What was the intended outcome of Gideon's fleece tests?

• A. To reveal the exact plan of conquest.
• B. To determine the strategy for defeating Midian.
• C. To test wind and dew for signs.
• D. To build Gideon’s faith and confirm what God had already spoken.

Answer: (D)

The fleece signs were meant to confirm God’s call and strengthen Gideon’s faith in what God had already spoken. Gideon was uncertain and fearful about leading Israel against Midian, so the signs with dew on the fleece and dry ground, followed by dew on the ground and a dry fleece, served as tangible assurances that God would be with him and fulfill His promise. These signs aren’t about uncovering a military plan or discovering wind patterns; they’re about God graciously confirming His word to a hesitant leader and equipping him with confidence to move forward.