Gideon (Judges 6-7)
Who bullied the Israelites?
Midianites
An Israelite widow, who decided to move back to her homeland Israel?
Naomi
What job did David have as a boy?
A shepherd
What was the first plague?
The Nile river turned to blood. The river began to stink, the fish died, and there was no fresh water to drink from the Nile.
Who did the next 6 Plagues affect?
Only the Egyptians
Who did the Israelites call for help?
Jehovah
Where are Ruth and Orpah from?
Moab
How tall was Goliath?
9.5ft
What was the 2nd plague?
Frogs everywhere
What were the next 4 plagues?
Gadflies, their animals died, sores on the people and Hail
To test if Gideon trusted in Jehovah with his whole heart, Jehovah sent him on a special mission. What was the mission?
To destroy a pagan Idol
Who’s field did Ruth glean in?
Boaz
What animals had David killed while protecting his fathers sheep?
Lion and a bear
The 3rd plague, Aaron hit the ground with the stick and what happened?
What were the last 3 plagues?
Locusts, darkness and first born dies
How many soldiers did Jehovah tell him to use?
300
How did Ruth show loyal love for Naomi?
She did not leave her and she helped provide for her
How many smooth stones did David choose?
5
How did the first plague, turning the Nile into blood bring disgrace to Nile-god Hapi?
The death of the fish the Nile was a blow to Egypt’s religion, for certain kinds of fish were actually vernerated and even mummified
What did Jehovah tell the Israelites to the night before they would be set free?
They were to have a special meal. They were to Kill a one-year old male sheep or goat and put some of its blood on their doorway. They were to Roast the meat and eat unleavened bread.
What was their war plan? What had Jehovah instructed them to do?
In the middle of the night to blow the horns, smash the jars and call out, “The Sword of Jehovah and of Gideon!”
Boaz married Ruth, they had a son who became a forefather to Jesus.
How fast could a slinger fling a stone? Mph
100 to 150mph
How did the 2nd plague bring disgrace?
The frog was regarded as a symbol of fertility and the Egyptian concept of resurrection, was considered sacred to the frog-goddess Heqt. Hence, the plague of frogs brought disgrace to this goddess.
To remember how Jehovah had saved them, they would have that same special meal each year. What is it called?
The Passover