Judges - Chapter-6

Chapter Summary

More apostasy in Israel. Call of Gideon.

How do we see God's discipline in verse 1? Why does God do this? Is this truth difficult for us to face today? Why so?
How might verse 6 guide our prayer life? What are some similar passages, and how might you use them to encourage a fellow believer who struggles with prayer?
How is the role of a prophet related to times of distress, based on verse 8? How does God's word help us in difficult times today?
Why does God say not to fear in verse 10? Why is this a solution to fear?
What do we learn about God's power from the miracles in this chapter? How does this help us have more faith in him?
Verse 12 says that God is with Gideon. Why is this surprising given Gideon's situation? How can we use this verse to remind ourselves of God's presence even when we don't feel it.
Verse 15 shows us how Gideon saw himself as unqualified to be used by God. What are some areas of our own life where we display this kind of thinking? How can we combat this?
How do we see both bravery and fear on the part of Gideon in this chapter? How can we learn both positively and negatively from the chapter?
How do we see God's grace and patience in the way he deals with Gideon? What do we learn about God's character and his care for his people?
What are some other biblical stories where God rescues his people from distress? How can this give us hope in our own suffering?