Chapter Summary

Gideon's three hundred and the victory over Midian and Amalek.

Discussion Questions for Judges, Chapter 7

1. Why does God have such a seemingly strange military strategy in verses 2-3? What is the chapter teaching us and how does it relate to our own walk with God?
2. Are there ways that we try to save ourselves through our own power when God is wanting to work miraculously? How can we combat this?
3. What is the truth that the miracle in this chapter is pointing us to? Why do miracles happen in general?
4. How did Gideon and his men have to show faith in God in this chapter? What are some areas of our life where we are called to do the same?
5. Where in this story do we see God's provision? How can we learn to trust him more based on knowing that he provides?
6. How do we see God testing his people in this chapter? Does God still do this today?
7. Why might God have used Gideon to win the battle when he could have simply won it without him? Why might God want to work through the church today?
8. How do we see Gideon and his men follow God's word down to the detail? What are some ways that we need to do the same in our own lives?
9. How do we see God's judgement on Israel's oppressors in this chapter? What does this teach us about God?
10. What are some other biblical passages where oppressors are punished? How might this serve as a warning for us today?

Key Words/Phrase

Victory, v. 15.

Characters

God, Gideon, Phurah, Oreb, Zeeb.

Strong Verse(s)

2, 7.