WHO WAS GIDEON
Who was Gideon?
An Israelite chosen by God
How did this situation affect the people?
Fear / discouragement
How did Gideon respond when God called him?
He questioned
MEMORY VERSE???
Judges 6:12
What does God see in us all
potential
What was Gideon doing when God called him?
Hiding while working
What did the Midianites do during harvest?
Stole crops / destroyed food
What question did Gideon ask about God?
Why is this happening if God is with us?
What did God promise Gideon?
“I will be with you”
Is having doubt wrong?
No, but you shouldn't stay doubtful, and strive to change
How did Gideon describe himself?
The weakest / least in his family
Who were oppressing the Israelites?
Midianites
What did the angel call Gideon?
Mighty warrior
What did God focus on instead of Gideon’s weakness?
His presence
Where does true strength come from?
God.
Was Gideon confident at the start?
No
Where did the Israelites hide?
Caves / mountains
What was Gideon mainly struggling with?
Doubt / insecurity
How did God respond to Gideon’s doubts?
With patience
What matters more than ability?
Obedience
What kind of person was Gideon at the beginning?
Afraid / doubtful / unconfident
Why was the situation especially discouraging for the Israelites?
They kept losing everything repeatedly / cycle of loss and fear
What did Gideon focus on instead of believing God’s words?
His weakness / situation
Why did God choose someone like Gideon?
To show it’s not about ability but God’s power / He uses unlikely people
According to the lesson, what really matters in your relationship with God?
Not where you start, but if you keep trusting and growing