The main theme of the Book of Judges is that ____ can spiral out of control when you don't stay close to God!
SIN
He was very strong and told by God to never eat unclean food and never to cut his hair.
Samson
Boaz was a good guy, why?
He redeemed Ruth and her family. He married Ruth and took care of her.
Gideon used this object to slay 1000 men.
Jawbone of a donkey
One way to stay close to God is to bow your head and _______.
PRAY
She lied and tricked Samson.
Delilah
The Philistines were bad guys. Why
They wanted to kill Samson. They worshiped other gods and idols. They turned away from God.
Samson lied and said if you tie me up with this object I will be weak as typical men.
Bow Strings or New Rope
Another way to stay close to God is to read your ______.
Bible
He used a jawbone to slay 1000 men.
Gideon
The 300 men who stayed with Gideon were good guys, why?
They helped him slay the Midianites. They were his army.
Gideon used this object to wake up the Midianites and cause them to fight each other.
trumpet or horn
Name three people we studied in the Book of Judges.
Samson, Delilah, Ruth, Gideon
She was loyal, humble, and stood by her mother-in-law's side. Her husband was Boaz.
Ruth
Mrs. Sandy is a good guy because she works very hard for everyone. What is her last name?
Miller
Ruth was picking up this object when Boaz noticed her.
wheat or barley
The Book of Judge let's us know that anyone can be _____, in order to serve God. (Hint: Begins with an R)
Redeemed
__________ and __________ are ancestors of Jesus.
Ruth and Boaz
Samson was a bad guy at first but was redeemed by God in the end. Why was he considered a bad guy at first?
He didn't wait on God, and chased after several women. He lied to Delilah.
Gideon used this object to receive a sign from God.
fleece or wool