Gideon's Call to Lead
Why were the Israelites being troubled by enemies?
The Israelites had not fully obeyed the Lord, they had begun worshipping idols
Why did God reduce Gideon's army from 32,000 men to 300 men?
God wanted them to know that victory was by His strength, not their own
Why did Jesus say that Christians should be like salt and light?
Salt improves flavor of food, light allows people to see. Salt and light make a difference. Christians need to make a difference.
What is a missionary?
Someone who tells others about jesus
Why did God call Gideon to be a leader and a judge?
God heard his people's cry. Gideon would be a strong leader with God's help.
Which men did God send home?
Those who were afraid to fight and those who knelt when taking a drink of water
What are four characteristics of a godly leader?
Trusts God, obeys God's commandments, stands for what is right, influences others to trust in the Lord's ways
What do members of the Gideon International do?
Give away Bibles and New Testaments all around the world.
What sign did God give to prove that He had chosen Gideon?
Fire came from the rock and burned up Gideon's offering
What weapons did Gideon's army carry into battle?
Trumpets of rams' horns and clay pitchers or jars with torches inside
Who are some godly leaders from the bible that you have studied?
Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Caleb, Gideon
How many books in the old testament? How many books in the new testament?
Old - 39, New - 27. 66 in all!
What did Gideon's army shout?
A sword for the Lord and for Gideon!