- What did the Lord instruct Gideon to do with the Israelite troops and why in verses 1-3?
- By what standard did God diminish the number of troops further in verses 4-8?
- How many times did the Lord tell Gideon that he would give the victory in chapter 6? How did the Lord deal with the continued fear in Gideon’s heart?
- How does knowing that God understood and gave grace for Gideon’s weakness encourage you?
- How did God test Gideon’s faith throughout this chapter? For what reasons does God test a person’s faith?
- What did Gideon overhear when listening to the man tell his dream and how did he respond?
- What were the items the men were to carry into battle with them? What do you think was the significance or purpose behind these items?
- How was the battle won?
- Compare and contrast Gideon at the beginning of chapter 6 with the Gideon at the end of chapter 7. How had God changed him over time?
Application
- How has the Lord provided victory in my life or the life of others around me in unexpected ways?
- Like Gideon, how will I pause to worship God in the face of impending battles, difficult circumstances or fearful possibilities?
- Why do I trust God? What types of things tend to threaten that trust?
- Like Gideon, how has God changed me over time? How do I hope he continues to change me?
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