1. What is the meaning of Joshua 13:1?

2. How does Joshua 13:1 emphasize God's ongoing plans despite Joshua's old age?

3. What lessons can we learn about leadership transition from Joshua 13:1?

4. How does Joshua 13:1 connect to God's promises in Genesis 12:7?

5. What areas in your life require continued faithfulness, as seen in Joshua 13:1?

6. How can Joshua 13:1 inspire perseverance in fulfilling God's unfinished work today?

7. Why did God allow Joshua to age without completing the conquest of the land?

8. What does Joshua 13:1 reveal about God's timing and human limitations?

9. How does Joshua 13:1 challenge the idea of divine promises being fulfilled in one's lifetime?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 13?

11. Joshua 13:1 – How credible is it that after all the previous conquests, so much land still remained, contradicting earlier assertions that the land was largely subdued?

12. Why does the biblical conquest of Canaan contradict archaeological findings that suggest a gradual, not sudden, settlement?

13. In Judges 2:3, God says He will no longer drive out the remaining nations; how does this align with earlier promises of total conquest in Joshua?

14. Did Joshua and the Israelites capture Jerusalem? Yes (Joshua 10:23, 40) No (Joshua 15:63)1. How does Joshua's age and experience influence his leadership, and what can we learn from this about serving God in different seasons of life?

2. In what ways does God's reminder to Joshua about the remaining land challenge us to assess the "unfinished business" in our own spiritual journeys?

3. How can we apply the principle of perseverance in our personal lives, especially when facing challenges or feeling inadequate?

4. What role does faith play in trusting God's promises, especially when the task seems daunting or incomplete?

5. How can we encourage and support our leaders, like Joshua, who are tasked with guiding others in fulfilling God's purposes?1. When God tells Joshua he is old but there is still much work to be done, what does this say about God’s expectations for service regardless of our age or condition?

2. In your life, have you ever felt like Joshua - that you have done much, but there is still more to accomplish? How did you respond?

3. How can the idea of there being much land still to take apply to your spiritual life and goals?

4. The land yet to be conquered was described in great detail. What does this tell us about God’s knowledge of our individual challenges and tasks?

5. How can we apply the concept of the "promised land" yet to be taken in the context of unfulfilled promises or unrealized potential in our lives?

6. God divided the land among the tribes, each according to their size and need. How does this mirror God's distribution of gifts and responsibilities in the church today?

7. What can we learn from the Levites not receiving a portion of land like the other tribes, but cities to live in with pasturelands for their livestock and property?

8. In our society today, how can we relate to the Levites’ role and their lack of land inheritance?

9. God faithfully fulfilled His promise to the tribes of Israel by giving them land. How does this boost your confidence in God's promises in your life?

10. How can the varied terrains of the lands given to different tribes speak to the diversity of our individual spiritual journeys and callings?

11. Despite God's assurance, the Israelites faced the daunting task of possessing their lands. How do you face seemingly overwhelming tasks, even when you know God is with you?

12. What does the process of apportioning land among the tribes tell us about justice and equity in God's kingdom?

13. The chapter highlights that certain areas remained unconquered. What "unconquered territories" do you think exist in your spiritual life, and how can you approach them?

14. How does Joshua's leadership during the division of the land inspire you in your own leadership roles?

15. The chapter suggests the importance of everyone having a place in God's plan. How does this apply to your understanding of your role in the Christian community?

16. How does the fact that God still had work for Joshua, despite his old age, change your perspective on service in the church and community at different stages of life?

17. In the context of this chapter, how would you understand the statement: "The work of God is never done"?

18. God had a plan for every tribe in Israel. How does this help you to understand His individual plans for us?

19. In current times, how can we practice the principles of responsibility and communal living as seen in Joshua's distribution of the land?

20. Looking at the different tribes receiving their inheritance, what does this tell you about God's individual plans for each of us in terms of talents, skills, and spiritual gifts?

Joshua 13:1 NIV
Joshua 13:1 NLT
Joshua 13:1 ESV
Joshua 13:1 NASB
Joshua 13:1 KJV

Joshua 13:1 Commentaries

Bible Hub