Judges
Deborah and Barak — Judges 4–5
Overview
Deborah leads Israel with courage and wisdom, and God delivers His people from oppression through Barak’s victory.
Details
Key KJV PassageJudges 4:14 — “Up; for this is the day in which the LORD hath delivered Sisera into thine hand.”
Main CharactersDeborah, Barak, Jael, Sisera, Jabin, and God.
Lesson / ThemeGod raises up courageous leaders and delivers His people when they cry to Him.
Connection to ChristIsrael’s deliverers point forward to Christ, the perfect Deliverer who saves His people completely.
Memory VerseJudges 4:14.
Discussion QuestionsHow did Deborah encourage Barak? Why was courage needed? What does this story teach about trusting God’s timing?