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Leadership and Faith in Times of Crisis
Leadership models: Joshua's courage and crossing of the Jordan, Deborah's judicial and military courage, and Gideon's fleece and deliverance.
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Real-World Context & Relevance in Ghana
Deborah's courage is frequently cited by Christian civil society groups in Ghana to advocate for women's leadership in governance and judiciary.
Key Syllabus Learning Objectives
- 1Analyze the leadership qualities displayed by Joshua in succeeding Moses
- 2Evaluate the significance of female leadership through Deborah in ancient patriarchal Israel
- 3Examine how Gideon's campaign demonstrates divine power over military superiority
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Comprehensive Syllabus Study Notes
• Joshua's Commission (Joshua 1):
- Appointed successor to Moses; commanded to "Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid... for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
- Successfully led Israel across the parted Jordan River and captured the fortified city of Jericho through obedience to divine military strategy.
• Deborah the Prophetess and Judge (Judges 4–5):
- Only female judge in ancient Israel; administered justice under the Palm of Deborah.
- Inspired and accompanied military commander Barak to victory against Sisera, general of the Canaanite king Jabin.
- Sisera fled and was assassinated by Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite, fulfilling Deborah's prophecy that the honor of the day would belong to a woman.
• Gideon's Faith and Deliverance (Judges 6–7):
- Called while threshing wheat in a winepress to hide from Midianite marauders; demanded confirmation signs through the fleece of wool.
- With God-instructed reduction of his army from 32,000 to just 300 men (the water-lapping test), routed Midian with clay jars, torches, and trumpets.
- Joshua's Commission (Joshua 1):
- Appointed successor to Moses; commanded to "Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid... for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
- Successfully led Israel across the parted Jordan River and captured the fortified city of Jericho through obedience to divine military strategy.
- Deborah the Prophetess and Judge (Judges 4–5):
- Only female judge in ancient Israel; administered justice under the Palm of Deborah.
- Inspired and accompanied military commander Barak to victory against Sisera, general of the Canaanite king Jabin.
- Sisera fled and was assassinated by Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite, fulfilling Deborah's prophecy that the honor of the day would belong to a woman.
- Gideon's Faith and Deliverance (Judges 6–7):
- Called while threshing wheat in a winepress to hide from Midianite marauders; demanded confirmation signs through the fleece of wool.
- With God-instructed reduction of his army from 32,000 to just 300 men (the water-lapping test), routed Midian with clay jars, torches, and trumpets.
Practical Example:
Deborah's courage is frequently cited by Christian civil society groups in Ghana to advocate for women's leadership in governance and judiciary.
Core Takeaway:
In essay questions about Gideon, clearly explain the two tests: the fleece test (for confirmation of call) and the water drinking test (for army reduction).
WAEC / WASSCE Examiner Tips
- In essay questions about Gideon, clearly explain the two tests: the fleece test (for confirmation of call) and the water drinking test (for army reduction).
Common Candidate Pitfalls & Errors to Avoid
- Reporting Gideon's army as 300 from the start and skipping the two reductions that made it so
- Confusing the twelve stones taken from the Jordan with the twelve pillars or twelve altars elsewhere
- Making Deborah a queen or a priest, when the text gives her the work of judge and prophetess
- Saying Jericho fell by the sounding of the trumpets alone, without the circuits and the silence before the shout
- Describing the fleece as the ordinary means of guidance rather than a sign granted to a doubting leader
- Attributing the song of Deborah to Hannah, or the song of Hannah to Miriam
Topic Mastery Checklist
- Analyze the leadership qualities displayed by Joshua in succeeding Moses
- Evaluate the significance of female leadership through Deborah in ancient patriarchal Israel
- Examine how Gideon's campaign demonstrates divine power over military superiority
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