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These studies do not tell you what the Bible says. The scriptures given direct you to specific topics. The questions are intended to help you focus on the study. No answers are given. You have to read and search the scriptures for the answers. We encourage you to use Bible helps such as concordances and commentaries. However, scholars and theologians often disagree on interpretation and application. The best study help comes from God. Pray. Allow yourself to be honest with your reactions, but don't jump to conclusions. It takes time to read and meditate on all the Bible says on various topics. Feel free to ask questions in your prayers. You will be amazed to discover that God does answer the sincere seeker. You will also be surprised that the Bible may not say what you might think it does on many subjects. Keep a notebook. A loose leaf one would make it possible to add thoughts and additional information as you learn more about different subjects. Welcome to an exciting search.
 
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Bible Study Guide: 

On That Day God Subdued

By Scarlett Stough






To prepare for this study, please read Judges chapters four and five and the Women in Christ Commentary, Jael.
 

Part I. The Example of Jael

1. Judges 4:1-3 Why did the Israelites call out to God for help? How did they get into a state of needing help?

2. Judges 4:4-7 What did God tell them to do? What did he promise to do?

3. Judges 4:8-10 How did God intend to deal with Sisera?

4. Judges 4:11-22 What does the text tell you about Heber the Kenite? How was Deborah’s prophecy in verse 9 fulfilled?

5. Judges 4:23-24; Judges 5:20-21 How were the Israelites freed from Canaanite oppression?

6. Judges 5:31 The song Deborah and Barak sang is recorded in Chapter five of Judges. At the conclusion of the song, an unknown author commented: “Then the land had peace forty years.” To what do you attribute this time of peace?
 

Part II. Prince of Peace

1. Isaiah 59:1-21  Isaiah describes the effects of sin on people and the world. What did God promise to do about it? (verses 15-17) 

2. Isaiah 49:1-7; 7:14; Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6-7; 52:13-53:1-12; John 3:10-21; Acts 13:23, 32-41 How can we know Jesus is the Savior prophesied in the Old Testament? 

3. Hosea 13:4; Micah 7:7; I Timothy 1:1-2 Why do you believe Jesus is God your Savior? 

4. Ephesians 2:11-18; John 14:27; 16:33; Romans 5:8-11 In what ways do you have peace through Jesus?
 

Part III. He Who Overcomes

1. Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 26; 3:5, 12, 21 Jesus promised rewards to those who overcome. What do these letters from Jesus to the seven churches tell you that Christians must overcome?

2. Romans 6:15-23; 7:7-25 To what does Paul compare sin? Why is this an apt comparison?

3. I Corinthians 9:24-27; 10:1-13 What kind of effort is involved in resisting sin and doing good? When God subdued the Canaanite king and gave Israel peace, how did the Israelites contribute to their freedom?

4. Romans 7:24-25; Revelation 12:10-11; Romans 8:1-17; Philippians 2:12-13 How does our effort and God’s power work together to free us from sin’s power over us?

5. I John 2:12-17; 5:1-5 What are the elements that enable a person to overcome and be a victor in this war against sin?

6. Matthew 5:9; I Peter 3:10-13; Colossians 3:15; I Corinthians 7:15; I Thessalonians 5:13; II Corinthians 13:11; Romans 12:18-21; 14:19 How do you carry out your responsibility to bring about the peace God has made possible?

 
 
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