Deborah
Deborah was a judge, but she was also a...?
Prophetess
Why did the Israelites pray for help?
The Midianites were stealing all of their food and animals, so they were starving.
What animal did Samson kill with his bare hands?
Lion
Who is the Redeemer of Israel and always willing to deliver us and welcome us back to Him?
Jesus Christ
Why did the Canaanites rule over the Israelites?
The Israelites had stopped keeping the Lord's commandments.
How many Israel soldiers fought the Midianites?
300
What did the angel tell Samson's parents not to do with his hair?
Never cut his hair because he is special to God.
What is a judge in the book of Judges?
They were generally military leaders and fighters.
The Lord can work _______ when we trust in His ways. (fill in the blank)
miracles
How did the Israelites defeat the Midianites?
They used trumpets and lamps to scare them. The noise and lights confused the Midianites so much that they started to fight each other. They cried out and ran away.
______ comes from faithfulness to our covenants with God. (fill in the blank)
Strength
How does the Lord go out before us?
Teach the world that we need to live righteously, and the Lord will always be there for us to help us.
Who did Barak ask to go with them to fight the Canaanite army?
Deborah
What did the Lord tell Gideon to destroy?
Places where the Israelites worshipped false gods.
What mistake did Samson make that caused him to be captured?
He didn't obey the Lord and he told his Philistine wife what made him strong.
What did we learn about the Lord from this stories?
He will always be there for us and he will do what he promises us.
Who did the woman named Jael kill?
Sisera, the leader of the Canaanite army.
How did Gideon narrow it down to the final group of soldiers to fight in the army?
He had them go to the river to drink. Those who drank from their hands were chosen to fight in the army, and those who drank from the river were sent home.
What was the main goal the Lord wanted Samson to complete?
Help the Israelites escape from the Philistines.
What is the cycle that was happening in these scripture stories?
Rebel, sorrow, deliverance.