- How did the Lord use Midian to chasten the people of Israel?
- What did the Lord remind the people of through the unnamed prophet in verses 8-10?
- How is Gideon a representation of how God likes to use the “weak things of this world” to accomplish great things for His Glory?
- How did God graciously show Gideon that He would remain with him as Gideon obeyed God’s call?
- After reading Gideon’s story in chapter 6, what fears did Gideon demonstrate throughout?
- How did Joash reason with the people that wanted to murder Gideon for tearing down the altar and Asherah pole?
- What did Gideon ask God to do with the fleece and why?
- Why is "putting out the fleece” not a biblical method for determining the will of God for believers despite God being gracious to Gideon in this specific situation?
- How is “putting out the fleece” evidence of unbelief and pride?
Application:
- In what ways do I allow my own perception of who I am dictate what I believe God can do through me?
- What altars do I need to ask God to tear down in my life so that I can live my life for Him without compromise?
- Where might I be trying to tell God to do something for me before I am willing to obey Him?
- Like with Gideon, how has God shown graciousness to me in my times of unbelief and reluctance to obey?
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