Gideon

Israel's disobedience has resulted in their oppression, but God is faithful to raise up a deliverer for them. Though many would deem Gideon unqualified, God refers to him as a valiant warrior and appoints him to the task of defeating Israel's enemy. Join us for session sixteen as we examine what is required to be a vessel of honor fit for the use of the King.

Verses:

Hebrews 11:32

1 Corinthians 10:14

1 John 5:21

Hebrews 4:13

Jeremiah 23:24-25

1 Peter 2:9

Discussion Questions:

1. Why is Israel suffering and allowed to be devastated in the land God Promised to give them? (See Judges 1:21, 27-33 & 6:1 & 10)

2. Why do you think it was important that Gideon remove the idols and put God in His proper place before going to battle? Why is it important that we do the same in our own lives? How do we do this?

3. Why does God tell Gideon he has too many men to fight against the Midianites and Amalekites? (Judges 7:2)

4. How and when are we tempted to claim that our successes in our own lives are by the strength of our own hands, and not because God empowered us to gain them?

5. We claim verses that say, “victory belongs to the Lord,” but in what ways to we fail to believe this and actually walk in the truth of this? What would it look like to really walk in faith that God is in control of every single battle we face?