Lesson 8

Question 1

In the Old Testament, the concept of judge was not judicial or court-related; rather, it was framed in terms of what three things?

Answer 1

a. Justice
b. Wisdom
c. Leadership

Question 2

Who is the first judge listed in the book of Judges, and who was he related to?

Answer 2

Othniel and is Caleb’s nephew

Question 3

Those who dispute the fact that women are chosen by God to be in leadership positions often fail to realise that a person’s function may be different in what two distinct systems?

Answer 3

a. The family system

b. The church system

Question 4

What two things were a great shame to Sierra?

Answer 4

a. For a general not to be killed in battle

b. Especially to be killed by a women while hiding like a coward

Question 5

The story of Gideon fleecing the Lord is not an example of what we should do; what does it rather show us?

Answer 5

Despite Gideon’s weakness, God was still able to accomplish victory.

Question 6

Finish the final verse in the book of Judges, and give the scripture reference.
“In those days there was no king in Israel…”

Answer 6

every man did that which was right in his own eyes. Judges 21:25

Question 7

The book of Ruth is a celebration of what two things?

Answer 7

a. God’s redemption

b. God’s grace

Question 8

Why can Samuel be labelled as a transitional judge?

Answer 8

Because he anointed both the first king (Saul) and the second king (David).