Unit 5 The Story of Gideon

Why was Israel oppressed by Midian?

• Israel's Loyalty

• Midianites were bullies

• Israel's Small Size

• Israel's Unfaithfulness

How long did the oppression by the Midianites last?

• 7 years

• 8 months

• 7 months

• 8 years

What command did the prophet repeat to God's people?

• Eat sushi

• Worship other gods

• Do not worship other gods

• Do their homework

The Angel of the Lord met Gideon at all the following EXCEPT which?

• at the winepress

• thrashing wheat

• afraid of Midianties

• making bread

God encouraged Gideon at the winepress all the following ways EXCEPT which??

• promised His power and presence

• He would be with him

• He would give him food and shelter

• He would give him strength to accomplish will

What was Gideon's excuse for why he couldn't lead Israel?

• He said he couldn't hear or see

• He said he was afraid and tired

• He said he was the weakest and least in his family

• He said no one liked him

What did he request from God to help overcome his fear and to develop his growth in faith?

• first a wet fleece, then a dry fleece

• first a dry fleece, then a wet fleece

• a brave goat

• two kittens

Why did God reduce the size of Israel's army?

• reduced to 800 so they could still win

• reduced to 40 because that is God's favorite number

• reduced to 300 so the army could not claim glory and the victory belonged to God

• reduced to 300 so God could not claim the glory and the glory belonged to the army

Which was NOT part of God's unusual battle strategy against the Midianites?

• Blow Trumpets & Break Pitchers

• Shout, "A sword for the Lord and for Gideon"

• Stand Still

• Shout, "A sword for the Lord and for Gideon" and run

What was the result of the battle?

• God provided deliverance, Midianites attacked each other and no Israelites were killed.

• God provided deliverance but Midianites killed many Israelites.

• Gideon and all 300 valiant men were killed

• Israelites killed all the Midianites