1. What is the meaning of Joshua 17:5?

2. How does Joshua 17:5 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises?

3. What can we learn about God's provision from "ten shares fell to Manasseh"?

4. How does Joshua 17:5 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15?

5. In what ways should we trust God's timing, as seen in Joshua 17:5?

6. How can we apply the principle of divine inheritance in our daily lives?

7. How does Joshua 17:5 reflect God's promise to the tribes of Israel?

8. What historical evidence supports the land allotment described in Joshua 17:5?

9. Why was the tribe of Manasseh given additional land in Joshua 17:5?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 17?

11. 1 Chronicles 7:14-15 - How do we reconcile the lineage of Manasseh here with conflicting genealogical details elsewhere in Scripture?

12. Psalm 60:7 mentions Gilead, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Judah; how do these tribal borders align (or conflict) with other historical and biblical records of Israel's territories?

13. Joshua 17:3-6: Is the story of Zelophehad's daughters inheriting land plausible in a strict patriarchal society, or does it conflict with known ancient customs?

14. Deuteronomy 19:2-3: Is there any archaeological evidence of Israel establishing and maintaining these cities of refuge as described?1. How does the division of land among the tribes of Israel reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? Consider how this applies to God's promises in your life.

2. In what ways can the obedience of the tribes in accepting their inheritance inspire us to trust and obey God's plan for our lives?

3. How does the unity and diversity among the tribes of Israel relate to the body of Christ today? What role do you play in your faith community?

4. What spiritual inheritance have you received from previous generations, and how can you pass it on to others?

5. How can we practice good stewardship of the resources and gifts God has given us, both individually and as a community?1. How does the division of land among Manasseh's descendants reflect the fulfilment of God's promise?

2. Discuss the significance of the daughters of Zelophehad receiving an inheritance. What does this say about the status of women during this period?

3. In the context of Zelophehad's daughters, how does this passage address the issue of gender equality? What contemporary applications can you draw from this?

4. How do the detailed descriptions of the borders and cities contribute to the narrative and what do they symbolize?

5. Why were the descendants of Manasseh unable to fully occupy their cities, and what does this tell us about the importance of obedience in God's plan?

6. How does the dialogue between the sons of Joseph and Joshua demonstrate the balance between faith and action?

7. If you were in Joshua's position, how would you handle the complaints of the sons of Joseph?

8. Can you find parallels in the modern world where God's blessings, like the land in this passage, are in abundance but require work and bravery to fully claim?

9. In your life, have you experienced a time when, like the sons of Joseph, you were blessed abundantly but felt it wasn't enough? How did you address this feeling?

10. How does Joshua's response to the sons of Joseph challenge our understanding of problems and solutions? Can this be applied to challenges in your life?

11. If you were among the descendants of Manasseh, how would you address the issue of the persistent Canaanites?

12. How can we apply Joshua's encouragement to "clear the forest" in our modern lives?

13. How does the fear of the Canaanites and their iron chariots reflect our own fears when facing formidable obstacles?

14. In the face of fear and doubt, like the sons of Joseph faced with the Canaanites, how can we rely on God's promise and strength?

15. Can you identify situations in today's society where people are not fully claiming their 'inheritance' or potential because of fear or complacency?

16. How do the intertwined territories of Manasseh and Ephraim speak to the interconnectedness of human lives and communities?

17. How might the narrative change if the sons of Joseph didn’t speak up about their need for more land? How does this encourage communication and asserting one's needs?

18. The Canaanites are portrayed as obstacles to the tribes fully claiming their inheritance. What are the 'Canaanites' in your life, and how can you confront them?

19. How do faith and action play a part in overcoming the obstacles represented by the Canaanites and the iron chariots?

20. How can the story of Manasseh's inheritance inspire us to boldly claim God's promises, despite the challenges we face?

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