Ella
True or False:
As Israel’s judge, Gideon does a good job trusting God.
False
True or False:
God will hold us accountable for our disobedience.
True
Who gained the victory for Israel in the battle of Jericho?
God
What is the name of Ruth’s kinsman redeemer?
Boaz
True or False:
All people believe that God is greater than false gods and idols.
False
What is the name of the vow Samson was told to follow?
Nazarene
In Judges, what Philistine god was being worshipped in the temple Samson died destroying & in 1 Samuel it's statue fell down in the presence of the Ark of the Covenant?
Dagon
How many kings joined together in Joshua 10 to attack the Gibeonites and Israelites?
5 kings
What city is highlighted in Joshua 6?
Jericho
Who does Jael kill with a tent peg in Judges 4?
Sisera
Who is God beginning to speak to in 1 Samuel 3 and how does this person respond to God’s word?
God is speaking to Samuel and Samuel responds to God’s word with obedience.
In Joshua 10: 8-15, name 2 of the 3 things God did to show He was fighting for Israel?
He confused the enemy
Hailstones with extreme accuracy
Stopped the sun and made the day longer
Multiple Choice:
Who routed and defeated Sisera and the Canaanites in Judges 4?
Barak
God
Deborah
Israel
2. God
Multiple Choice:
What judge do we see in Judges 6-8?
Deborah
Gideon
Samson
Jephthah
2. Gideon
Multiple Choice:
What animal did Samson kill on his way to be married?
Rock Badger
Eagle
Bull
Lion
4. Lion
Multiple Choice:
Which 4-chapter book of the Bible have we recently looked at in class?
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
3. Ruth
Multiple Choice:
Who is going blind in 1 Samuel 3?
Eli
Samuel
Ruth
Elkanah
1. Eli
Multiple Choice:
Who is God’s hand against in 1 Samuel 5?
Israelites
Eli
Philistines
Canaanites
3. Philistines
Describe the circular cycle that we see Israel go through in the book of Judges.
Israel sins by worshipping idols, God brings judgment on them in the form of a foreign nation, Israel cries out for deliverance, God raises up a judge, the judge delivers them from the nation, Israel turns to the Lord.
Explain what it means to repent, and why repentance is necessary?
Remove idols / sinful behavior, turn to God with whole heart, serve God
Necessary to restore our broken relationship with God.
Where do you sometimes struggle to trust God and how can you act in faith this week?
Various answers
Why do you think God chose Deborah to be a judge in Israel?
Possible Answer: She was a prophetess, she was speaking for God and leading the people to follow God, God uses women for powerful and amazing things for His purposes.
Explain the theological doctrine of imputation.
Impute – to attribute or credit an action or characteristic to someone.
Romans 5:17-19
Death came to all people through Adam’s act of sin
Justification came to all people through Jesus’ act of righteousness
Explain what a kinsman redeemer is?
The kinsman-redeemer is a male relative who, had the privilege or responsibility to act on behalf of a relative who was in trouble, danger, or need. A kinsman-redeemer designates one who delivers or rescues (Genesis 48:16; Exodus 6:6) or redeems property or person (Leviticus 27:9–25, 25:47–55). The kinsman who redeems or vindicates a relative is illustrated most clearly in the book of Ruth.
What does Joshua 24:15 say?
Joshua 24:15
“And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Can people fully obey God and worship him by themselves?
Whose help do we need to do this?
How does God help us do this?
No, they cannot
We need God’s help to worship and obey him.
God gives us this help by giving us the Holy Spirit our Helper.
When the Philistines attacked Israel in I Samuel 7, how did Israel respond?
Initial fear, but they asked Samuel to pray for them; repentance had postured the people correctly before God.
In what ways do people worship God halfway?
Possible Answer: They give some of their money to the church when they really know they can and should give more. They read their Bible but only do a few things it calls them to. They act good in front of their parents or Christian friends but live differently around others.
What does the term Ebenezer mean, and how is it used in I Samuel 7?
Stone of help
It was the name Samuel gave to the monument he made commemorating the victory over the Philistines
Explain how Jesus’ death and resurrection redeem us.
The act of redemption requires someone to pay a price. We are guilty of sin, and the penalty is death. Jesus paid the penalty that we deserved by dying in our place. When Jesus rose from the dead he defeated death and we now have new life in him if we believe this by faith.
What should we do when we have doubts about God or wonder what God will do?
Possible Answer: We can pray and bring our doubts to God in search of an answer. We can also speak with other Christians to learn from them and learn from the Bible.
How does sin affect our ability to hear and listen to God’s voice?
Possible Answer: It can harden our heart to God and his word. We can become numb to the truth and decide to live according to sin.
In what ways do we trust in false gods and idols to save us or bring us satisfaction?
Possible Answer: We can trust that other people will bring us joy and fulfillment. But eventually they will let us down and disappoint us.
How are we sometimes like the people of Israel in mirroring the world instead of living for God?
Possible Answer: We often live for materialism or popularity or wanting more fame. We want to be noticed by others or thought well of because of our talents. As we do this, we can push others down, judge others for what they have or how they live, think we are better than them.
How does God’s faithfulness in the past encourage you to worship and serve him today?
Possible Answer: When we are going through a difficult situation, we can remember how God has provided for us. This will encourage us to know that God is there with us and cares for our needs.
The judges delivered Israel from their oppressors, how is Jesus our deliverer?
We were enslaved to sin and unable to save ourselves. We cry out to God for help and repent. Jesus died on the cross in our place and was our substitute as he atoned for our sins. He delivered us from death by his death and brings us life if we believe in him.