Meanwhile, Joshua told the two men who had spied out the land, "Go into the house of the prostitute and bring out the woman and all who are with her, just as you promised her." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 6:22? 2. How does Joshua 6:22 demonstrate God's faithfulness to Rahab's family? 3. What role did obedience play in the spies' actions in Joshua 6:22? 4. How can we apply the principle of honoring promises in our daily lives? 5. What other biblical examples show God's protection for those who trust Him? 6. How does Rahab's story in Joshua 6:22 inspire us to trust God's plan? 7. How does Joshua 6:22 demonstrate God's faithfulness to those who trust in Him? 8. Why were Rahab and her family spared according to Joshua 6:22? 9. What does Joshua 6:22 reveal about God's mercy and justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 6? 11. How can the compassionate approach to accidental killers in Joshua 20 be reconciled with the violent conquests described earlier, such as in Joshua 6? 12. How does the absolute obedience in Joshua 11:12–15 align with prior instructions about sparing certain peoples? 13. What is Jericho's significance in the Bible? 14. If God loves everyone, why does He command the Israelites to kill entire populations, including women and children (Joshua 6:21)? Discussion Questions 1. How does Rahab's faith challenge our understanding of who can be used by God for His purposes?2. In what ways can we see the theme of redemption in Rahab's account, and how does it connect to the broader account of the Bible? 3. How does the account of Rahab encourage us to act on our faith in practical ways in our daily lives? 4. What can we learn from the spies' fulfillment of their promise to Rahab about the importance of integrity and faithfulness in our commitments? 5. How does Rahab's inclusion in the lineage of Jesus (Matthew 1:5) impact our understanding of God's grace and the inclusivity of the Gospel?1. What does the shutting up of Jericho symbolize about the state of the city and its fear of the Israelites? 2. In the context of the story, what significance do the numbers seven and six hold? 3. How can we interpret the LORD's detailed strategy to Joshua about taking the city? 4. How does this passage illustrate the concept of obedience and trust in God, even when His commands might seem unusual or impractical? 5. How does the marching in silence until the final day reflect the discipline and obedience of the Israelites? How can this apply to us today when following God's directions? 6. What does the action of the people giving a mighty shout teach us about unity and collective faith in God's promises? 7. How does the narrative highlight the importance of God's precise instructions? How can we apply this to our lives? 8. Why did Joshua command the people not to shout or even speak until he told them to? 9. What can we learn from Rahab's situation? How did her actions of faith and loyalty impact her future? 10. How does this event reflect the belief in the holy destruction or devotion of items to God? How does this translate into today's perspective? 11. How do you interpret the heavy curse Joshua places on the rebuilding of Jericho? What do you think this says about remembering and respecting God's judgment? 12. How can the preservation of Rahab and her family amidst the destruction of Jericho be viewed as a symbol of grace and redemption? 13. What lessons can we learn from the act of sparing Rahab and her family, but destroying everything else in Jericho? 14. Why was it important for the silver, gold, bronze, and iron to be placed in the treasury of the LORD's house? 15. What significance does Joshua's fame spreading throughout the land hold in the context of the Israelites' journey and mission? 16. Why was the specific instruction given to avoid the things devoted to destruction? What implications might this hold for us today? 17. Why do you think the text emphasizes the complete destruction of Jericho, including men, women, and animals? 18. How does the fate of Jericho reflect on the concept of divine justice and judgment? 19. How can the devotion of items to the LORD's treasury be seen as a form of giving back or acknowledging God's sovereignty? 20. How can we apply the principle of obedience as seen in this passage to the modern day situations where God's instructions might not align with our understanding or expectations? Links Joshua 6:22 NIVJoshua 6:22 NLT Joshua 6:22 ESV Joshua 6:22 NASB Joshua 6:22 KJV Joshua 6:22 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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