Judges (Part 1)
What is a judge?
a wise and brave person chosen by God to lead the people others or to carry out God’s message
This person heard someone calling out his name in the middle of the night. Who was this person?
SAMUEL!
Why did the people of Israel want a king?
To be like the other nations who had kings
Why did the Israelites need judges?
They kept forgetting about God and needed someone to remind them of God and all that they do.
This judge had the gift of super strength that was given by God. Who is he?
SAMSON!
Hannah prayed hard with her ________ and words easily came out from her lips.
heart <3
Who was chosen to be the first king of the Israelites?
King Saul
What rules did Samson have to follow and why did he have to follow them?
No cutting hair, no grape drinks and no touching dead things.
He had to follow these rules to protect himself.
This judge was the only female judge and helped Barak lead the Israelites to war. Who is it?
DEBORAH!
What did Hannah pray for, and how did God answer?
She prayed for a son and God gave her son which was named Samuel
What did Samuel do to Saul to show that God had chosen him as king?
Anointed his head with oil
Before David became king, what did he do?
He was a shepherd, a musician...and defeated Goliath!
This judge was chosen by God to save the Israelites from the Midianites. Who is it?
GIDEON!
How did Boaz show kindness and help Ruth and Naomi?
Offered Ruth to work in his fields, shared his water and food.
What did God warn the Israelites about having a king?
The kings would one day take their stuff away and make them into slaves.
What did Samuel say when he knew God was speaking?
"Speak, Lord, your servant is listening."
Gideon built an altar for God and named it….?
The Lord is Peace.
What is a redeemer?
Someone who helps, rescues, and brings you into something good
Why didn’t God choose David’s oldest, strongest brother to be king?
He was not focused on outer appearance, he was looking for someone with a good heart
What did David use to defeat Goliath?
5 stones, a sling and his FAITH!