"Give me a blessing," she answered. "Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me springs of water as well." So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 1:15? 2. How does Judges 1:15 demonstrate the importance of asking God for blessings? 3. What can we learn from Achsah's boldness in requesting additional land resources? 4. How does Judges 1:15 connect to God's provision in Philippians 4:19? 5. In what ways can we apply Achsah's example of faith in our lives? 6. How does Caleb's response in Judges 1:15 reflect God's generosity towards His children? 7. What does Judges 1:15 reveal about the role of women in biblical narratives? 8. How does Judges 1:15 reflect the cultural practices of ancient Israel? 9. What theological significance does the request for springs of water hold in Judges 1:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 1? 11. In Judges 15:15, how can using a donkey's jawbone account for a victory over 1,000 armed men without breaking or becoming ineffective? 12. In Joshua 15:16-19, how can we reconcile the moral implications of offering a daughter as a reward for capturing Kiriath-sepher? 13. Why does Judges 7 seemingly contradict other biblical passages that emphasize the need for adequate numbers in battle (e.g., 1 Chronicles 21:1-5)? 14. Who is Othniel in historical or biblical context? Discussion Questions 1. How does Achsah's request for springs of water reflect her understanding of the needs of her land in the Negev?2. In what ways can Caleb's response to Achsah's request inspire us to be generous in our own lives? 3. How does Achsah's boldness in making her request relate to Jesus' teaching on asking and receiving in Matthew 7:7-11? 4. What practical steps can we take to ensure we are wisely managing the resources God has entrusted to us? 5. How can we balance faith in God's provision with taking proactive steps in our personal and spiritual lives?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 1:15 NIVJudges 1:15 NLT Judges 1:15 ESV Judges 1:15 NASB Judges 1:15 KJV Judges 1:15 Commentaries Bible Hub |



