1. What is the meaning of Joshua 6:23?

2. How does Joshua 6:23 demonstrate God's faithfulness to Rahab and her family?

3. What can we learn from Rahab's faith and actions in Joshua 6:23?

4. How does Joshua 6:23 connect to Hebrews 11:31 about Rahab's faith?

5. How can we show faithfulness to God's promises in our daily lives?

6. What role does obedience play in the fulfillment of God's promises in Joshua 6?

7. How does Joshua 6:23 demonstrate God's justice and mercy simultaneously?

8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 6:23?

9. How does the rescue of Rahab in Joshua 6:23 reflect God's plan for redemption?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 6?

11. How did Rahab help the Israelite spies in Jericho?

12. If Jericho’s walls had already crumbled before Joshua’s era, how does Joshua 2:15 align with historical timelines?

13. How do we reconcile the mass killing commanded in this chapter with the Bible's teachings on mercy (Joshua 6:21)?

14. (James 2:25) Why cite Rahab's actions as an example of faith when the historicity of the Jericho story has been questioned by some archaeologists?1. How does Rahab's faith challenge us to act on our beliefs in our daily lives?

2. In what ways can we see God's grace at work in the account of Rahab, and how does this encourage us in our own spiritual journey?

3. What can we learn from the spies' commitment to their promise, and how can we apply this in our relationships and commitments?

4. How does Rahab's integration into the community of Israel reflect our own journey of faith and transformation?

5. How can we trust in God's protection and provision in our lives, as Rahab did, even when circumstances seem dire?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?

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