Main Point. God sustains trembling faith that tears down idols and trusts His Word.

Driving Question. What does real faith look like?

1. Faith tears down idols (25–32)

3 truths :

1. God starts reformation in the heart and home (25–26).
2. Faith obeys even when it trembles (27).
3. Bold faith can stir others to follow (28–32).

Application.
Faith starts at home by confronting hidden idols.
Faith obeys, even when we feel afraid.
Faith influences, as God uses trembling obedience to stir others.

2. Faith trusts God’s word (33–40)

3 observations.

1. God clothed Gideon.
2. God’s patience with weak faith.
3. God’s word is sufficient.

Takeaways
God cares more about your heart than your public ministry.
God honors trembling faith.
God is patient with weak faith.
True faith rests in Christ’s finished work—not our performance.