Judges 6:14
The LORD turned to him and said, "Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Judges 6:14?

2. How does Judges 6:14 inspire you to act on God's calling today?

3. What does "Go in the strength you have" teach about relying on God?

4. How does Gideon's mission compare to other biblical callings, like Moses or Joshua?

5. In what ways can you "save Israel" in your community or family?

6. How can you trust God's presence when feeling inadequate, as Gideon did?

7. How does Judges 6:14 challenge our understanding of divine calling and human capability?

8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Judges 6?

9. How does Judges 6:14 reflect God's expectations of human leadership?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 6?

11. Who was Gideon, also known as Jerubbaal, in the Bible?

12. What does 'ephod' mean?

13. Judges 8:4–5: Could 300 men realistically pursue thousands of Midianites without proper resources or logistical support?

14. What happened to Zebah and Zalmunna in the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Gideon's initial reaction to God's call reflect our own hesitations when faced with daunting tasks?

2. In what ways does God's assurance to Gideon ("Am I not sending you?") provide comfort and confidence in your own life?

3. How can we apply the principle of "going in the strength you have" in our daily challenges and spiritual battles?

4. What other biblical figures were called by God despite their perceived inadequacies, and how does this encourage you?

5. How does the account of Gideon inspire you to trust in God's plan and timing, even when circumstances seem overwhelming?1. How does the Israelites' suffering in the hands of the Midianites reflect the consequences of their disobedience?

2. Why do you think God chose Gideon, a seemingly ordinary man, to lead the Israelites?

3. How does Gideon's doubt reflect his human nature? How does God respond to this doubt?

4. How might Gideon's act of destroying the altar of Baal reflect his newfound faith and courage?

5. What does the episode of the fleece reveal about Gideon's relationship with God?

6. How can Gideon's story inspire us to trust in God's plan, even when it seems improbable?

7. How does the chapter highlight the importance of repentance in restoring our relationship with God?

8. Why do you think God patiently accommodated Gideon's request for signs?

9. How can we apply the lessons from Gideon's call to our modern day lives?

10. How can Gideon's transformation inspire us in overcoming our own doubts and fears?

11. In what ways can we see ourselves in the figure of Gideon when dealing with the challenges in our lives?

12. Can you think of a time when you felt unqualified for a task God was calling you to do? How did you respond?

13. What steps can we take to stand up against idolatry in today's world, just like Gideon stood against Baal worship?

14. How can we discern when God is calling us to do something outside of our comfort zone?

15. What is your 'fleece' moment when you sought a sign from God? How did God respond?

16. How does the story of Gideon's call challenge our understanding of who is capable of serving God's purpose?

17. In what ways does Judges 6 show that faith in God can lead to the impossible being achieved?

18. How can Gideon's initial hesitation and ultimate obedience inspire us to deal with doubt in our spiritual journey?

19. What does Gideon's story teach us about the power of God working through ordinary people?

20. What steps can we take to ensure we remain faithful to God's word, learning from the Israelites' cycle of disobedience and oppression?

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