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The book of Judges

Deborah: Prophetess, Warrior & Leader

Judges 4

Background and Introduction of Characters

  • Deborah: Prophetess/Seer, Warrior, Judge, Songwriter
  • Jabin: Canaanite King
  • Barak: Jewish general
  • Sisera: Jabin’s army captain
  • Jael: Wife of Heber

 

Three Godly Attributes of Deborah

 

  • Steadfast Devotion

Judges 5:7 (NLT)

    • Her Family
    • Her husband
    • Her nation
    • Her assignment
  • Unshakeable Confidence
    • As a woman
    • As a prophetess
    • As a leader

Other women used similarly in the Bible

    • Moses’ sister Miriam; Exodus 15:20
    • Huldah; 2 Kings 22;15
    • Anna; Luke 2:36
    • Philip’s daughter; Acts 21:8-9
  • Successful Leadership
    • Inspiring Others
    • Leading as a team
    • Finished her task.