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1.5 Selected Judges

Christian Religious Education · Grade 11 · 8 lessons in the design

What you will be able to do

  • describe the condition of Israel during the time of the judges
  • elaborate on the role of judges in Israel
  • analyse challenges faced by judges in Israel
  • relate the failures and achievements of Samuel as the last judge in Israel
  • articulate lessons learned from the leadership of Prophet Samuel
  • apply virtues learned from the leadership of Judges in daily life

Key questions

“Why was Israel a theocratic nation during the time of Judges?”

Lessons

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  1. A theocracy and the condition of Israel under the judges
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain theocracy and describe the condition of Israel in the time of the judges.
  2. The role of the judges in Israel
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the roles of the judges in Israel.
  3. Deborah: judge, prophetess and leader
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Summarise the role of Deborah as a judge.
  4. Gideon: from fear to victory
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Summarise the call and victory of Gideon in Judges 6 to 8.
  5. Samuel as the last judge in Israel
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Summarise the life and work of Samuel as the last judge.
  6. Achievements and failures of Samuel
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Relate the achievements and failures of Samuel and draw lessons.
  7. Challenges faced by the judges
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Identify the challenges faced by the judges and how they were met.
  8. Lessons on leadership from the judges and Samuel
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Apply virtues from the judges in daily life.