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Who attacked Israel?
The Midianites attacked Israel for 7 years.
Who did God call to fight against the Midianites?
God chose Gideon to fight against the Midianites.
How many men were in Gideon’s army?
There were just 300 men in Gideon’s army.
Who won, Israel or Midian?
Israel won because God made the Midianites kill each other.
Why did God send the Midianites to attack Israel?
He sent them to punish Israel for disobeying God.
What did God promise Gideon when Gideon doubted?
God promised to be with him.
Did Gideon believe God?
Gideon was hesitant and doubtful, but eventually he did believe.
When Gideon destroyed the idols, what did that show about Gideon, the Israelites, and the idols?
It showed that Gideon believed God, that the Israelites loved Baal instead of God, and that the idols were worthless.
Why did God send away all of Gideon’s men except 300?
God wanted to make it clear that victory was by His power, not by theirs.
How did Israel win the battle?
They won it without fighting because God made the Midianites fight each other.
Did Israel deserve to be delivered and given rest?
No. Gideon made lots of mistakes, and Israel still loved idols more than God. But God was merciful.
Is there any perfect leader?
Jesus is the only perfect leader. He never sinned, and He never loses.
Bonus Question: What is today's lesson's central truth
God delivers through imperfect people.
Bonus Question: What is today's lesson's Key Verse?
“The LORD said to Gideon, ‘The people with you are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hand, lest Israel boast over me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me” (Judg 7:2).
Activity Book #1: Judges 6:1 says the children of Israel did ________________ in the sight of the Lord.
evil
Activity Book #2: God punishes the Israelites by allowing the Midianites to __________ the produce of the earth (Judg 6:4).
devour
Activity Book Question #3: How did Gideon respond to God's call?
He complained.
Activity Book Question #4: God promised Gideon, "Do not fear, you shall not ______________" (Judg. 6:23).
Activity Book Question #5: God wanted to use a small number to fight the Midianites so Israel would not claim _________________ for themselves (Judg 7:4).
victory
Activity Book Question #6: Define the word justice.
God gives to each person what they deserve (Roman 2:6).
Activity Book #7: Define the word mercy.
God's compassion and pity on those whom He desires.
Activity Book #8: How did God show His justice and mercy in the gospel?
He justly poured out His wrath for sin. But He poured it on Christ who mercifully bore God’s wrath for those who deserved it.