Great Bible Battles I. Introduction. A. Most of us are acquainted with Bible battles--but do we know the lessons they teach? B. There are physical and spiritual battles. C. Proper attire is necessary in both. II. Body. A. Moses and the children of Israel against the Amalekites: Exodus 17:8-16. 1. In Rephidim(Joshua--leader): v. 8-9a. 2. Moses to stand on hill with rod in hand: v. 9b. 3. Hold up--Israel won--let down--Israel lost: v. 11. 4. Aaron and Hur holds up Moses' hands: v. 12. 5. Note Hebrews 12:12-13. 6. Sometimes we need someone to help hold up our hands. B. Joshua and Amorites: Joshua 10:12-14. 1. God stays the Sun and Moon: How? 2. People amazed--Israel wins. 3. God fought for his people--does the same today. 4. Romans 8:28. 5. Prolonged the day for Israel to win--sometimes prolongs life for us to obey Him. C. Gideon and Midianites: Judges 6:1-7:23. 1. Gideon: lowest of the low. 2. Angel visits him(signs given). 3. Lord divides men(42,000 to 10,000 to 300). 4. Gideon strikes. 5. "Every man stood in his place": v. 21. 6. Ephesians 4:16. D. Saul and the Amalekites: I Samuel 15. 1. Lesson of disobedience. a. "Utterly destroy": command! b. Spared the king and best of cattle. 2. Could not hide deed(v. 28)--tried to blame the people. 3. Lost right to rule kingdom as a result. 4. Revelation 2:10. E. David and Goliath: I Samuel 17:31-54. 1. Eagerness of David: v. 31-37. 2. Equipment: staff, five smooth stones, sling. 3. Philistines make fun of David. 4. David came in name of Jehovah: v. 45. 5. David slays Philistine. 6. Colossians 3:17. F. The Christian's battle. 1. Foes and armor: Ephesians 6:11-17. 2. Weapons: II Corinthians 10:3-4. 3. Romans 13:12. 4. A never ending battle--one must go forward. III. Conclusion: II Timothy 4:7.-jy