Women of God: Deborah

Here are our small group questions from this sermon for discussion or review!
Review Judges 4:1-16

Because of their sin, God turned the Israelites over to the Canaanites (Judges 4:1-2). What effect do our sins have on us today? What effect do they have on God?

Why do you think it took so long (20 years) for the Israelites to cry out to God for help? (Judges 4:3).

What is a situation where you have been like Barak in need of someone like Deborah to walk with you through a challenge or to help clarify what God may be calling you to?

What are some common situations/challenges today where people need help, encouragement, and people to walk with them? What does it look like to walk with people effectively and faithfully?

How does Deborah’s story impact your view of women being used by God? It is fair to point to Deborah being a judge and prophet to defend a stance on women’s role in the church and in ministry?

In Judges Chapter 5, Deborah sings a song of praise to the Lord for giving them victory over the Canaanites. How can we individually and corporately (as a church) do better job giving God praise for all he has done and all he is doing?