In addition to the New International Version (2011) of the Bible, the following resources were used to help write this sermon: Mark Adams, Gideon: Valiant Warrior, Redland Baptist Church, Rockville, MD, 6-11-00; Brian Bill, Gideon: Learning to Trust, from www.sermoncentral.com; J. Clinton McCann, Judges in the Interpretation Commentary, pp. 61-68; Joel Nelson, The Story of Gideon: The Making of a Hero, from www.sermoncentral.com; K. Lawson Younger, Jr., Judges/Ruth in The NIV Application Commentary, pp. 167-97.