Faith, Failure and a Phenomenal God (Book of Judges)

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1. The special military weapon which the Midianites possessed was

    a) iron chariots.

    b) camels.

    c) horses.

2. In Judges 6 why did God send a prophet first instead of a deliverer?

    a) Israel would listen better to a prophet.

    b) Prophets could be strong leaders.

    c) Israel had not yet obeyed God and dealt with their sin.

3. The first description of Gideon shows him to be

    a) a man full of fear and discouragement.

    b) a natural-born leader.

    c) a man of great faith.

4. Gideon's potential—his possibilities in the providence of God—was directly linked to

    a) his faith.

    b) God's promise to be with him.

    c) the obedience of God's people.

5. God's answer to the problem of discouragement is

    a) the promise of His commission and His companionship.

    b) the command to be full of faith.

    c) His encouragement to try harder.

6. God's answer to the problem of our inadequacy is God's adequacy.

    a) True.

    b) False.

7. Gideon's offering of meat and bread to the Lord was a very small thing which didn't cost him much.

    a) True.

    b) False.

8. Private commitment must produce public discipleship.

    a) True.

    b) False.

9. One of the results of Gideon's initial obedience was that God enhanced his reputation by changing his name.

    a) True.

    b) False.

10. Three reasons for Gideon's radical change were

    a) his great faith, great skills and great family.

    b) recognition of his leadership by Israel, self-confidence, and a loving mother.

    c) firsthand contact with the Lord, a decisive public commitment to God, and control by the Holy Spirit.

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