1. What is the meaning of Joshua 11:20?

2. How does Joshua 11:20 demonstrate God's sovereignty in Israel's conquests?

3. What role did divine hardening play in the Canaanites' resistance?

4. How can we discern God's will in challenging situations today?

5. Compare Joshua 11:20 with Pharaoh's hardening in Exodus. What similarities exist?

6. How should believers respond when facing seemingly insurmountable opposition?

7. Why did God harden the hearts of the Canaanites in Joshua 11:20?

8. How does Joshua 11:20 align with the concept of free will?

9. What is the historical evidence for the events described in Joshua 11:20?

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

11. How do we address potential contradictions or editing in Exodus 33 when compared to other Pentateuch texts describing Moses's encounters with God?

12. Who were the believers in the Old Testament?

13. How does the absolute obedience in Joshua 11:12-15 align with prior instructions about sparing certain peoples?

14. What is the main theme of the Book of Numbers?1. How does understanding God's sovereignty in hardening hearts affect your view of His justice and mercy?

2. In what ways can the account of the Canaanites' destruction serve as a warning against sin and idolatry in your own life?

3. How can Joshua's obedience to God's commands inspire you to follow God's Word more closely in your daily life?

4. What are some areas in your life where you need to rely more on faith in God's power rather than your own strength?

5. How do the connections to other scriptures, such as Romans 9:18 and Proverbs 21:1, deepen your understanding of God's control over human affairs?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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