One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, "What do you desire?" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 1:14? 2. How does Judges 1:14 demonstrate the importance of seeking God's guidance in decisions? 3. What can we learn from Achsah's request for blessings in our prayer life? 4. How does Achsah's boldness in Judges 1:14 connect to Hebrews 4:16? 5. In what ways can we apply Achsah's initiative to our spiritual growth? 6. How does Judges 1:14 encourage us to pursue God's promises with confidence? 7. What does Judges 1:14 reveal about gender roles in biblical times? 8. How does Judges 1:14 reflect the cultural practices of ancient Israel? 9. What theological significance does Judges 1:14 hold in the context of the Book of Judges? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 1? 11. Who is Othniel in historical or biblical context? 12. Why did God allow Jephthah to sacrifice his daughter in Judges 11 without stopping him? 13. In Joshua 15:16-19, how can we reconcile the moral implications of offering a daughter as a reward for capturing Kiriath-sepher? 14. Who was Caleb in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does Achsah's approach to Caleb reflect her faith and understanding of her inheritance? How can we apply this in our spiritual lives today?2. In what ways does the relationship between Achsah, Othniel, and Caleb demonstrate the importance of family unity in pursuing God's promises? 3. How does Achsah's boldness in asking for a field inspire us to approach God with our needs and desires? What other scriptures encourage us to ask God for blessings? 4. What can we learn from Caleb's response to Achsah's request about the nature of God as a loving Father who desires to give good gifts to His children? 5. How does Achsah's account challenge or affirm your understanding of the role of women in biblical accounts and in the church today? How can this understanding impact your view of women's roles in your community?1. How does Judges 1 connect to the narrative of the book of Joshua? 2. What are the consequences of the Israelites' incomplete obedience to God's commands? 3. How does the narrative of Adoni-Bezek exemplify divine justice? 4. How does Caleb's reward to Othniel for his bravery depict the values of that time? How might these values translate today? 5. How does the presence of the Canaanites among the Israelites affect their religious and societal life? 6. Why might the Israelites have struggled to fully conquer the land? Does this reflect any spiritual struggles you've faced? 7. How does the faith of the tribes of Judah and Simeon manifest in their victories? 8. How does the failure of the tribes to drive out the Canaanites represent disobedience to God? 9. What lessons can you learn about trust and obedience from the successes and failures of the Israelites in this chapter? 10. How can we apply the lessons of incomplete conquests to our personal battles today? 11. Why do you think God chose Judah to go up first against the Canaanites? 12. How can the concept of divine justice as demonstrated in Adoni-Bezek’s fate apply in today's society? 13. How did fear influence the actions of the Israelites, and how does fear influence our actions today? 14. How does the intertribal cooperation between Judah and Simeon inform us about community and teamwork in fulfilling God’s commands? 15. How did the lack of strong leadership (after Joshua's death) affect the Israelites? What does this tell us about the importance of leadership in achieving collective goals? 16. What does the repeated failure of the Israelites to completely drive out the Canaanites tell us about the nature of sin and temptation? 17. What spiritual insights can be drawn from the physical battles described in this chapter? 18. How does the narrative in Judges 1 challenge you to be obedient in your daily life? 19. How does the Israelites' struggle to fully conquer the Promised Land relate to our struggle to live fully in God's promises today? 20. How does Judges 1 encourage us to deal with our incomplete victories and unfinished tasks in our Christian walk? Links Judges 1:14 NIVJudges 1:14 NLT Judges 1:14 ESV Judges 1:14 NASB Judges 1:14 KJV Judges 1:14 Commentaries Bible Hub |



