Worksheet - Judges 3 - 5

Apply 1 (mini lesson)  From reading Judges 3 - 5 Study Questions: 1.  In Chapter 2, we saw that the new generation of the sons of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord after the death of Joshua and did not drive out the inhabitants of the land as they were commanded to, but turned to the gods of these other nations and forsook the Lord of all.  The Lord allowed some nations to remain and did not drive them out quickly because this generation had not experienced the wars of Canaan.  What did they need to learn?  Joshua 3:1 2.  What were the five nations (lords) that were left for Israel to war with? vs. 3   1) 2) 3) 4) 5)   3.  The children of Israel lived among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites.  This offered temptation of ungodly living all about them.  How did this "test" the Israelites? vs. 4  How did they handle the test? vs.5-7 4.  What do tests and trials test or prove in our lives as believers in the Lord?  1 Peter 1:3-9   5.  How are we suppose to view trials and testings that come into our lives and why should we?  James 1:1-4   According to James 1:5-8, will God help us know how to handle our tests if we look to Him?  What must we be sure about when we ask Him for this?   We see a pattern develop in Judges Chapter 3.  God gives commands ... the sons of Israel disobey and turn from Him ... He allows the enemy to oppress them for correction ... their idol worship turns into servitude and they are slaves to what they have worshiped ... in their distress they finally cry out to God ... God hears their cry and sends another deliver (another judge) ... they have rest and peace all the days of the judge ... when the judge dies, they turn from God again ... and the cycle repeats.  In the section below, name the oppressor and deliverer each time given....   6.  Who was their Oppressor in vs. 8 ? - How long were they captive before they cried out to the Lord? vs. 8, 9 - Who was sent as Deliverer (Judge) by God in vs. 9 ? - How long did the land have rest from oppression at that time? vs. 11 - After this judge 'died', what did the Israelites 'do'? vs. 11-12 -   7.  Who did God send to oppress Israel? vs. 12 - Who did this king gather to himself to come against Israel? vs. 13 How long were they captive to this nation before they cried out to the Lord for help? vs. 14 - Who was sent as Deliverer (Judge) by God in vs. 15 ? What was unusual about this judge that is mentioned? vs. 15 How did this judge take the oppressive king of Moab's life? vs. 15-26 After the death of their king, the sons of Israel struck down 10,000 Moabites that were robust and valiant men and not one escaped them.  How long did the land have rest from oppression at that time? vs. 30   8.  Who was the judge that followed Ehud when Israel needed deliverance? vs. 31 - What is he remembered for doing? vs. 31 -   9.  Who did God send to oppress Israel when they turned from Him once again? Judges 4:1,2 - How powerful was this kingdom? 4:3 - How long were they captive to this oppression? 4:3 - Who was the judge over Israel at that time? 4:4 What was she also known as in the land? 4:4 Who did she summon and what did she tell him as a word from the Lord at that time? 4:6-7 What condition did Barak give her for his obedience to this word from the Lord and how did she respond to him? 4:8,9 - Who would get credit for the victory and what did she do to cause it? 4:9, 17-23, 5:24-27 - How did the Lord help them fight this battle from heaven? 4:15, 23, 5:20-23 How long did the land have rest from oppression at this time? 5:31 -   10.  Have you ever felt enslaved to a sin that you gave into?  Did it start out to be an idol or just a covetous thought and then you became a 'slave' to it.  How does it feel to be oppressed by something you had sought after?  Paul struggled with these things and he explained to us that whatever we use the parts of our body for is what we will serve with our hearts and mind and to that we will be a slave.  That is why he called himself a "bond-servant" of the Lord because he made up his mind Who he would serve with his whole being.  Read these verses in Romans and see if they help you understand this concept:  Romans 7:11-18, Romans 8:5-9, Romans 8:10-17   May we walk in His Spirit today and experience true "freedom" from oppression and sin.  Amen.     Apply 1:  Does it help to pray when we are far away from God and have failed to obey Him?   Read & comment on: Judges 3:9 - Judges 3:14 - Judges 4:1 - Compare and comment on: Psalm 107:17-21 - Romans 10:8-13 - Luke 11:9-10 - Hebrews 4:7-16 - 1 John 1:9 -   How can you apply this to your life? ...    Your summary of all of today's lesson:        Your prayer for today:       The purpose of the Apply 1 mini lesson is ..... to help you focus on at least "one" thing that you can apply to your life from the chapters read today.  It would be great to take the time to look up the verses and answers the short survey each day.  I think this will be a great guide to helping you journal your thoughts.  Usually once you begin to open up on a subject, more things come to your mind to say or pray about.  Love you, Brenda