Greedy men and women have corrupted the bible to make a buck. And who died sinless on a cross as a sacrifice for the sin of all who put their faith in him. The gideons provide this bible app free of charge and have distributed over 2 billion bibles through the generous donations of christians all over the world. We invite you to read along with us by downloading our calendar as a pdf file. The church presentation is foremost a relationshipbuilder for the gideons with the pastor and congregationenhancing prayer support, use of the gideoncard bible program, friends of gideons, and membership. July august datemorningevening 1 job 21,22 acts 10. It is the revised berkeley version in modern english. Click on the above link to download the new international version holy bible pdf. China is indicated in green as it is partially open to the gideons international.
Gideon, like many of us, doubted his own abilities. When we hear the name gideon, most of us think about his 300 soldiers or a fleece spread beneath the evening sky. The gideons international believes in the inerrancy of the word of god, holding that its the true story of a savior, jesus christ, who was gods son, born of a virgin. Then the sons of srael did what was evil in the sight of the ld and the l d gave them into the hands of midian seven years. In the story of gideon, we learn an important lesson. The point that we can learn from lessons like this one about gideon is that god can take ordinary people and use them mightily in his kingdom. Gideon was a weak man from a weak family, but god was far greater than gideon s weaknesses. Jul 01, 2016 the gideons international officially began distributing scriptures to soldiers in 1941 at induction centers under the motto, arm them with the gospel too. Gideon bible app offers mobile access to scripture in a multitude of languages including text and dramatized audio bibles so you can read and listen to the bible in your own language. The gideons bible is a pop culture icon, even earning a line in the beatles white album, when paul mccartney sang, rocky raccoon checked into his room only to find gideon s bible. For more information about the ministry of the gideons, please contact. Gideon is among a nation of people who have stopped moving forward. Mar 17, 2020 the gideons bible is a pop culture icon, even earning a line in the beatles white album, when paul mccartney sang, rocky raccoon checked into his room only to find gideons bible.
Help in time of need gideons international new zealand. We also want to make sure the bible is available to you. Publication date 1966 usage attributionnoncommercialnoderivs 4. An angel came to him and called upon him to save israel from the hand of midian. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable.
Visit our site each day or download the calendar as a pdf file. Gideon bible app offers mobile access to scripture in a multitude of languages including text and dramatized audio bibles so you can read and listen to the. Equipping the worlds military for spiritual battle the. The first book of moses, called genesis genesis 1 the creation in the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. However, i have had difficulty verifying that date.
Gideonsuk giving everyone the chance to discover god in. Niv bible new international version holy bible is given below for free download as pdf. The gideons international in australia read the bible in a year. This time it is the oldest of the modern english versions they have distributed. When we hear the name gideon, most of us think about his 300 soldiers or the fleece he laid out under the evening sky. English page 1 of 5 leadership lessons from the life of gideon general rtd srilal weerasooriya 1. That is why we serveto see people turn to christ after reading a bible or new testament. While gideons are mostly known for placing gods word in hotels, reaching the lost with the gospel. Because the gideons so quickly became associated with hotel room bibles, the association has, at times, had to remind its members that the bibles are but a means to an end, not an end in themselves. Holy bible containing the old and new testaments translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared commonly known as the authorized king james version the gideons international date. The gideons international in australia read the bible in. There are lots of excellent sources of this information if you are interested in learning more. Our single objective is to win people for christ by personally sharing our faith and distributing gods word around the world. Also available gideon leader kit includes one member book and two dvds of priscillas seven teaching sessions.
Life of gideon bible study notes verse by verse gideon portrait of a valiant warrior a surprising greeting text. Gideons version containing the old and new testaments, translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations. With the help of god, gideon goes on to destroy the altar of baal and miraculously defeat the army of midian with only 300 men. The gideons primary activity is distributing copies of the bible free of charge. The gideons international is an association of christian business and professional men who are dedicated to distributing gods word around the world. Gideon in the bible overcame doubt to answer gods call.
Working in canada and around the world, our distinctives can be summed up in three ways. How to download and use the gideon bible app trustworthy word. History of niv bible the new international version project was started after a meeting in 1965 at trinity christian college in palos heights, illinois between the. Sharing gods word the gideons international in canada. This is a story about god and his peoplehis love for them, as well as his strength operating in spite of, even through, their weakness. Within 20 years of the first placement of a gideon bible in a hotel room, the association distributed one million bibles. Who are the gideons international, and what do they. If you download the gideon bible app, these are included on the app as well.
I have been a gideon for more than 40 years so i can give part of the answer. The gideons international is an association of christian business and professional men and their wives dedicated to telling people about jesus through sharing personally and by providing bibles and new testaments. I believe that the gideons started using this version in 1974. The holy bible containing the old and new testaments. Free holy bible, sharing the word of god in numerous languages. Note that countries indicated in orange are still closed to the gideons international. The gideon church presentation is as integral to our ministry as the distribution of scriptures. January 2004 the text of the king james version kjv of the holy bible also called the authorized version av by some is in the public domain. A great reading or witnessing tool featuring the bible in your language, plus the helps from the gideons. Gideon was the son of joash, from the abiezrite clan in the tribe of manasseh and lived in ephra ophrah. This bible distribution is a worldwide enterprise taking place in around 200 countries, territories and possessi.
