and when the spies saw a man coming out of the city, they said to him, "Please show us how to get into the city, and we will treat you kindly." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 1:24? 2. How does Judges 1:24 demonstrate God's guidance in seeking wisdom from others? 3. What role does discernment play in the actions of the spies in Judges 1:24? 4. How can we apply the spies' strategy to our spiritual battles today? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Judges 1:24 and seeking counsel in Proverbs? 6. How does Judges 1:24 encourage us to seek God's direction in decision-making? 7. What does Judges 1:24 reveal about God's guidance in warfare? 8. How does Judges 1:24 reflect the Israelites' reliance on divine intervention? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Judges 1:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 1? 11. 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? 12. What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ? 13. Matthew 10:23 - Why has Jesus not returned if he promised his disciples they wouldn't finish visiting all the towns of Israel before his coming? 14. How plausible is it that the avenger of blood system (Numbers 35:19) was enforced fairly in the context of ancient Near Eastern tribal justice? Discussion Questions 1. How does the interaction between the spies and the man from Bethel illustrate the balance between divine guidance and human initiative?2. In what ways does the account of the spies in Bethel parallel the account of Rahab and the spies in Jericho, and what can we learn from these parallels? 3. How can we apply the principle of discernment in our daily lives, especially when faced with important decisions? 4. What role does kindness play in our interactions with others, and how can it be used to further God's kingdom? 5. Reflect on a time when God used an unlikely person or situation in your life to accomplish His purposes. How did this experience shape your understanding of God's sovereignty?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 1:24 NIVJudges 1:24 NLT Judges 1:24 ESV Judges 1:24 NASB Judges 1:24 KJV Judges 1:24 Commentaries Bible Hub |



