What was the stated purpose of Gideon's fleece tests?

• A. To confirm God's will and build Gideon's faith, not to discover God's will.
• B. To reveal the entire plan of conquest.
• C. To determine when victory would come.
• D. To test the weather for battle.

Answer: (A)

The main idea tested is that Gideon’s fleece signs were given to confirm that God would be with him and to strengthen his faith, not to uncover some hidden plan. After God calls Gideon to deliver Israel, Gideon asks for a clear sign to reassure him that this is indeed God’s will and that God will empower him. The fleece test—first dew on the fleece with dry ground, then dew on the ground with a dry fleece—serves as concrete assurance that God is present and will fulfill His promise. It shows God’s patience in allowing Gideon to gain confidence rather than trying to discover a new element of the plan. The options about revealing the entire conquest plan, timing victory, or testing weather miss the purpose of these signs, which was about confirmation and faith facilitation rather than strategic forecasting.