1. What is the meaning of Judges 8:22?

2. Why did the Israelites want Gideon to rule, according to Judges 8:22?

3. How does Gideon's response reflect his understanding of God's sovereignty?

4. What lessons can we learn about leadership from Judges 8:22?

5. How does Judges 8:22 connect to God's kingship in 1 Samuel 8:7?

6. How can we apply Gideon's refusal to our own leadership roles today?

7. Why did the Israelites want Gideon to rule over them in Judges 8:22?

8. How does Judges 8:22 reflect Israel's desire for human leadership over divine?

9. What does Judges 8:22 reveal about Israel's understanding of God's kingship?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 8?

11. Judges 8:22–23: How do Gideon’s actions after insisting he would not rule Israel align with his refusal of kingship?

12. Who brought Joseph to Egypt: the Ishmaelites who bought him (Genesis 37:28), the Midianites who sold him (Genesis 37:36), or his brothers who sold him (Genesis 45:4)?

13. To whom did the Midianites sell Joseph? To the Ishmaelites (Genesis 37:28) To Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh (Genesis 37:36)

14. Did Jesus judge others? (John 8:15 vs. John 5:22)1. What does the Israelites' request for Gideon to rule over them reveal about their understanding of God's leadership?

2. How does Gideon's response to the Israelites' request compare to Samuel's response when the Israelites later ask for a king?

3. In what ways can believers today be tempted to place their trust in human leaders rather than in God? How can we guard against this?

4. How does the account of Gideon challenge us to consider the legacy we are leaving for future generations in terms of faith and leadership?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's deliverance in your life. How can recounting this experience strengthen your faith and trust in God's sovereignty?1. Why do you think Gideon reacted so humbly when confronted by the Ephraimites? How can we apply this in our interactions today?

2. How does Gideon's treatment of the men of Succoth and Peniel reflect on his leadership? Can it be justified?

3. Discuss the possible motivations behind Gideon's decision to make an ephod. What can this teach us about good intentions with misguided execution?

4. How did the Israelites' quick return to Baal worship after Gideon's death reflect on their faith and understanding of God? How does this mirror modern day society's attitude towards faith?

5. How can we, like Gideon, acknowledge God as the only ruler in our lives, and what steps can we take to prevent idolatry in our own lives?

6. What lessons can we learn from Gideon's life about relying on God in times of doubt and uncertainty?

7. How does Gideon's failure with the ephod demonstrate the danger of replacing God with symbols or religious artifacts?

8. Discuss the implications of the Israelites' proposal to make Gideon their king. What does this reveal about their understanding of God's leadership?

9. How does the story of Gideon resonate with you personally? Are there aspects of his story that you see reflected in your own life?

10. How can Gideon's life story encourage us to trust God more, even amidst our human weaknesses and failures?

11. How can we ensure we don't forget God's faithfulness and provision in our lives like the Israelites did after Gideon's death?

12. How can the story of Judges 8 help us deal with conflicts in our personal or professional lives?

13. In what ways can we fall into the trap of idolatry in today's society, and how can we safeguard ourselves?

14. What practical steps can we take to prevent forgetting God's deliverance and blessings in our lives?

15. How does Gideon's life exemplify the complexity of human nature, and how does it help us understand our own spiritual journey?

16. How does Gideon's leadership style influence the Israelites during his lifetime and after his death?

17. How do the Israelites' quick return to Baal worship reflect the importance of strong spiritual leadership?

18. How does Gideon's transformation from a humble servant to a stumbling leader serve as a warning to us today?

19. How can Gideon's legacy inspire us to remain faithful and humble in our own victories?

20. Discuss the role of faith and trust in God during trials and tribulations, as demonstrated in Gideon's story.

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