The leadership lesson for this judge is that the abilities that God has given us should be used for His service.
Shamgar
100
This female Moabite left her home, her people, and her god, and was richly blessed by the Lord for her faithfulness.
Ruth
100
This minor judge served immediately following the death of Abimelech and had a large family and kingly lifestyle.
Jair
100
In order to ensure that he would become king, Abimelech had his 70 brothers slaughtered. This brother, who was the youngest, managed to escape.
Jotham
100
One of Gideon's leadership lessons to us is to maintain a Godly testimony at home. How did Gideon illustrate this himself?
In order for Gideon's men to follow him follow his leadership into battle, they needed to know that he was a man of character that could be trusted. Gideon trusted God to give him victory over the false god, Baal, who was being worshiped in Gideon's own home.
200
The leadership lesson from this judge is courage, because he was willing to attempt difficult and dangerous assignments for God.
Othniel
200
A brave woman dropped a millstone on this leader's head, and though it was a fatal wound, he could not stand the shame of being killed by a woman.
Abimelech
200
This minor judge who served the longest of any of the minor judges, was raised up "to save Israel" after the time of Abimelech, bringing peace and stability during this time of turmoil.
Tola
200
This Canaanite king had an impressive army which included 900 chariots of iron and a military commander named Sisera.
Jabin
200
Define "kinsman-redeemer"
A male relative, closely related to a deceased husband, can marry the widow and take care of her
300
The leadership lesson from this judge is that large numbers are not needed for great results.
Gideon
300
She beat and pierced Sisera's skull with a nail, thus ending the Canaanite oppression.
Jael
300
Shamgar used an ox goad to defeat the Philistines. What is an ox goad made of and what it is used for?
It is made of hard wood and sharpened at one end to drive and prod oxen
300
This king was found lying dead on the floor by his guards.
King Eglon
300
Israel turns from God--> enemy oppresses Israel-->Israel cries out to God--> God sends a judge to deliver Israel--> REPEAT
What is this called?
The Deuteronomic Cycle
400
The leadership lesson from this judge is spiritual commitment to God, as their depth of commitment was remarkable, certainly contributing to their ability to lead their people.
Deborah
400
Deborah, the only female judge, was a prophetess and a brilliant leader-- so brilliant that she chose this man to lead her military.
Barak
400
True or False:
Biblical scholars placed judges into the categories of "major" and "minor" in order to better organize the events recorded in the book of Judges.
True
400
This enemy had an effective system of oppressing the nation of Israel-- they would come right after the harvest and steal all of the crops!
The Midianites
400
When Gideon successfully stood up to Baal and was not harmed, the people gave him this new name.
Jerubbaal
500
The leadership lesson from this judge is that sometimes leaders must be willing to stand alone.
Ehud
500
Because of her faithfulness, Ruth gained not only a happy marriage, but also became great grandmother of this king.
King David
500
What are the two criteria for a judge to be classified as "minor?"
1. did not lead a military deliverance
2. limited amount of space in Biblical text devoted to their story
500
Cushan-Rishathaim led this army, but was ultimately defeated by Othniel.