GIDEON THE FLEECE AND THE FLAME

by Jp Leonel

Overview

Israel cowers under the brutal oppression of the Midianites. Fields lie trampled, livestock is stolen, and hope seems lost. Then the Lord calls a simple farmer named Gideon. Afraid and hesitant, Gideon is evaluated by signs and whispers of angels, pushed to trust a God far greater than himself.
From a frightened man hiding in a winepress, he rises to command an army, yet God whittles it down to only three hundred men. With trumpets, torches, and faith alone, Gideon leads them into the enemy camp, and the impossible becomes reality. Chaos erupts among the Midianites, fear fractures their ranks, and God delivers His people through the courage of the weak.
But victory is not without cost. Gideon wrestles with pride, the allure of idolatry, and the fragile hearts of his people. This is a story of divine power, human weakness, and the timeless truth: God's purposes prevail, even with the most unlikely heroes. Israel is crushed under the weight of Midianite oppression. Crops are destroyed, flocks are stolen, and fear rules the land. Then God calls Gideon, a simple, hesitant farmer, to confront the enemy. With a mere three hundred men, hidden torches, and the sound of trumpets piercing the night, Gideon strikes terror into the hearts of thousands. Faith, not force, wins the day, revealing a God who works through the weak to accomplish the impossible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798268219616
Publisher:	Amazon KDP
Publication date:	10/03/2025
Pages:	138
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

The Apostle Paul, or the inspired author of Hebrews, wrote with urgency. In Hebrews 11:32, he says, “And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, and Jephthah, about David and Samuel, and the prophets.” In a few sweeping words, he names heroes of faith whose lives shaped God’s story for His people. He acknowledges their courage, their flaws, and their moments of hesitation, yet he does not linger. Their stories, rich with lessons and divine encounters, are only briefly sketched because time and space would not allow him to unpack them fully.
This is where JP Leonel steps in. He takes the time to tell these stories in depth, giving voice to the men and women whose faith carried the weight of God’s promises. He paints the doubts, fears, triumphs, and struggles that the book of Hebrews references. Gideon, for instance, is not just a name on a list; he is a man wrestling with fear, questioning his own strength, yet ultimately yielding to God’s guidance to become a mighty leader. Through detailed narrative, dialogue, and insight into Gideon’s inner life, JP Leonel brings the character to life, allowing readers to see the human and divine dimensions of faith intertwined.
Though Gideon’s story unfolds in the pages of the Old Testament, it resonates in the New Testament and in our own lives. He exemplifies how God works through ordinary, hesitant, and imperfect people to accomplish extraordinary purposes. By exploring Gideon’s journey, JP Leonel offers readers not only a historical account but a spiritual encounter, inviting them to step into the same faith and courage that shaped God’s chosen leaders. P Leonel is a dedicated servant of God with a profound passion for the Word of God and a heart to share its life-transforming message with others. With a solid foundation in biblical studies from a Bible college and ongoing theological training at Dallas Theological Seminary, JP Leonel’s journey has been one marked by a relentless pursuit of God’s truth and a desire to equip others for their own spiritual growth. JP Leonel’s missionary heart has taken him to the far reaches of the globe for over three decades. His extensive missionary work spans continents, including Africa (Uganda and Tanzania), Asia (Cambodia), and South America (Bolivia, Argentina, Mexico), where he has tirelessly shared the message of salvation and hope.