Judges 1:22
The house of Joseph also attacked Bethel, and the LORD was with them.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Judges 1:22?

2. How does Judges 1:22 demonstrate God's faithfulness to the house of Joseph?

3. What can we learn about obedience from the house of Joseph's actions?

4. How does Judges 1:22 connect with God's promises in Genesis 48:21?

5. In what ways can we seek God's guidance like the house of Joseph?

6. How can we apply the house of Joseph's faithfulness in our daily lives?

7. How does Judges 1:22 reflect God's involvement in Israel's military campaigns?

8. What does Judges 1:22 reveal about the tribe of Joseph's faith?

9. Why is the tribe of Joseph specifically mentioned in Judges 1:22?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 1?

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

12. How do the accounts of cities captured by different tribes in Judges 1 align (or conflict) with archaeological evidence regarding the settlement patterns in Canaan?

13. What is Bethel's significance in the Bible?

14. How can a 'divine council' (Psalm 82:1) fit with passages claiming there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the presence of the LORD with the house of Joseph in Judges 1:22 encourage you in your current life challenges?

2. In what ways can the account of Bethel's conquest inspire you to trust in God's promises today?

3. How does the concept of spiritual heritage influence your daily walk with God?

4. What are some practical steps you can take to ensure you are seeking God's presence in your personal battles?

5. How can the faithfulness of God to the house of Joseph in Judges 1:22 be seen in other parts of the Bible, and how does this reinforce your faith?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?

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