All these cities were fortified with high walls and gates and bars, and there were many more unwalled villages. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 3:5? 2. How does Deuteronomy 3:5 demonstrate God's provision for Israel's military victories? 3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness from Deuteronomy 3:5's fortified cities? 4. How does Deuteronomy 3:5 connect with God's promises in Deuteronomy 1:8? 5. How can we trust God in overcoming our own "fortified cities" today? 6. What role does obedience play in experiencing God's victories, as seen in Deuteronomy 3:5? 7. How does Deuteronomy 3:5 reflect God's power in conquering fortified cities? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Deuteronomy 3:5? 9. Why were the cities in Deuteronomy 3:5 completely destroyed? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 3? 11. What is Jerusalem's significance in the Bible? 12. Deuteronomy 3:4 claims Israel took over 60 fortified cities—where is the archaeological evidence for such cities? 13. Jonah 3:3 - How could Nineveh realistically be so large that it required a three-day journey to cross? 14. Why does the New Testament (James 2:25) commend Rahab's actions when they involved deception and potential betrayal of her city? Discussion Questions 1. How does the victory over fortified cities in Deuteronomy 3:5 encourage you to trust God with the "fortified" challenges in your life?2. In what ways can the account of the Israelites' conquest of Bashan inspire you to face your own spiritual battles? 3. How can the concept of spiritual strongholds in 2 Corinthians 10:4 be applied to personal struggles you are currently facing? 4. What steps can you take to ensure you are spiritually prepared and obedient to God's word, as the Israelites were before their victories? 5. How can you foster a sense of community and support within your church or small group, similar to the unwalled villages mentioned in the passage?1. What does the victory over Og signify about God's power? 2. How does Moses' leadership style reflect his relationship with God? 3. Why was the division of the land significant to the tribes of Israel? 4. How do the actions of the Transjordan tribes reflect responsibility and unity? 5. What qualities does Moses see in Joshua that make him the chosen successor? 6. How does God's response to Moses' plea highlight His justice and mercy? 7. How might one relate Moses' longing to see the Promised Land with personal unfulfilled desires? 8. How can the themes of obedience and consequences be applied in today's world? 9. What might the division of lands teach us about delegation and trust? 10. How do you handle disappointments similar to Moses not entering the Promised Land? 11. Are there times when you've felt like the Transjordan tribes, having dual responsibilities? How did you prioritize them? 12. How does the allocation of territories reflect God's intention for order and planning? 13. In what ways can the lessons from the Israelites' journey apply to modern challenges? 14. Who in your life has played a role similar to Moses, guiding and leading you? 15. How can we recognize and support emerging leaders in our communities like Joshua? 16. How do you reconcile when you believe you’ve done much, but are denied something you desire? 17. What are the qualities of a good leader, as depicted in this chapter? 18. When has obedience led to blessings in your life? 19. How can we ensure that our present actions align with God's future promises? 20. How might one find solace in God’s bigger plan, especially when personal desires remain unfulfilled? Links Deuteronomy 3:5 NIVDeuteronomy 3:5 NLT Deuteronomy 3:5 ESV Deuteronomy 3:5 NASB Deuteronomy 3:5 KJV Deuteronomy 3:5 Commentaries Bible Hub |



