At-home guide / number 22
The Fight of Gideon and the Flight of Midian
Judges 6-7. Part 2 of the story, history. This guide went out for Sunday February 16, 2025.
Reinforce this truth throughout the week and during your study.
God strengthens those who know their weakness.
Read the passage to or with your children.
Judges 6-7
Memorize and recite this verse with your children throughout the week.
"But when the people of Israel cried out to the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer for the people of Israel, who saved him."
- Judges 3:9
Watch the video below with your children.
Take time with your family to discuss these questions (or variations of these questions) together, and reflect on this week’s truth and Word.
Why were the Israelites afraid of the Midianites? Who did the Israelites turn to for help? How did God answer their call for help?
TakeawayGod is with us; the weak become strong when they call on God.
What was Judge Gideon doing when God asked him to lead his army? What did God do to Gideon's big army before the battle? Why do you think God chose a weak judge and a small army to win his battle?
TakeawayGod loves to show his strength by using weak people to win his battles.
What were some fears that Gideon had? When God asked Gideon to battle the Midianites, how did Gideon gain the courage he needed to obey?
TakeawayBe brave and ask God to give you courage to do what he asks.
How many times is the refrain "there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes" repeated in the book of Judges? What's the problem with everyone doing what's right in their own eyes? Instead of making ourselves the king, who is the king we should follow?
TakeawayFollow King Jesus instead of doing whatever you want.
As your family reflects on the truths you learned in this week’s lesson, pray together.
Here are some questions to get you started...
- What did I learn about God that I can praise Him for?
- What sins and weaknesses can I confess to God?
- What promises can I thank God for?
Keep going
The story runs on.
Every guide follows the one storyline of Scripture, week by week. Guide 22 sits in part 2, history.