Arianna # 8W Flashcards
Why did God send judges
to save his people from their enemies to turn them back to Him from their worship of other gods
What kinds of people did God use as judges in Israel
God used a variety of people both men and woman. He used people who had flaws and shortcomings.
What lessons can we learn from the time of the judges?
To be faithful to God. God uses all types of people in His service. God strengthen and provides for his leaders.
Summarize the story of Ehud.
He was a left handed judge who rescued the people from thing Eglon of Moab.
Why did Barak insist that Deborah accompany him in the battle against the Canaanites?
Barak wanted to be sure God would be with him.
How was the Canaanite general, Sisera killed?
Jael lured him into her tent to rest and then killed him with a tent peg as he slept.
What task did God give Gideon when he called hi to be Israel’s new judge?
Gideon was to tear down the altar of Baal and cut down the Ashram Pole
What did God do to reassure Gideon that he was the one chosen to lead Israel?
He made the fleece dry when the ground was wet and wet when the ground was dry.
Why did God instruct Gideon to weed his army down to 300 soldiers to fight the Midianites
God wanted the Israelites to know that their victories came from him
Why did the Israelites arm themselves with strange weapsons (trumpets, empty jars, torches?
God used these things to bring confusion and death in the camp.
How was Abimelech different from Gideon, his father
Promoted Baal worship - grabbed power - murdered anyone who stood in his way. Did not rely on God
