The Battle is the Lords
God used this shepherd's weapon to defeat Goliath.
(To be clear, if Goliath was killed a firearm, the answer would be "What is a gun?" not "What is a bullet?".
What is a sling?
This city had walls that fell after Israel marched around them.
What is Jericho?
Jacob said to this son
"your brothers will praise you;
your hand will be on the neck of your enemies
your father’s sons will bow down to you"
Who is Judah?
This hymn speaks of finding refuge not in a castle or fortress but beneath wings .
What is "Under His Wings"?
He said "Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's."
Who is the Lord? (2 Chronicles 20:14-15)
Before facing an army "like the sand by the sea," this judge was told to reduce his force from 32,000 to 300 so that Israel would know the victory belonged to God.
Who is Gideon?
In Revelation, this city comes down from heaven adorned as a bride.
What is the New Jerusalem?
This King and Priest of God Most High received the first tithe
Who is Melchizedek, the King of Salem?
Jeremiah's words that God's mercies are "new every morning" form the basis of this hymn.
"Thou changest not, thy compassions they fail not.
As thou has been, thou forever will be"
What is "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"?
He said "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace."?
Who is Moses? (Exodus 14:14)
Armed with only a jawbone, I slew a thousand Philistines.
Who is Samson? (Judges 15)
This man led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls in fifty-two days, during the Second Temple period.
Who is Nehemiah?
This high priest temporarily wore a crown, pointing towards the coming of one who be both priest and king.
Who is Joshua the high priest?
Perhaps a command stated before battle:
“Rouse then soldiers,rally round the battle.
Ready, steady, pass the word along.”
What is "Sound the Battle Cry"?
The Lord said to him, "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness."
Who is Paul? (2 Corinthians 12:9)
A woman ended a battle by driving a tent peg through Sisera's head.
Who is Jael? (Judges 4)
According to Zechariah, the LORD Himself would be a wall of this around Jerusalem “and I will be its glory within.”
What is fire?
This uncrowned descendant of David, served as the Governor who took charge laying the foundation of the second temple and saw its completion.
Who is Zerubbabel?
This hymn is shaped around God's charge to His people to remain faithful amid trial, temptation and delay with emphasis on perseverance and watchful in light of the Messiah’s soon approaching.
“Sweet promise is given to all who believe
Behold I come quickly , mine own to receive”
What is "Hold Fast Till I Come"?
He said "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him."?
Who is Job?
This king's army sang praises while God caused confusion among the enemy, winning the battle without a fight.
Who is Jehoshaphat?
This Persian King's victory against the Babylonians allowed the captive Jews to return ro Judah to rebuild Jerusalem
Who is King Cyrus?
Jeremiah called Him a "righteous" One who will reign, Isaiah described Him as growing out of His roots and Zechariah presented Him as both Priest and King.
Who is "the Branch"?
A phrase the Israelites may have muttered when captured and taken to Babylon.
“I asked, as on
I bent my steps - the watchemn spake:
The long, dark night is almost gone,
The morning soon will break.”
What is "How Far from Home"?
To him the angel of the Lord said " ... Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts".
Zechariah (Zechariah 4:6)