Women of Grace 2005-06
Women of the Bible

 Homework for Lesson Eight
Deborah

Your homework will help sharpen your understanding of the Bible and is a ministry to others as you share your answers in your small group. Prayerfully think through each answer with the expectation of sharing with others what God has taught you.

Memory Work: Proverbs 31:18

1. Read Judges 2:8-19, 4:1-5. (a) Describe the spiritual state of Israel at this point in her history.







(b) How did God judge them for their idolatry?







(c) What was the role of a judge during this time?












2. Read Judges 4-5. What godly qualities do you see in Deborah as she judged in Israel?









3. (a) How did God use Deborah to lead Israel to victory over Israel's enemies?










(b) What was Barak's role?








4. (a) How did Deborah maintain her womanly qualities and yet lead in a very strong way?








(b) How can men and women work together today in the kingdom of God without conflicting roles?











5. (a) What was Jael's role in the defeat of Israel's enemy?





(b) Are her actions justifiable? Why or why not?








6. (a) What phrases from Deborah's song in Judges 5 are meaningful to you?












(b) Has God recently given you victory over a situation in your life? Write a song of praise to Him that you can share with others.









7. (a) What character qualities most impress you about Deborah?











(b) Which ones would you like to see in your own life?









(c) Write down one specific quality that you will pray that God will help you to strive towards.