Judges 6:15
"Please, my Lord," Gideon replied, "how can I save Israel? Indeed, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father's house."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Judges 6:15?

2. How does Gideon's humility in Judges 6:15 inspire your own faith journey?

3. What does Gideon's doubt reveal about trusting God's plan despite personal limitations?

4. How can Gideon's response in Judges 6:15 guide us in overcoming self-doubt?

5. Compare Gideon's humility with Moses' in Exodus 3:11; what lessons are evident?

6. How can we apply Gideon's humility to our leadership roles in daily life?

7. Why does Gideon doubt his ability despite God's promise in Judges 6:15?

8. How does Judges 6:15 reflect on human insecurity in fulfilling divine missions?

9. What does Gideon's response in Judges 6:15 reveal about faith and self-perception?

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

11. What is the significance of the Tribe of Manasseh?

12. What does it mean God uses the world's weak?

13. Why do archaeological records not confirm such a massive population migration as implied in Numbers 1?

14. What are the genealogies and reigns of Israel's leaders?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Gideon's initial reaction to God's call reflect common human insecurities, and how can we overcome similar doubts in our own lives?

2. In what ways does the account of Gideon illustrate the principle that God often uses the weak to accomplish His purposes? Can you think of other biblical examples?

3. How can Gideon's account encourage us to trust in God's strength rather than our own abilities when facing challenges?

4. What steps can we take to ensure that we are listening for and responding to God's call in our lives, even when it seems daunting?

5. How does the assurance of God's presence, as seen in Gideon's account, provide comfort and confidence in our daily walk with Him?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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