Transitioning to Judges
Describe Joshua's character.
Very courageous and God's faithful servant.
Who is the author of Judges?
The author is unknown.
Basically, what was the function of the judges in the book of Judge?
They were to keep Israel focused and obedient to God, in order to bring victory, primarily on the battle field.
Who is the author of Ruth?
Anonymous (maybe Samuel)
What were the responsibilities of a Kinsman Redeemer?
They were to marry a brother's widow, buy back a family member sold into slavery, and protect the family land holdings.
Israel fought many battles including Jericho, and were only successful if they...
Obeyed God.
What is the date of writing for Judges?
1051 BC - 1004 BC
Name three of the judges we discussed in the book of Judges.
Samson, Gideon, Deborah...
What can be learned from Ruth's example in this story? (3 things)
Ruth was loyal to Naomi and ultimately to God, even when the times were difficult, especially for her -a foreigner, but she took a step of faith and followed the Lord.
What did Israel fail to do that was so important to God, while they were claiming the Promised Land?
They failed to drive out all the Canaanites.
What is the Peak/Valley of Judges?
Chaos.
Give one specific example of the three-part cycle--disobedience, discipline, deliverance--in the book of Judges. Explain your answer.
The story of Samson. Samson disobeyed God in breaking the Nazirite vows to the Lord, received punishment by way of being lured by foreign women and being captured by the Philistines, but whom God then delivered by granting ultimate victory over the enemy.
What is the Peak/Valley of Ruth?
Chaos.
How many books are there in the Old Testament?
39
Describe the Jericho battle.
Answers will vary.
What is the message of Judges?
Incomplete possession of the land brings cycles of sin and judgement.
The last verse in Judges partly says: "there was no king in Israel." What do you think this implies?
It prepares us for the coming of a king to Israel
What is the message of Ruth?
Love and Loyalty lead to a Royal Line.
What language was most of the Old Testament originally written in?
Hebrew.
How many times did Israel have to walk around Jericho?
Once each day for seven days, and on the seventh day they marched seven times around the city, then blew their horns and shouted.
When God called Gideon to attack the Midianites, how did Gideon feel about himself?
Doubtful, fearful and insecure.
The last verse in Judges also says "everyone did what was right in his own eyes". How do you think this verse summarizes the message of the book?
It shows the unfaithfulness of the Israelites toward God. Without godly leaders, the nation of Israel floundered spiritually.
Boaz and Ruth are godly persons in a wicked time. The story of Ruth also explains God's provision for a ___________ in the line of King David.
son.
What kind of meat did God provide for the Israelites in the desert?
Quail