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A Prophetess, A Faithful Judge and a Heroine Judges 4-5 Psalm 83:9 -10 Hebrews 11:32

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Jabin ruler of the Canaanites

Sisera’s home town And the Battle Line

Modern day Hazor -Above

Deborah Judges 4:1-2, 6-7

*Mt. Tabor: Near En-dor Mentioned in Psalm 83:9-10 the Prophetess What is so significant about Deborah’s inclusion in Judges 4-5? (See Judges 4:5) How does she differ from previous and future “Judges”? (See Judges 4:3-4)

Prophetess’ of the Bible • Miriam: Exodus 15:20 • Huldah: 2 Kings 22:14 • Noahdia: Nehemiah 6:14 • Anna: Luke 2:36-38 • Philip’s four daughters: Acts 21:9 • : Revelation 2:20 (False Prophetess) Barak: A Faithful Judge

What is the difference between being a faithful servant of the Lord and receiving the honor for the service to the Lord? (See Judges 4:6 -9; 5:1,7, 12, 15, 24-27 [Jael: 4:9] ; Hebrews 11:32)

What is the role of the Judges in the ? Setting the stage

Judges 4:3,6-13

1. What was the nature of ’s oppression? (vs. 3) 2. What is unique about Heber’s role? (vs. 11) 3. What motivation(s) would have in taking ’s armies to the valley? (vs. 2) 4. Why is the Kishon river valley a good location for Israel to fight? The Routing of Sisera and Jabin Judges 4:14-16; 5:20- 22; Psalm 83:9-10 •The main army was destroyed in or near the Kishon river by . •Sisera took the long route to perceived safety •Jabin in Hazor pressed Jael is the Heroine of the Day! Judges 4:17-22; 5:24-27 • Ironic heroine (see Judges 4:11) – Is Jael…(choose the best answer) a. A noble woman that loves the Lord and acting out of faithfulness to God? b. A practical woman that realizes her husband chose the wrong side and took matters in her own hands when she saw an opportunity to put her household back in good graces with Israel? c. The recipient of honor prophesied about in Judges 4:9 d. All of the above The End “…And the land was undisturbed for forty years.” Judges 5:31 Next Week

Gideon (aka Jerubbaal) Judges 6-8