JOSHUA
READING PLANS + STUDY QUESTIONS
READING PLAN
THE JOURNEY TOWARDS THE PROMISED LAND
ISRAEL BATTLES THE CANAANITES
THE PROMISED LAND IS DIVIDED AMONG THE TRIBES
JOSHUA’S CHARGE TO THE ISRAELITES
HOW TO USE
READ THE CHAPTERS IN THE BIBLE FOR EACH SESSION
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS + REFLECT ON THE READING
This study encourages going at your own pace, allowing each session to be a day, a week, or however long you need. Each session contains questions to be used for individual reflection or small group discussion.
This study was made to be used alongside Bible reading. Although we have created chapter summaries, there is no substitute for reading God's Word.
SESSION ONE: JOSHUA 1-5
THE JOURNEY TOWARDS THE PROMISED LAND
What promise did God make to both Moses and Joshua (Joshua 1:5-7)?
In Joshua 1:8–13, what instructions did God give Joshua for leading the Israelites? What did God say about the land He was giving them?
According to Numbers 13–14, what was Joshua’s role during Israel’s time in the wilderness? How was he faithful in this position?
In Joshua 2, how did Rahab provide for the Israelite spies? What did she ask for in return?
What miraculous acts inspired Rahab to have faith in God? How did she exhibit greater faith than the previous generation of Israelites (Joshua 2:9-11)?
Matthew 1 contains the genealogy of Jesus. Read Matthew 1:5. Who from this story is included in Jesus’ heritage?
In Joshua 3, what did the Israelite priests carry with them on their journey to Canaan? What is the significance of this (see Exodus 25:10-22)?
How is the story of the Jordan River crossing similar to the crossing of the Red Sea? How is it different (see Joshua 3 and Exodus 14)?
In Joshua 5, why was the new generation of Israelites circumcised? What is the significance of circumcision (see Genesis 17)?
In Joshua 5:13-15, who did Joshua encounter? What information did this person share with Joshua?
SESSION TWO: JOSHUA 6-11
ISRAEL BATTLES THE CANAANITES
The number seven is referenced frequently in Joshua 6. What does the number seven often represent throughout the Bible?
Why do you think God would use the unusual strategy of marching around the walls instead of providing Israel with a powerful military?
How did the Israelites keep their promise to Rahab (Joshua 6:17-23)?
After the Israelites entered the land of Canaan, they were defeated by the people of Ai. How would you summarize Joshua’s prayer in 7:7-9?
Read the story of Achan in Joshua 7:10-26. Using a Study Bible or internet search, look up the meaning of Achan’s name and the meaning of “Valley of Achor.” What do these names reveal?
How would you describe Israel’s military strategy against Ai in Joshua 8?
After Israel’s victory, how did Joshua glorify God and remind the Israelites of His provision (Joshua 8:30-35)?
In Joshua 9, how did the Gibeonites trick the Israelites? Why did they want to be among the Israelites?
In what ways did God intervene for the Israelites in Joshua 10? How does this show His ultimate authority?
How was Joshua’s faithfulness described in Joshua 11:15? Do you feel like there is something God has called you to do that you have left undone?
SESSION THREE: JOSHUA 12-17
THE PROMISED LAND IS DIVIDED AMONG THE TRIBES
How many kings were defeated by Moses and Joshua? Considering that the Israelites were recently enslaved, does this number surprise you?
The primary message of Joshua 13-22 is land allocation between the tribes. Why was this land so important to the Israelites?
Which tribe did not receive a land inheritance (Joshua 13:14, 13:33)? What was the specific role of this tribe?
What city did Caleb receive as an inheritance? Why did he receive this reward?
Read Joshua 15:63. Who remained among the tribe of Judah? How might this influence the Israelites?
What is significant or special about the tribe of Judah?
According to Joshua 16:10 and 17:12, who remained among the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh?
Why did Ephraim and Manasseh ask for more land? What was Joshua’s response to their request (Joshua 17:16-18)?
SESSION FOUR: JOSHUA 18-24
THE PROMISED LAND IS DIVIDED AMONG THE TRIBES
How many kings were defeated by Moses and Joshua? Considering that the Israelites were recently enslaved, does this number surprise you?
The primary message of Joshua 13-22 is land allocation between the tribes. Why was this land so important to the Israelites?
Which tribe did not receive a land inheritance (Joshua 13:14, 13:33)? What was the specific role of this tribe?
What city did Caleb receive as an inheritance? Why did he receive this reward?
Read Joshua 15:63. Who remained among the tribe of Judah? How might this influence the Israelites?
What is significant or special about the tribe of Judah?
According to Joshua 16:10 and 17:12, who remained among the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh?
Why did Ephraim and Manasseh ask for more land? What was Joshua’s response to their request (Joshua 17:16-18)?
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