. 32–>he got a new name.