Gideon who?
Who were the enemies of Israel during Gideon's time?
Midianites and Amalekites
What is a sign?
something miraculous that God does that points to some aspect of God, e.g. Power, Love, Patience.
How many men were frightened to fight?
22000
How many Midianite enemies were there?
A LOT. 135,000 (Judges 8:10)
Who was Gideon's father?
Joash the Abiezrite
What items were part of the burnt offering?
meat, unleaved cakes, broth
How many men were left after the frightened ones were sent home?
10,000
What did the Israelites shout out?
"A sword for the Lord and for Gideon!"
What tribe of Israel was Gideon from?
Manasseh
Name 3 signs that God gave to Gideon to encourage him?
(1) God burned the food offering; (2) fleece wet ground dry; (3) fleece dry ground wet; (4) the dream the Midianite had.
What unusual thing set apart the 300 men selected to fight the battle?
At the river or lake, they lapped the water like a dog
Name the 3 strange items carried by the Israel army
Trumpets, Fire torches, Empty Jars.
What was Gideon's rank in his own house?
The least / the weakest
What did the Spirit of the Lord do to Gideon? (6:33-35)
Spirit of the Lord clothed Gideon, enabling him to rally the army of Israel
what percentage of the army was dismissed by the Lord? Round to whole number.
99%
List the event that happened right before the battle
(1) Divided 300 into 3 companies; (2) carried the special items; (3) surrounded the enemy camp; (4) waited for Gideon's sign; (5) blew trumpets and broke the jars and cried out.
What character weakness of Gideon do we see in Judges Chapter 6?
Doubted God despite multiple signs
Why did God provide so many signs to encourage Gideon?
God is patient and He wanted to save Israel
Quoting the correct verse, why did God dismiss so much of the army?
So that Israel would not think that they saved themselves by their own strength.
Judges 7:2 "You have too many men. I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against me, ‘My own strength has saved me.’ "
Why did the enemies attack each other?
Because the Lord made them attack each other?