Get Tough
Discussion Points
Tough on Courage: Judges 4
May 28, 2017
Read & Reflect
1. Read the story of Deborah in Judges 4. Review all the stories of judges in Israel (chapters 3-16). What
familiar pattern occurs in them?
2. Read Judges 5 (a song similar to Moses’ (Ex.15), Hannah’s (I Sam.2), Mary’s (Lk.1). How does the
poem contribute to your impressions of the story of Judges 4?
Explore
3. What most often leads you away from God?
forgetfulness
too comfortable
other attractions
discouragement
carelessness
other:_________
4. Where in your life do you need a “Deborah” to speak up (where could you use some courage)?
5. Where or how do you find courage?
When I am most afraid
In community
I just decide to be
It’s like a reaction or instinct
When I am most hopeful or
passionate
From my love for life
From other stories of courage
6. What do you make of the notable gender contrasts in this story?
Pray
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For a Spirit of courage that God can place in your heart
For a listening heart that keeps you in tune with God’s ways and his mission
For a particular circumstance in your life or someone else’s that requires courage