Gideon
Who is the main character of today's story?
Gideon
Who should be #1 in our lives?
God!
What is an idol?
something that takes the place where God should be
What did the people do to the ephod?
They worshiped it!
What did he ask the people to give him?
their gold earrings
What was made out of the gold earrings?
An ephod or a special vest worn by priests
Why did the people want Gideon to rule over them?
Because he saved them
What did Gideon say when the people asked him to rule over them?
I won't rule over you, God will!