"But the ______ said to ________...
Lord; Samuel
The author of Judges.
Who is Samuel?
Talked with God, tested using fleece, and trusted...eventually.
Who is Gideon?
He was the last judge and the first prophet.
Who was Samuel?
This was the name and tribe of the first king of Israel.
Who is Saul the Benjamite (or of Benjamin)?
"Do not look on his ________ or on the ________ of his stature, because I have _________ him."
appearance; height; rejected
Full of God's strength, but empty of integrity.
Who is Samson?
A power couple that inspired others and fight alongside each other.
Who are Deborah and Barak?
They were rejected as king by the Israelites
This quality was demonstrated while Saul was looking for his father's donkeys.
What is a strong sense of responsibility?
For the ______ sees not as ______ sees...
Lord; man
Born of a childless woman, grew up physically blessed by God, spoke in riddles or parables, and their death affected many lives.
Who were Samson and Jesus?
Fought valiantly, but needlessly sacrificed his daughter.
Who is Jephthah?
Just like Samson, Samuel was also asked to do this.
What is "never cut his hair?"
For both Saul and all believers, God desires this and not sacrifice.
What is obedience?
...______ looks on the _______ ________...
man; outward appearance
Through violence and overpowering their enemies.
How did Samson solve problems?
A judge that fought left-handed and killed a very fat king.
Who is Ehud?
They were priests that lead Israel but also had corrupt sons that were rejected by God.
Who are Eli and Samuel?
Convenience, Impulse, and half-heartedness.
What are the types of sacrifices that caused Saul to fail?
...but the ______ ______ on the ______.”
Lord looks; heart
Unfaithfulness, consequences, repentance, prosperity.
The cycle of brokenness found in Judges
The first judge.
Who is Othniel?
This made Samuel a very effective leader as he guided Israel to become a kingdom.
What is "his relationship with God?"
David defeated these as a boy.
What are wild animals, Saul's demons, and Goliath the Phillistine?