And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Hammoth-dor, and Kartan--three cities, together with their pasturelands. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 21:32? 2. How does Joshua 21:32 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What role do Levitical cities play in God's plan for Israel's spiritual leadership? 4. How can we ensure our communities reflect God's provision, as seen in Joshua 21:32? 5. Compare the significance of Levitical cities in Joshua 21:32 to Numbers 35:1-8. 6. How does God's provision for the Levites inspire our service to the church today? 7. What is the significance of the cities of refuge mentioned in Joshua 21:32? 8. How does Joshua 21:32 reflect God's justice and mercy? 9. Why were specific cities chosen as Levitical cities in Joshua 21:32? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 21? 11. Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14-20? 12. Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting the mention of angels at Mahanaim (Gen. 32:1-2)? 13. Why does Joshua 21:45 assert that every divine promise was fulfilled, when other passages suggest lingering Canaanite presence? 14. In Luke 21:25-26, are the cosmic signs literal events that defy scientific explanation, or figurative language open to interpretation? Discussion Questions 1. How does the concept of a city of refuge reflect God's character, and how can we apply this understanding to our lives today?2. In what ways can the church today serve as a "city of refuge" for those seeking spiritual safety and support? 3. How does the allocation of cities to the Levites inform our understanding of the role of spiritual leaders in our communities? 4. What parallels can we draw between the cities of refuge and the refuge we find in Christ, as described in Hebrews 6:18? 5. How can we, as individuals and as a community, ensure that we are upholding justice and mercy in our interactions with others?1. What does the distribution of the cities to the Levites reveal about God's provision for His people? 2. How do the cities of refuge represent God's justice and mercy? 3. Why do you think the Levites were given cities throughout the other tribes' territories? 4. How does this distribution underscore the role of the Levites within Israel? 5. What lessons can we learn from the Levites' contentment with their inheritance? 6. How does the division of land among the tribes reflect equality in God's eyes? 7. What is the significance of some cities being designated as cities of refuge? 8. How does the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites inspire trust in God's promises in your life? 9. How does the concept of inheritance in this chapter apply to Christians today? 10. How does the obedience of the Israelites in implementing God's instructions reflect in our obedience to God's commands today? 11. How can we apply the role of the Levites in our service to the Church today? 12. What does the peaceful settlement of the Israelites tell us about God's promises for rest and peace? 13. How does God's faithfulness to Israel reflect on His faithfulness to us? 14. How does the function of the cities of refuge parallel with God's grace and mercy? 15. How can we, like the Levites, use our 'inheritance' for the service of others? 16. How does the peaceful settlement of Israelites encourage us during times of conflict? 17. How do the Levites' cities scattered among the tribes of Israel relate to the Christian's call to be "salt and light" in the world? 18. How can we use our own "cities of refuge" to provide help and support for those in need? 19. What role does obedience play in seeing God's promises fulfilled in our lives? 20. What responsibilities come with the blessings and inheritance we receive from God, as seen in the allotment to the Levites? Links Joshua 21:32 NIVJoshua 21:32 NLT Joshua 21:32 ESV Joshua 21:32 NASB Joshua 21:32 KJV Joshua 21:32 Commentaries Bible Hub |



