Ice Breakers

1.If you were suddenly called to go on an unexpected adventure, like Bilbo Baggins or Gideon, what’s one thing you’d grab before leaving home?

2.Gideon was found hiding in a winepress—what’s the strangest or most unexpected place you’ve ever tried to get work done?

Getting deeper

3.Why do you think God chose someone like Gideon, who was afraid and insecure, to lead Israel?

4.What does Gideon’s repeated need for reassurance (the fleece tests) tell us about his relationship with God—and God’s patience?

5.Why did God reduce Gideon’s army from thousands to just 300 men? What does this show us about God’s priorities?

Can you think of a time when you felt underqualified or afraid, but still felt like God was calling you to something

Where in your life might God be asking you to “cull your army”—to trust Him more and rely less on your own strength or resources?

What are some practical ways we can “lean on God” instead of our own understanding when facing difficult choices?

What might your “next step” of faith look like this week? Is there something you’ve been holding back on because it feels uncomfortable?