Overview/Recap
Who was the author of the Book of Judges?
Unknown, but most likely the prophet Samuel.
Deborah was the only ______ judge of Israel.
Female
Who oppressed Israel during the time of Gideon?
The Midianites
What was Samson's special gift?
Great strength, as long as he keeps his long hair.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
How many chapters are in the book of Judges?
21
Who oppressed Israel during the time of Deborah and Barak?
Jabin, king of Canaan, and his commander, Sisera
How did Gideon get his nick name, Jerubbaal?
He destroyed the altar of Baal
Who oppressed Israel in the time of Samson?
The Philistines.
Who wrote a famous diary while hiding from the Nazis?
Anne Frank
In Judges, we saw the history of the israelites when they were in the promised land. We described it as a cycle. What were the steps in the cycle?
Israel sinned against God
God allowed foreigners to oppress Israel
Israel cried out to God for help
God raised up a Judge to deliver Israel
Israel had rest and peace
What was Barak's response when Deborah called him to overthrow Sisera?
If you will go with me, I will go, but if you will not go with me, I will not go.
Also will accept he was hesitant or reluctant.
What did Gideon ask God to do with the fleece?
Once to allow it to be the only thing covered in dew, and once to allow it to be the only thing dry.
Who betrays Samson?
Delilah
What body parts keep growing for your whole life?
Your nose and ears
How many judges were there?
12, 13 with Abimelech
Who killed Sisera?
Jael
What happened when Gideon asked for a sign that it was God who was speaking to him?
The angel of the Lord reached out the tip of the staff that was in his hand and touched the meat and the unleavened cakes and fire sprang up from the rock and consumed the meat and the unleavened cakes.
Temptation led to Samson meeting Delilah and she later betrayed him. Read 1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
Which country gave the U.S. the Statue of Liberty?
France
In what areas of your life do you remain "doing what is right in your own eyes" instead of doing what is right in God's eyes?
Open answer
What did Deborah and Barak do to give God all the glory for the victory over Israel's enemies?
They sang
Read Judges 6:14-16
God promised that Gideon would be victorious, not because Gideon was mighty, but because God would be with him. The Christian's confidence should rest in God's presence and power, not in personal abilities or resources.
What was Samson's last act as a judge?
He asked God for one last use of his strength to die with the Philistines
How many feet is 40 inches?
3 feet, 4 inches.