Joshua 11:18
Joshua waged war against all these kings for a long period of time.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Joshua 11:18?

2. How does Joshua 11:18 demonstrate God's patience in fulfilling His promises?

3. What can we learn about perseverance from Joshua's "long time" in battle?

4. How does Joshua 11:18 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15?

5. In what ways can we apply Joshua's persistence to our spiritual battles today?

6. How does Joshua 11:18 encourage trust in God's timing for victory?

7. How does Joshua 11:18 reflect God's patience in warfare?

8. Why did Joshua wage war for such a long time in Joshua 11:18?

9. What does Joshua 11:18 reveal about God's strategy for Israel's conquest?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 11?

11. Are there any external historical records confirming the conquests detailed in Joshua 11?

12. How can we reconcile claimed total destruction of certain cities in Joshua 10:39–40 with archaeological evidence of continued habitation?

13. In Joshua 12:1–24, how feasible is it that the Israelites defeated and occupied territories ruled by thirty-one kings so quickly without significant recorded losses?

14. Joshua 1:2 – How can the historical conquest of Canaan be verified when archaeological evidence of such a large-scale event is disputed?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Joshua's perseverance in battle inspire you to remain steadfast in your own spiritual journey?

2. In what ways can you apply the principles of faith and obedience from Joshua's life to your current circumstances?

3. How do the battles Joshua faced relate to the spiritual battles you encounter today, and how can Ephesians 6 help you prepare for them?

4. Reflect on a time when you had to wait for God's timing. How did that experience strengthen your faith?

5. What qualities of Joshua's leadership can you incorporate into your own life, whether in formal leadership roles or in everyday situations?1. Joshua 11 opens with kings uniting their forces to defeat Israel. Have you ever felt like all forces were against you? How did you respond?

2. How can we apply the concept of God giving strength to Joshua and his men in the face of a vast army, to our modern lives?

3. How did God's reassurance to Joshua ("Do not be afraid") impact Joshua's decision-making and actions? What lessons can we learn from this for our own lives?

4. Can you identify a time when you felt God's reassurance in your life as Joshua did, giving you courage to face a daunting situation?

5. Joshua followed God's commands exactly, even when they may have seemed strange (like hamstringing the horses and burning the chariots). What does this say about obedience, even when we don't fully understand God's instructions?

6. In what ways do you struggle with obeying God's instructions when they don't make sense, and how can Joshua's example guide you?

7. In Joshua's military victories, we see God's sovereignty and His power to help His people overcome their enemies. How have you experienced God's sovereignty and power in your life?

8. How can Joshua's faith in God's promise, despite the daunting number of enemies, inspire us when facing our seemingly impossible tasks?

9. The process of claiming the promised land was not a quick one. How does this apply to our understanding of patience and waiting on God's timing?

10. Joshua 11 demonstrates the balance between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. How do you view the balance between trusting God and taking action in your life?

11. The Anakim were considered giants and were feared by many, yet Joshua was able to defeat them. How can this narrative give you courage when facing your own "giants"?

12. Joshua destroyed all the inhabitants of the land as commanded by God. This may seem ruthless, but it was part of God’s judgement. How do you reconcile the nature of God as a judge and a loving God in this context?

13. As Joshua obeyed God fully, he was able to lead Israel to victory. How does this inspire you in your daily walk with God?

14. In this chapter, the Canaanites vastly outnumbered the Israelites, yet the Israelites were victorious because God was with them. How does this change your perspective on problems that seem overwhelming in your life?

15. What do you think this chapter teaches about the dangers of making alliances with those who do not honor God, as seen in the failed alliances of the Canaanite kings?

16. The chapter mentions that the Israelites fought for a long time to win their victories. How does this inform your understanding of persistence and endurance in your faith journey?

17. Joshua's leadership was instrumental in these victories. How does this chapter encourage you to step up in leadership roles in your life?

18. When Joshua and the Israelites faced adversity, they turned to God for guidance. How can this inspire you when facing challenges?

19. The Israelites went from being nomads to possessing cities. How does this transformation speak to the life-changing power of following God's will?

20. The success of Joshua was tied to his complete obedience to God’s commandments. In what areas of your life do you need to exercise complete obedience to experience breakthrough?

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