- 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 judge of Israel
B) A king
C) A prophet
D) A priest
- 2. What did Gideon use to test God’s sign?
A) A goat
B) A piece of cloth
C) A bowl of water
D) A fleece
- 3. How many men did Gideon originally gather to fight?
A) 10,000
B) 50,000
C) 32,000
D) 1,000
- 4. How many men did God ultimately choose to fight with Gideon?
A) 1,500
B) 300
C) 500
D) 1,000
- 5. What did Gideon's men carry into battle?
A) Spears and flags
B) Swords and shields
C) Trumpets and torches
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) Joash
B) Gideon Sr.
C) Eli
D) Moses
- 8. How did Gideon’s army defeat the Midianites?
A) With a spy network
B) Through bribery
C) By direct combat
D) Through confusion and self-destruction
- 9. What did Gideon ask God for further assurance?
A) To send an army
B) To make the fleece wet and dry
C) To send fire to consume a sacrifice
D) To heal a sick person
- 10. What did Gideon ultimately do after his military success?
A) He left Israel
B) He retired and lived quietly
C) He went to war again
D) He led Israel for a time
- 11. In what year was Gideon v. Wainwright decided?
A) 1963
B) 1957
C) 1972
D) 1965
- 12. Which organization supported Gideon’s appeal?
A) The NAACP
B) Legal Aid Society
C) The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
D) Human Rights Campaign
- 13. Who was the petitioner in Gideon v. Wainwright?
A) Clarence Earl Gideon
B) John Marshall
C) Samuel Wainwright
D) Justice Hugo Black
- 14. Which state was Gideon convicted in?
A) New York
B) Florida
C) California
D) Texas
- 15. The decision of Gideon v. Wainwright was based on which constitutional principle?
A) Equal Protection
B) Excessive Bail
C) Due Process
D) Freedom of Speech
- 16. What did Gideon call the place of his encounter with God?
A) The House of God
B) The place of meeting
C) The Lord is Peace
D) The altar of sacrifice
- 17. What did the people want to do after Gideon's victory?
A) Forget him
B) Kill him
C) Make him king
D) Exile him
- 18. Gideon's case was a landmark decision for which group?
A) Police officers
B) Indigent defendants
C) Prosecutors
D) Victims
- 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) Eighth Amendment
B) Sixth Amendment
C) Fifth Amendment
D) Fourth Amendment
- 21. Who delivered the opinion of the Court?
A) Justice William Brennan
B) Justice Potter Stewart
C) Justice Hugo Black
D) Justice Earl Warren
- 22. In which book of the Bible is Gideon's story primarily found?
A) Judges
B) Exodus
C) Kings
D) Samuel
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