Lessons 6-11 Flashcards
God’s responses to the Israelites’ obstacles
- Chose a new leader
- Told priests to carry the Ark ahead of the people while crossing the river and the waters parted.
- Israel defeated Jericho without weapons
Why is Jesus referred to as “the second Joshua?”
- Greek translation of Jesus is Joshua.
2. Joshua saved God’s people, led them to the promised land; Jesus saves us from sin and leads us to heaven.
Why did God destroy? (3)
- Result of sin.
- The sin was a threat to the Israelites’ existence.
- Consequence of corporate sin.
Two things to remember from stories where God destroys
- God warns.
2. God provides way of escape.
Why stories of death and destruction? (4)
- To show the horrible/destructive nature of sin.
- To show the consequences of sin.
- To show the seriousness of sin.
- To show the holiness of God.
How bad were the Canaanites? (2)
- Worship included religious prostitution.
2. They sacrificed their own children.
How long were the Canaanites given to repent?
400 yrs
Why did Israel disobey God so much?
They didn’t completely drive out the Canaanites or destroy their places of worship.
What became a snare to the Israelites?
Pagan worship.
What was the Israelites’ biggest stumbling block?
Baal (rain god)
How did God respond to the Israelites’ cries for help?
He raised up judges to rescue them.
Judge
A tribal chief (leader) who led in military and civil matters; protected and delivered God’s people.
The Pattern of the Israelites
Disobedience, disaster, deliverance
Lessons from the book of Judges (3)
- Disobedience leads to more disobedience.
- Evil can look attractive but ends in misery.
- Even though we fall time and again, God will hear our cry and deliver us if we ask.
Ehud
His tribe was known for their sexual perversion.
Shamgar
He was a Canaanite.
Deborah
She was a woman.
Gideon
Came from a family of Baal worshippers.
Jephthah
Son of a prostitute.
Samson
Dedicated as a Nazarite; lack of self control with women.
The most important ingredient of a leader
Willingness to obey.
3 common reactions to sin in the church
- Hope the problem goes away.
- Become critical, cynical, and judgemental.
- Call the church a bunch of hypocrites and leave.
What we should do when facing sin in the church
Focus on God rather than people.
Lessons from story of Samuel (3)
- In spite of evil, God doesn’t abandon the church.
- God doesn’t allow evil to continue.
- A leader can change the course of a nation.
Why did the Israelites want a king?
They wanted to be like everyone else.
Who had served as the Israelites’ “king” before Saul?
God.
What changed Saul’s heart?
His power and pride.
How did God give advice to the Israelites?
- Urim/Thummim
- Dreams
- Prophets
Why didn’t God respond to Saul when he asked for help?
God had rejected him.
What does God say about turning to the occult for guidance?
You’ll be cut off from Him.
Why are people so fascinated with spiritualism/the occult?
They’re searching to fill the spiritual void in their hearts that can only be filled by God.
3 major obstacles in the Promised Land
- Loss of Moses as leader
- Flooded Jordan river
- Fortified cities with giants
