Othniel and Shamgar
Othniel was the younger brother of who?
Caleb
Bonus: who was the other faithful spy?
Was Ehud left or right handed?
Leftyyyy
What was the name of the man who was supposed to go do battle with Canaan that asked for Debby’s help?
Barak
Bonus: what NT epistle lists him as a faithful hero?
What was the name of Ruth’s mother in law?
Naomi
Name one thing Gideon’s army used to scare Midian?
Bonus: Name the other two
What book of the Bible was Othniel introduced in?
Joshua
What evil, fat king did Ehud assassinate?
Eglon
What was the name of the tent peg lady?
Jael
Bonus: Who did she kill?
Though Ruth was a Gentile from an enemy nation she had two very famous descendants. Who were they?
David and Jesus
What sign did the Angel of the Lord perform to prove to Gideon He was God?
He burned up the offering on the rock with fire
How many Philistines did Shamgar kill with an ox goad?
600
What kingdom was oppressing Israel at this time under an evil king?
Moab
Bonus: Name a famous lady from Moab
What did the fleeing commander ask for from Jael and what did she give him?
Water, milk
What was the name of Ruth’s sister in law?
Orpah
Bonus: According to Rabbinical tradition, she is the mother of whom?
Bonus Bonus: According to RT, who was their daddy?
What did the Midianites have a dream about, proving to Gideon he would win?
A loaf of bread rolling into the camp and destroying it
Bonus: QUICK DRAW ALL PLAY. 60 seconds. Best depiction wins an extra candy.
Othniel famously fought and slayed…..
Giants!
What did Ehud avoid looking at stopping at?
Idols
Was it sinful for Deborah to be a judge as a woman? Why or why not?
No, because there were no men fit to be leaders at the time, and God called her to the position! The sin lay in the people.
Why was going with Naomi back to Bethlehem such a big and dangerous deal?
Poverty and a lack of safe work and no heritage
For 100 points a piece:
1. How many people did Gideon have his in his army in the beginning?
2. How many were the cut the first time?
3. What did the men have to drink like during the second cut to stay?
4. How many did he end up with?
1. 32,000
2. 22,000
3. Dogs
4. 300
What did Othniel’s name mean? “_______ of _____”
Lion of God
Bonus: Quick draw 30 seconds pick an artist draw a lion and GO
The evil king may have appeared rich and opulent on the outside, but his gross death said otherwise. What did Jesus compare the Pharisees to that similarly reflects this principle?
White washed dishes and tombs
What was the name of the Canaanite king that was buddies with Jael’s husband?
Jabin
Bonus: of what tent dwelling clan was Eber, her husband?
How does the story of Ruth prove that God is in control considering all the awful things happening in Judges at the same time?
That though the judges were imperfect, impermanent redeemers, He was planning to send His true Redeemer once and for all!
What two awful things did Gideon do at the end of his life that led to quite a bit of trouble?
Ephod and 70 wives
Bonus: What was the name of his evil bobo son?