

Select the discussion questions and enrichment activities that will best help the children achieve the purpose of the lesson. Study the lesson and decide how you want to teach the children the scripture account (see “Preparing Your Lessons,” p. vi, and “Teaching from the Scriptures,” p. vii). Judges 8:22–23-Gideon refuses to be king. Judges 7:9–23 8:4, 11–12-The Israelites defeat the Midianites. Judges 7:1–8-Gideon’s army is reduced to 300 men. Judges 6:33–40-The Lord gives Gideon a sign. Judges 6:25–32-Gideon destroys the altar of Baal.

Judges 6:1–16-Gideon is called to deliver the Israelites from bondage. To teach the children the value of trusting in the Lord.
