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Post by Admin on Jan 7, 2015 17:01:33 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jan 7, 2015 17:01:56 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Jan 7, 2015 17:07:28 GMT -5
Jan 19 [km 1/19] 3. Why was Judah designated to be the first tribe to take possession of the land allotted to it? (Judg. 1:2, 4) [w05 1/15 p. 24 par. 5][/u] Simeon, who went up with Judah, received small areas of land scattered throughout the large territory of Judah.*—Joshua 19:9." *The Levites were not given an inheritance in the Promised Land except for 48 cities scattered throughout Israel.[/ul] 4. Why did Barak insist that the prophetess Deborah go with him to the battlefield? (Judg. 4:8) [w05 1/15 p. 25 par. 4[/u]. Having the prophetess with him would reassure him and his men that they had God’s guidance and would give them confidence. Barak’s insistence that Deborah accompany him, then, was not a sign of weakness but of strong faith."[/ul] Jan 26 [km 1/26] 5. What is indicated by the name that Gideon gave to the altar he constructed, and what can we learn from this? (Judg. 6:23, 24) [w14 2/15 p. 22-23 par. 9][/u]. We know this from the name given to the altar that Gideon erected at that place—“Jehovah-shalom.” That name means “Jehovah Is Peace.” (Read Judges 6:23, 24; ftn.) When we meditate on what Jehovah does for us each day, we come to realize that he is a true Friend. Regular prayer to God increases our feeling of peace and strengthens our friendship with him."[/ul] Feb 02 [km 1/26] 6. What can we learn from Gideon’s response to the quarrelsome Ephraimites? (Judg. 8:1-3) [w05 7/15 p. 16 par. 4][/u]. When the Ephraimites, who apparently feel slighted at not being called for the fight, pick a quarrel with him, he responds mildly. His mild answer turns away their rage and calms their spirit.—Judges 8:1-3; Proverbs 15:1."[/ul]
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Post by Admin on Jan 24, 2015 15:14:38 GMT -5
Feb 09 [km 2/09] 7. When making his vow, did Jephthah have a human sacrifice in mind? (Judg. 11:30, 31) [w05 1/15 p. 26 par. 1][/u].” (Deuteronomy 18:10) However, Jephthah did have in mind a person and not an animal. Animals suitable for sacrifice were not likely kept in Israelite homes. And the offering of an animal would be nothing outstanding. Jephthah was aware that the one coming out of his house to meet him might well be his daughter. This one was to be offered up “as a burnt offering” in that the person would be devoted to Jehovah’s exclusive service in connection with the sanctuary."[/ul] Feb 09 [km 2/09] 8. According to Judges 11:35-37, what enabled Jephthah’s daughter to fulfill her father’s vow? [w11 12/15 pp. 20-21 pars. 15-16][/u], Jephthah’s daughter was convinced that her father’s vow should be carried out. (Read Judges 11:36.) Jehovah’s spirit gave both of them the strength they needed. 16 How had Jephthah’s daughter developed such a spirit of self-sacrifice? No doubt her faith was built up as she observed her father’s zeal and godly devotion. Parents, your example does not go unnoticed by your children. Your decisions communicate that you believe what you say. Your children observe how your fervent prayers and effective teaching combine with your example of what it means to serve Jehovah with a complete heart. As your children do so, they will likely develop a strong desire to make themselves available to Jehovah for his service. This is a cause for rejoicing."[/ul] Feb 16 [km 2/16] 9. When there was no king in Israel and “each one was doing what was right in his own eyes,” did such circumstances foster anarchy? Explain. (Judg. 17:6) [w05 1/15 p. 27 par. 8][/u] He gave them the Law and the priesthood to educate them in his way. By means of the Urim and the Thummim, the high priest could consult God on important matters. (Exodus 28:30) Every city also had older men capable of providing sound counsel. When an Israelite availed himself of these provisions, he had a sound guide for his conscience. His doing “what was right in his own eyes” in this way resulted in good. On the other hand, if a person ignored the Law and made his own decisions about conduct and worship, the result was bad."[/ul] Feb 23 [km 2/23] 10. What lesson about persevering in prayer might we learn from the account about the Israelites suffering defeat twice by the wayward tribe of Benjamin? (Judg. 20:14-25) [w11 9/15 p. 32 pars. 1-4][/u]"[/ul]
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Post by Admin on Feb 25, 2015 18:09:55 GMT -5
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