Gideon's Shrinking Army

Send us Fan Mail When the Midianites gather a massive force, Gideon is nervous—but God patiently strengthens his faith with two fleece signs. Then God does something surprising: He sends home the fearful, then separates the rest at the river until only three hundred remain. After overhearing a Midianite’s dream that foretells their defeat, Gideon leads his tiny team with trumpets, jars, and hidden lamps. At Gideon’s signal, the jars shatter, lights blaze, and trumpets blast—God throws the enemy into confusion, and Israel wins without a sword swing. Kids learn that God gets the glory, uses small numbers in big ways, and helps us be brave when we feel outnumbered. Talk about it: Why did God keep making Gideon’s army smaller? What were the two “fleece” signs, and how did they help Gideon trust God? How did trumpets, jars, and lamps help win the battle? When do you feel outnumbered, and how can you remember that God is with you? Visit our website: kathyskidsstorytime.org We’d love to hear from you. To reach us quickly, click the “Send us a text” link at the top of the episode description. Or write to us by mail: Kathy’s Kids Storytime PO Box 44270 Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

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Gideon's Shrinking Army is an episode from Kathy's Kids Storytime by Ms. Kathy.

This episode is 5:27 long.

This episode was published on Jan 21, 2026.

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