1. What is the meaning of Joshua 7:3?

2. Why did the spies suggest sending only "two or three thousand men"?

3. How does Joshua 7:3 demonstrate reliance on human judgment over God's guidance?

4. What lessons can we learn about overconfidence from Joshua 7:3?

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

6. How can we ensure our decisions align with God's will, unlike in Joshua 7:3?

7. Why did the Israelites underestimate Ai's strength in Joshua 7:3?

8. How does Joshua 7:3 reflect on leadership and decision-making?

9. What does Joshua 7:3 teach about the consequences of disobedience?

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

11. What is Ai's significance in the Bible?

12. If Ai was truly annihilated, why does it not appear in later references to the region's cities in the Old Testament?

13. In Joshua 7:5, is there archaeological or historical evidence supporting the defeat at Ai and the specific number of casualties?

14. Are biblical numbers accurate?1. How does the Israelites' approach to Ai differ from their approach to Jericho, and what can we learn from this about seeking God's guidance in our own lives?

2. In what ways can hidden sin in our lives affect our relationship with God and others, as seen in the account of Achan?

3. How does the principle of humility before God apply to our daily decision-making processes?

4. What steps can we take to ensure we are seeking God's guidance in our personal and communal decisions?

5. How can we foster a culture of accountability within our faith communities to prevent the consequences of hidden sin?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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