by Dan Lentz 1. Who would you call if you had an emergency in the middle of the night? Why? Read Ruth 1:8-18. 2. What was Ruth giving up to make the commitment to stay with Naomi? 3. Why do you think Ruth put such a high value on her relationship with Naomi? Why do […]
by Dan Lentz 1. List three things your parents did when raising you that you definitely didn’t or wouldn’t plan to do with your own kids. Now list three things your parents did when raising you that you definitely did or will plan to do with your children. Read Judges 13:1-8, 24, 25. 2. Israel […]
by Dan Lentz 1. Name something you really wanted when you were younger, but never got. Did you ever feel like you received something better instead? Explain. Read Judges 10:10-18; 11:4-6, 32, 33. 2. These verses describe a conversation the Israelites had with the Lord—like the multitudes of Israel were speaking with one voice. What […]
by Dan Lentz 1. What’s the most encouraging thing that has happened to you lately? Be sure to explain why this was encouraging to you. Read Judges 7:2-4, 13-15; 8:22-26a. 2. From this passage, describe the events and circumstances that were likely discouraging to Gideon. Then describe what was likely encouraging to Gideon. 3. How […]
by Dan Lentz 1. When making a decision, do you act quickly and decisively, or slowly and deliberately? Regardless of your decision making style, give an example when a decision has turned out well for you. Read Judges 3:15-25, 29, 30. 2. Consider some of the decisions made in this passage: • Israel’s decision to cry […]
