I. Introduction (Judges 6)

• Israel had become an evil nation that had forgotten God’s laws (v 1a)
• God allowed the Midianites to conquer Israel for seven years (v 1b)
• The Midianites treated the Israelites very badly, robbing them and destroying their fields and crops (vv 2 – 5)
• The Israelites prayed to be freed from the Midianites (v 7)

II. God calls Gideon to free Israel (Judges 6)

Goal
Upon the completion of this study, athletes will understand the issues of alcohol and other drugs, and have a basic understanding of the OW2P program. Athletes will have the opportunity to examine their personal decision-making process. They will gain an understanding of the elements in their world that shape the decisions they make. They will be challenged to make a commitment to being drug and alcohol free by signing the OW2P Commitment Card.

Key Scriptures
1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Romans 12:1-2

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Goal
Athletes need to realize that it must begin with faith in Jesus Christ. The Lord alone is able to forgive. They must have the wisdom to make the right decisions and have the strength to carry those decisions out. Athletes will be presented with the claims of Jesus Christ and will be challenged to make Him the Lord and Savior of their lives.

Key Scriptures
Hebrews 11:1-3; Hebrews 12:2-3; Galatians 2:20; James 2:17-19

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Goal
A commitment to be drug and alcohol free is a firm pledge, not a conditional promise. A commitment does not change because of circumstances. A commitment is a stake in the ground.

Key Scriptures
Romans 12:1-2; Luke 9:23; Joshua 24:15

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