1. What is the meaning of Joshua 3:1?

2. How does Joshua 3:1 demonstrate the importance of early morning devotion to God?

3. What can we learn from Joshua's leadership in preparing to cross the Jordan?

4. How does Joshua 3:1 connect with God's promises to Israel in Deuteronomy?

5. What steps can we take to prepare for God's guidance like Joshua?

6. How does the Israelites' obedience in Joshua 3:1 inspire our faith journey today?

7. What is the significance of Joshua leading Israel across the Jordan in Joshua 3:1?

8. How does Joshua 3:1 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises?

9. Why did Joshua rise early in the morning according to Joshua 3:1?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 3?

11. Why is there no clear extra-biblical record or archaeological evidence for this mass crossing in Joshua 3?

12. How does the crossing in Joshua 3 compare with contradictory or differing accounts of water-parting miracles elsewhere in the Bible?

13. What are Shittim in the Bible?

14. What lies east of the Jordan River?1. What does Joshua's leadership style teach us about the importance of obedience and faith in our own leadership roles?

2. How can we prepare ourselves spiritually and practically to receive the promises God has for us, similar to the Israelites preparing to cross the Jordan?

3. In what ways can we demonstrate faith during times of transition or uncertainty in our lives?

4. How can we discern and respond to God's timing in our personal and communal faith journeys?

5. What role does community play in our faith journey, and how can we support one another as we seek to follow God's leading?1. How does the preparation of the Israelites reflect their faith in God's promise?

2. Why do you think it was important for the Ark of the Covenant to lead the way across the Jordan?

3. How does the miracle at the Jordan demonstrate the power of God?

4. Compare the leadership of Joshua and Moses. How does God’s promise to exalt Joshua impact his leadership?

5. How does the role of the priests reflect their commitment to their faith?

6. What lessons can you draw from the Israelites' obedience and faith?

7. How can the story of crossing the Jordan River influence your own faith journey?

8. Can you recall a situation in your life where you had to step out in faith, much like the Israelites crossing the Jordan?

9. What 'rivers' are you facing in your life right now? How can this chapter inspire you to handle them?

10. In what ways can you 'consecrate' yourself in preparation for God's intervention in your life?

11. How do you feel when you're in a situation where you must wait for God's timing, like the Israelites waiting to cross the Jordan?

12. How does the promise God made to the Israelites relate to His promises to us today?

13. How can the story of Joshua 3 encourage you when facing the 'Canaanites' in your life?

14. How does this chapter affect your understanding of obedience to God?

15. How can we discern God's guidance when faced with significant life decisions?

16. How can we stand firm in our faith, just like the priests holding the Ark in the middle of the Jordan?

17. What does 'exaltation' look like in a modern context? How does God exalt us in our daily lives?

18. What does it mean to trust in God's presence and guidance in times of transition or change?

19. How does this chapter change your perception of the possible 'miracles' in your life?

20. How can we continue to keep our faith strong, even when we have not yet seen the fulfillment of God's promises?

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