Icebreaker Question

What’s a time when you were asked to do something outside your comfort zone? How did you respond, and what did you learn from it?

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Judges 6:11-24

Questions

  1. How does God’s presence in Gideon’s fear-filled context shape your understanding of how God calls and equips His people?
  2. Why do you think Gideon questioned God’s past faithfulness (v.13), and how does God’s response in verses 14–16 shape how we should respond in seasons of doubt or discouragement?
  3. What does the Lord’s promise in verse 23 reveal about the connection between divine assurance and our capacity to serve? How have God’s promises strengthened you personally in a time of fear or uncertainty?
  4. Why is it significant that Gideon’s first response after this encounter is to build an altar and name it “The LORD is Peace” (v.24)? What does that reveal about worship as a response to God’s provision?

Next Steps

Write out a biblical promise related to peace, presence, or courage. Keep it visible (mirror, dashboard, phone lock screen) to remind you of God’s provision.

Prayer Focus

Ask the Lord to strengthen you for the work He’s calling you to and to anchor you in His peace as you step forward.