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What is Baalism?
Was an ancient form of secular humanism,featuring a god who met the needs of humanity.
What's the difference between power and authority?
The combination of these two spiritual gifts-power and authority-is incredibly important. If you have power but no authority to use it, the power is wasted. It's like having a million dollars in the bank but no one to approve your withdrawal. A useless fortune. Jesus granted the disciples (and us) the authority to use the power inside.
Power-capability, ability, power potential
Authority-freedom of choice
How did God prepare Gideon and his army?
Empowered him and gave him his Spirit and Authority.
How were these Judges chosen?
God handpicked people for the job who had terrible flaws, then empowered them to fulfill these roles in despite their shortcomings.
What does "Mighty warrior" mean in Hebrew?
It means Gibbor Chayil, also translated as "brave man of valor"
What is the main message of the entire Bible?
It is the redemption of humanity by God.
When the angel of the LORD came to Gideon what did he say?
"The LORD is with you, Mighty Warrior."
Is the book of Judges in the Old or New Testament?
Old Testament
Considering Gideon's current stance, what would have made the angel's statement ironic and incredible?
Gideon didn't have the look of a "mighty man of valor." Cowering silently in the winepress, Gideon felt and looked like anything other than valiant. God saw beyond the exterior, God knew who he was.
How does God choose an army?
The way into their blessing, discover, deliverance, or victory, could not be accompanied by fear. Fear and insecurity can spread like wildfire in a group. Gideon needed soldiers who were fully devoted and would not be distracted from their primary purpose by the desires of their flesh. Over time, unfocused soldiers might have begun to contaminate the others.
Who was Gideon?
He was the fifth judge.
How many men did Gideon have in his army at the beginning and how many did he end up with?
He started with 32,000 men and finished with 300.
How many judges are there in the Bible?
Some scholars list twelve judges while others name up to sixteen.
What is Humanism?
Is a man-centered religion. In his own thoughts and decisions.
In which book of the Bible is the story of Gideon found?
The book of Judges.
Describe the story of God's redemption as we can see it in the book of Judges.
Contains a four-part pattern:
1. Rejection of God's way, Judges 2:11
2. Decline of God's people, Judges 2:14
3. Consequences allowed by God's hand, and
4. restored the relationship to God's presence. Judges 2:!6
Role of the Judges.
The Judges served to:
1. Unify the people of God
2. Fight against the oppression of the enemy
3. Operate by the empowerment of God's Spirit