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What does the Bible say about Gideon's altar in Judges?

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In Judges 6, God commands Gideon to tear down the altar of Baal, symbolizing the destruction of false worship.

In Judges 6:25-26, God instructs Gideon to tear down his father's altar to Baal and build an altar to the Lord on a rock. This act signifies a repudiation of idolatry and the need for true worship. It illustrates the gospel theme of tearing down the old ways of false religion and replacing them with the new covenant established in Christ, portraying Him as our ultimate sacrifice.
Scripture References: Judges 6:25-26

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Tearing Down the Altar by Christ
Eric Lutter · Dec 4, 2022
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