1. What is the meaning of Joshua 18:1?

2. How does Joshua 18:1 emphasize the importance of unity among God's people?

3. What role does Shiloh play in Israel's spiritual and communal life?

4. How can we prioritize God's presence in our community like Israel at Shiloh?

5. How does "the whole congregation" gathering reflect New Testament church practices?

6. What steps can we take to ensure God's presence is central in our lives?

7. What is the significance of the tabernacle being set up at Shiloh in Joshua 18:1?

8. How does Joshua 18:1 reflect Israel's transition from wandering to settlement?

9. Why was Shiloh chosen as the location for the tabernacle in Joshua 18:1?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 18?

11. Joshua 18:1 – Is there historical or archaeological evidence confirming that “all the congregation of the children of Israel” actually gathered at Shiloh?

12. How did Hannah's faith lead to Samuel's birth?

13. 1 Samuel 3 – Is there any archaeological support for Samuel’s early prophetic ministry, or is it solely dependent on this biblical narrative?

14. What does Shiloh mean?1. What significance does the location of Shiloh hold in the history of Israel, and how can this inform our understanding of the importance of a central place of worship today?

2. How does the setting up of the Tent of Meeting at Shiloh reflect the Israelites' relationship with God, and what can we learn from this about maintaining our own relationship with Him?

3. In what ways does the subduing of the land before the Israelites demonstrate God's faithfulness, and how can we apply this understanding to trust in God's promises in our lives?

4. How does the concept of rest in the land of Canaan relate to the spiritual rest offered through Christ, and what steps can we take to enter into this rest?

5. Reflect on the unity of the Israelites as they assembled at Shiloh. How can we foster unity within our own church communities, and why is this important for our collective spiritual growth?1. How does Joshua's leadership in this chapter reflect his obedience to God's commands?

2. Discuss the significance of the phrase "how long will you put off entering and possessing the land..." What lessons can we learn from this in taking initiative and responsibility in our own lives?

3. Why do you think the Levites' inheritance was the priesthood and not a portion of the land?

4. How does the task of mapping out the land embody faith in action?

5. What can we learn from the meticulous planning and execution of the land distribution?

6. Why do you think the tribe of Benjamin's inheritance was detailed so extensively? What does this say about God’s precision and attention to detail?

7. How can the mapping and division of land be seen as an act of trust in God’s providence?

8. What do you think the tribes might have felt during this process of waiting for their inheritance? Can you relate this to a situation in your own life?

9. In our modern world, how can we apply the principle of casting lots to make decisions? Is there a place for such practices in today's Christian life?

10. Discuss the significance of the Tent of Meeting being set up in Shiloh. What does this say about the importance of communal worship and decision making?

11. Consider the role of the tribes who had already received their inheritance. How can we apply this to the concept of privilege in our society today?

12. How does Joshua’s questioning of the Israelites' delay to possess the land speak to us about taking hold of God's promises in our lives?

13. How does the process of land division, a seemingly secular task, become a spiritual one in this context?

14. How does the inheritance of the Levites, focusing on a spiritual role rather than a material possession, challenge our values and priorities today?

15. How might the individual tribes have felt about the fairness of the allocation process?

16. What can we learn about patience and God’s timing from the tribes waiting for their inheritance?

17. How can the unity and order displayed in this allocation process inform our actions in our own communities and churches?

18. What is the significance of land and place in this chapter, and how does this speak to our own attachment to physical spaces in our lives?

19. How can we understand the concept of inheritance in a spiritual sense, in light of this passage?

20. What does this chapter teach us about stewardship, and how can we apply these lessons to our own lives?

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