Sadly, gideons is distributing the filth of the niv, furthering their corruption and rewarding their tampering with the bible. The gideons international is the result of a meeting between two men who wished to band commercial travelers together for evangelism. Containing the old and new testaments, translated out of the original tongues and with the former translations diligently compared, 1966. Join priscilla for a bible study that will open your eyes to a brand new perspective on yourself, your god, and gideon. Introduction we see in the bible that god is able to use anyone for the glory of his kingdom if that person is obedient to his call. Whether its a full bible, the newlife app on someones phone, or one of our scripture magazines, people are reading a copy of gods word and discovering his free offer of salvation. Rather than bog you down with too many details, well just give you this brief description. We want to make sure that when people turn to the bible for help, they can easily find the guidance they need, especially if theyve never read the bible before. Dec 31, 2010 the gideons international believes in the inerrancy of the word of god, holding that its the true story of a savior, jesus christ, who was gods son, born of a virgin.
The love of money is the root of all evil 1st timothy 6. St3 leadership lessons from the life of gideon original. This article is an excerpt from the member book of priscilla shirers bible study, gideon. God chose a very unlikely man to lead the israelites to freedom. The auxiliary of gideons are wives who support the work with prayer and by participating in many of the functions of gideons, including the placement of bibles.
I dont know what the current international policy is, but here in south africa we currently distribute the esv english standard version. Tracking the roots of the english bible is a long lesson in church history, religious politics and selfsacrificing linguistics. The gideons international is an interdenominational ministry with offices around the world in 15 national association countries. Which translation of the bible does the gideons international.
The best way to study a biblical character or book is to observe the entire contet in which it is set. The international headquarters office will be closed for new year day, wednesday, january 1. For many of you, when you hear the name, gideons, you think about the bibles bearing the gideons name, which you regularly see in hotels. If you are new to theconnection, please complete the form below. The story of gideon in the bible is told in judges chapters 68.
It shows how to deal with the situations and crises we face day by day. This 7session study will encourage you to recognize your weakness as the key that. We believe he arose again from the grave, conquering death. King james bible king james version kjv search the bible. While we are known worldwide for our work with hotels, we predominantly share scriptures in schools and colleges, prisons and jails, hospitals, and medical offices. Mar 18, 2012 based on the success of the gideons bible project the groups own statistics claim 25% of the people who check into a hotel room will read the bible placed there other religious groups. Gideons 300 defeat the midianite army childrens bible. Translated out of the original tongues and with the. One of the unique things about the gideon bibles is the help sections.
Jul 17, 2016 i have been a gideon for more than 40 years so i can give part of the answer. An inspiring introduction to the holy book the gideons. He is introduced in chapter 6 of the book while he was harvesting wheat and hiding from the midianites. Also, watch below as priscilla discusses her inspiration for writing the study and what she hopes women will discover about god and themselves as a result of this study. You can support the work of the gideonsuk in many different ways. The reluctant warrior is also referenced in hebrews 11. Her nine bible studies span such topics as the exodus, hearing the voice of. In the bibles that the gideons distribute, there is usually a section showing people where look to find help for situations in daily life.
The helps provided heare are a guide to key verses and study topics. Nov 25, 20 one more post about the bibles distributed by the gideons. New international version niv bible pdf turnback to god. About this bible this edition of the holy bible is distributed free of charge throughout the world by the gideons international. The gideons daily bible reading calendar offers morning and evening verses every day a wonderful way to top and tail your day with the lord. The bible contains the mind of god, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. The bible, gods holy word, has the answer to every situation in life. Gideon judges 6 8 midianite takeover fleece gideon in the story of gideon, we learn an important lesson.
Prayer and bible reading are disciplines that are vital to your mental health and your influence in the world as a member of the gideons international. Gideons international is an evangelical christian association founded in 1899 in wisconsin. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who according to his abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of god through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. It provides scripture references if you are looking for help for. The gideons international receives incredible testimonies like this one on a regular basis. Here are two downloadable pdf charts that help explain a the roots of the. Tracking the roots of the english bible is a long lesson in church history, religious. God uses our weaknesses to show his glory when we realize we must depend on him. Bible translations the gideons international in canada. This is a story about god and his peoplehis love for them, as well as his strength operating in spite of, even through. The bible has the answer to every need in our life. Gideonsuk giving everyone the chance to discover god in a.
Gideon was the fifth judge over israel in the book of judges. Like everything else in the bible, this is a story about god and his. A 7session study by bestselling author priscilla shirer. Help in time of need help with lifes problems christian character for godly living in todays world. With a master s degree in biblical studies from dallas eological seminary, priscilla brings the depths of scripture to life. But gideons story is so much bigger than thatbigger than any one man and his mark on israels history. Discipleship lessons from the bronze age handouts for group participants if youre working with a class or small group, feel free to duplicate the following handouts in this appendix at no additional charge. But because you have so many soldiers, you might think that you won the battle by yourselves. How many of you were born wealthy, held a state or national office, has a doctorate degree. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set. What began in 1908 as an association of christian businessmen placing bibles in hotel rooms has evolved into an expanding mission to provide scriptures to all people in nearly every facet of life.
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