Definition
think like the world thinks or love what the world loves (1 John 2:15)
friend with the world
And they abandoned the Lord, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt. They went after other gods, from among the gods of the peoples who were around them, and bowed down to them. And they provoked the Lord to anger.
Judges 2:12
Why did Israel owe complete obedience to God? (Judges 2)
God had rescued them from Egypt, brought them into the promised land and made an unbreakable covenant with them. (Judges 2:1)
What did the angel of Lord say He was going to do in Judges 2?
He said He would stop driving the Canaanites out of the land. (Judge 2:3)
God's anger burns against what kind of people?
those who reject Him. (Psalm 7:11; John 3:18)
Believed God
Faith
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.’
Judges 7:2
Why did God send the Midianites to attack Israel?
He sent them to punish Israel for disobeying God. (Judges 6:1)
What did God promise Gideon when Gideon doubted?
God promised to be with him. (Judges 6:16)
What kind of people does God use to deliver Israel in Gideon's example?
imperfect people (fearful and doubtful)
Someone who took a vow to be specially set apart for God for a specific time of time (Numbers 6)
Nazirite
Then Samson called to the Lord and said, “O Lord God, please remember me and please strengthen me only this once, O God, that I may be avenged on the Philistines for my two eyes.”
Judges 16:28
What are three things that Nazirites should not do?
Not to cut his/her hair (Numbers 6:5; Judge 13:5)
2.Not to touch a dead body (Numbers 6:6)
3. Not to drink alcohol or anything from grapes (Numbers 6:3-4; Judge 13:4)
What are the similarities and difference before Samson and Jesus?
Like Samson --
1) Jesus was born to an obscure family in a miraculous way
2) Jesus' greatest victory came through His own death
Unlike Samson --
Jesus never sinned
In Judges 13-16 (Samson), God delivers His people even when -----------. (fill the blank)
they don't deserve it.
in control of everything, everywhere, all the time
Possess supreme or ultimate power
Sovereign
Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a redeemer, and may his name be renowned in Israel!
Ruth 4:14
Who did Naomi blame for her troubles? What does it reveal about her view of God?
She blamed God. This showed she knew God was in control, but she did not trust Him (God) to be good.
Was it just a coincidence that Ruth happened to be in Boaz's field?
No. God is sovereign over coincidences.
God is - - - - - - - - - to - - - - - His people. (Book of Ruth, fill the blank)
Sovereign
bless