What is God Calling Me to Do? Judges 4 & 5 – Barak, Deborah & Jael

Background for the book of Judges (summary at bottom): Judges 17:6 & Judges 21:25 - In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit.

1. God wants us to _________ and _________. (Judges 4:4-7; 5:2) 2. Don’t let ________ stop you from God’s call. (Judges 4:8, Proverbs 29:25)

3. ____________to God’s call. (Judges 4:14-17; 5:11-15) 4. __________the battle – don’t _________ for others. (Judges 5:15b-18, 23) 5. ______ will get it done – with or ___________ you. (Judges 4:9, 21-23; 4:24, 31)

Questions to consider:

What is God calling you to do? Are you ready and willing? When the battle is on are you joining in or are you still waiting to see how it works out? What blessings have you missed out on because you didn’t join in in the past? What is the Holy Spirit asking of you right now? What is your next step in joining in?

Key Verse: Proverbs 29:25

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.