Judges 7:8-8:35 ; Proverbs 11:19-28 ; John 5:31-47 "Deutsche Bauernkunst, III" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Acrylic on Wood In Judges 7:8-8:35, we see how God used Gideon to overcome the Midianite oppressors of Israel. A strange character, Gideon has another name – “Jerubbaal” (Judges 7:1) – which means “contender against Baal.” This name indicates that Gideon is zealous for God and for His purposes in opposition to this heathen deity. Apparently, Gideon seems to th