Judges 13 - Jeff Philpott (02/17/19)

Samson - Trusting God when we don’t see Him
Judges 13
1. Can’t _______________ God and _______________ Looking
What can we expect in almost every transition in Judges?
What don’t we see from Israel here?
What do we learn about Manoah’s wife?
Our trials are a prelude to God’s _______________.
2. See God and _______________ See Him
Even when God is at work, why don’t things always go smoothly?
What do we know about a “Nazarite" vow?
God’s blessing has more to do with His _______________than our _______________.
What is the response of Manoah and his wife when they realize they’ve seen the angel of the Lord?
3. See God and _______________ Him
The name “Samson” means: 
We may not do the things of Samson, but God’s people have been empowered by the Spirit to...
Trusting God in Tough Times…
Trusting God in Parenting…
 
 

Judges 11:29 - 40 - David Olshine (2/10/19)

Judges 10:17-11:28 - Jeff Philpott (2/3/19)

Broken World; Broken People; Perfect God
Judges 10:17-11:28
1.  Broken _______________
Our difficulty is God’s _______________ 
Be careful of major _______________ in a season of _______________
2.  Broken _______________
What do we learn about Jephthah?
No reference to God raising up this judge, yet we know God gave him the _______________.
Reason doesn’t always win the _______________.
3.  Perfect _______________
We struggle with the idea of God’s sovereignty in contrast to the brokenness of this world and our fellow man.
What is the theme of the Lord’s prayer?

Judges 10:1-16 - Jeff Philpott (1/27/19)

The Fickle Love of God’s People
Judges 10:1-16
1.  A Time of  _______________
What is a “minor” judge or prophet?
If the goal in life is NOT to be remembered, then what is it?
2.  A Time of _______________ and _______________
Why might God have sold Israel into the hands of the Philistines and Ammonites?
What you worship, _______________ you.
3.  A Time for _______________
What seems “new” about Israel’s response in verse 10?
Why might God have refused to rescue Israel?
How does God respond when He knows He needs to punish, but wants to show mercy?

Judges 9:22-57 - Jeff Philpott (1/6/19)

Our Silent, Present God
Judges 9:22-57
1. The Silence of God
Why might Israel have thought God was not paying them attention?
2. The Presence of God
How can God send an evil spirit?
Why are the leaders of Shechem held accountable?
3. The Silence of God
What do we know about Gaal?
How can wine be dangerous?
What is ironic about Gaal’s argument against Abimelech?
How do the words of Jotham’s fable (9:15) come true?
4. The Presence of God
What do we know about Thebez?
What do we know about the nameless woman who dropped the stone?
What do we learn about God?
What do we learn about Abimelech?
What do we learn about ourselves? 

Judges 9:1-21 - Jeff Philpott (12/30/18)

JJudges 9:1-21

Judges 8:22-35 - Jeff Philpott (11/25/18)

Gideon’s Defining Decisions
Judges 8:22 - 35Where is Scripture do we find the ‘fruit of the Spirit”?
1. Defining Decision of __________________What do the men of Israel want of Gideon?
How is Gideon acting like a pagan king?
2. Defining Decision of __________________What might have been the value of the gold earrings?
Gideon refused to be king, but how does his lifestyle seem “king-like”?
3. Defining Decision of __________________What is an ephod?
How is Israel “cheating” on the Lord?

Judges 8:1-21 - Jeff Philpott (11/11/18)

Gideon’s Conquests
Judges 8:1-21 
What does Proverbs 15:1 remind us?
A little _____________ goes a ______________  ______________
1.  Gideon’s _______________
What is Gideon’s request from the people of Succoth?
In verse 6, why is Gideon likely rejected?
2.  Gideon’s _______________
Where is _______________ in this?
What does Romans 12:19-21 remind us?
In verse 11, why do the Midianite soldiers likely feel secure?
In verses 13-16, whose honor is Gideon defending?
A lesson from Gideon:
When we lose _______________ we lose ______________  _______________

Judges 7 - Jeff Philpott (11/4/18)

Gideon and the 300
Judges 7 
1.  Gideon’s _______________
How can the “spring of Harod” be translated?
What is one of the things God understands about humanity?
What does Proverbs 27:1-2 remind us?
2.  Gideon’s _______________
What sign does God offer Gideon?
Gideon has to take a _______________ of _______________in order to find assurance.
3.  Gideon’s _______________
What time of night is the “middle watch”?
What is the effect of the non-traditional warfare (trumpets, shouting, and breaking pots)?
How does the victory here remind us of salvation in Christ?
Gideon’s Message for Today:
Insurmountable _______________ are an _______________      for God
What does John 16:33 remind us?

Judges 6 - Jeff Philpott (10/14/18)

Judges: Not So Super Heroes 
The Call of Gideon - Judges 6
What do we remember about the “judges”?
1. The _______________
What is the context of this period?
We want to move from regret to _______________.
What does 2 Corinthians 7:10 remind us?
2. The _______________
Was Gideon actually “mighty” (v.12)?
What do we need to remember when we are tempted to question God?
3. The _______________
Why is Gideon testing the Lord?
Is it appropriate for us to test the Lord (i.e., put out a fleece) when seeking His will?
How should we make decisions?