1. What is the meaning of Joshua 7:2?

2. How does Joshua 7:2 illustrate the importance of seeking God's guidance before action?

3. What can we learn from Joshua's decision to send spies to Ai?

4. How does Joshua 7:2 connect with Proverbs 3:5-6 about trusting God?

5. What steps can we take to avoid presumption in our spiritual decisions?

6. How can we apply Joshua's leadership approach in our daily Christian walk?

7. Why did Joshua send men from Jericho to Ai in Joshua 7:2?

8. How does Joshua 7:2 reflect on leadership and decision-making?

9. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 7:2?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 7?

11. Who was Achan in the Bible?

12. Where is the archaeological evidence supporting the complete destruction of Ai (Joshua 8:28)?

13. Why do battles in the Book of Joshua (e.g., Ai’s destruction) not match the archaeological record?

14. In Joshua 7:5, is there archaeological or historical evidence supporting the defeat at Ai and the specific number of casualties? 1. How does Joshua's approach to Ai compare to the earlier reconnaissance mission in Canaan, and what can we learn about preparation and trust in God from these accounts?

2. In what ways does the failure at Ai illustrate the impact of sin on a community, and how can we apply this understanding to our church or family life?

3. Reflect on a time when you relied on your own understanding rather than seeking God's guidance. What was the outcome, and how might you approach similar situations differently in the future?

4. How can we, as a community of believers, hold each other accountable in a way that is loving and constructive, as seen in the aftermath of the events at Ai?

5. What steps can you take to ensure that your actions and decisions are aligned with God's will, especially when facing challenges or opportunities?1. In Joshua 7:1, Achan's sin is said to bring trouble on Israel as a whole. What does this verse teach us about the corporate nature of sin within a community?

2. Achan's sin led to defeat at Ai, which shocked Joshua and the elders. How can our individual actions affect the groups or communities we're part of?

3. Joshua reacted to the defeat with mourning and despair. Why did he react this way and what does it teach us about leadership and responsibility?

4. How does God's response to Joshua in Joshua 7:10-12 instruct us on moving forward after a setback or failure?

5. God knew who was guilty, yet He had Joshua cast lots to determine the guilty party. What might be the reason for this and how can this process be compared to our justice system today?

6. In what ways might we be tempted to take what isn’t ours, like Achan did, especially in our current society?

7. Achan hid the spoils of Jericho in his tent, thinking his sin was hidden. How does this story speak to the misconception that our hidden sins have no consequences?

8. How can Achan’s story serve as a reminder of the short-lived pleasure of sin compared to its long-term consequences?

9. How did Achan's confession in Joshua 7:20-21 reflect his understanding of his sin and its gravity?

10. How can we apply the lessons of Achan’s story to our own lives when dealing with temptation and sin?

11. How can this story help us understand the concept of personal accountability and its importance in a society?

12. What lessons can we learn from Joshua's leadership and his dealing with defeat and sin within his people?

13. How does Achan's story challenge us to think about the impacts of our private actions on our community?

14. Despite the heavy consequence of Achan’s sin, God’s anger was turned away after justice was served. How can this narrative be used to understand God's wrath and justice?

15. Why do you think Achan’s entire family was punished for his sin? How does this compare to our modern understanding of justice?

16. The chapter ends with a place being named the Valley of Achor, meaning trouble, in memory of this event. Why do you think it's important to remember such difficult times?

17. Can you share a personal experience when a hidden mistake or sin of yours affected the people around you? How did you deal with it?

18. How does Achan's story remind us of the importance of obedience to God's commandments in our daily lives?

19. How does Achan's action contrast with Rahab's action in the previous chapters? What does this say about the nature of decisions and their outcomes?

20. In this chapter, Joshua and the Israelites are taught a hard lesson about the importance of holiness and obedience. How can we learn from their experience and apply it in our contemporary lives?

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