- 1. Gideon is a figure of profound significance in biblical history, known primarily for his role as a judge of Israel during a tumultuous period characterized by the oppression of the Israelites by the Midianites. His story, found in the Book of Judges, embodies themes of faith, courage, and divine intervention. Gideon began his journey as a humble farmer, uncertain of his capabilities, yet chosen by God to lead his people to freedom. Demonstrating remarkable resourcefulness, he gathered an army to confront the Midianite forces, but under divine instruction, he significantly reduced his troops to only three hundred men to showcase that victory could only come through divine help, not sheer numbers. Gideon's strategic use of surprise and psychological warfare, utilizing torches and trumpets, enabled him to achieve a stunning victory against overwhelming odds. His narrative serves not only as an inspiring tale of leadership and bravery but also poses deeper questions about doubt and trust in divine providence, ultimately illustrating that even the most unlikely individuals can be called to fulfill great destinies.
Who was Gideon in the Bible?
A) A prophet
B) A king
C) A priest
D) A judge of Israel
- 2. What did Gideon use to test God’s sign?
A) A bowl of water
B) A fleece
C) A goat
D) A piece of cloth
- 3. How many men did Gideon originally gather to fight?
A) 32,000
B) 10,000
C) 1,000
D) 50,000
- 4. How many men did God ultimately choose to fight with Gideon?
A) 1,500
B) 500
C) 300
D) 1,000
- 5. What did Gideon's men carry into battle?
A) Trumpets and torches
B) Spears and flags
C) Swords and shields
D) Bows and arrows
- 6. What was the main enemy of Israel during Gideon's time?
A) The Ammonites
B) The Midianites
C) The Philistines
D) The Moabites
- 7. What was Gideon's father's name?
A) Eli
B) Gideon Sr.
C) Joash
D) Moses
- 8. How did Gideon’s army defeat the Midianites?
A) By direct combat
B) Through bribery
C) Through confusion and self-destruction
D) With a spy network
- 9. What did Gideon ask God for further assurance?
A) To send an army
B) To make the fleece wet and dry
C) To heal a sick person
D) To send fire to consume a sacrifice
- 10. What did Gideon ultimately do after his military success?
A) He led Israel for a time
B) He went to war again
C) He left Israel
D) He retired and lived quietly
- 11. In what year was Gideon v. Wainwright decided?
A) 1965
B) 1972
C) 1957
D) 1963
- 12. Which organization supported Gideon’s appeal?
A) Legal Aid Society
B) The NAACP
C) The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
D) Human Rights Campaign
- 13. Who was the petitioner in Gideon v. Wainwright?
A) John Marshall
B) Samuel Wainwright
C) Justice Hugo Black
D) Clarence Earl Gideon
- 14. Which state was Gideon convicted in?
A) Florida
B) Texas
C) New York
D) California
- 15. The decision of Gideon v. Wainwright was based on which constitutional principle?
A) Excessive Bail
B) Freedom of Speech
C) Equal Protection
D) Due Process
- 16. What did Gideon call the place of his encounter with God?
A) The place of meeting
B) The House of God
C) The Lord is Peace
D) The altar of sacrifice
- 17. What did the people want to do after Gideon's victory?
A) Kill him
B) Exile him
C) Make him king
D) Forget him
- 18. Gideon's case was a landmark decision for which group?
A) Police officers
B) Prosecutors
C) Victims
D) Indigent defendants
- 19. What did Gideon use to create an ephod?
A) Wood and stone
B) The gold from the spoils
C) Clay
D) Silver
- 20. Which amendment was cited in the Gideon case?
A) Fifth Amendment
B) Fourth Amendment
C) Sixth Amendment
D) Eighth Amendment
- 21. Who delivered the opinion of the Court?
A) Justice Earl Warren
B) Justice Hugo Black
C) Justice William Brennan
D) Justice Potter Stewart
- 22. In which book of the Bible is Gideon's story primarily found?
A) Judges
B) Samuel
C) Kings
D) Exodus
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