We often ask God to baptize our weaknesses, but have you ever asked Him to baptize your strengths?

In this closing message on the life of Gideon, Pastor Coats explores the tragic final chapter of one of Israel's greatest judges. We see a man who started in crippling insecurity, rose to mighty victory, but ultimately fell into a trap of his own making.

While Gideon rightly refused to be crowned King of Israel , this message reveals how he subtly drifted into idolatry by creating a "Golden Ephod"—a rival altar that ensnared his entire family. It serves as a sober warning that our greatest attributes, if not continually submitted to God, can become our greatest downfall.

In this service, you will learn:

The Art of Diplomacy: How Gideon used a "soft answer" to defuse a potential civil war with the tribe of Ephraim.

The Snare of the Ephod: The story of the 43 pounds of gold ($3 million value) that Gideon turned into an idol, distracting Israel from the true Tabernacle.

The Unbaptized Arm: A powerful historical illustration of warriors who were baptized but held their sword arms out of the water so they could continue to sin—and how we do the exact same thing today .

Baptizing Your Strengths: Why submitting your talents and victories to God is just as important as submitting your sins and failures.

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