Numbers 21:3
And the LORD heard Israel's plea and delivered up the Canaanites. Israel devoted them and their cities to destruction; so they named the place Hormah.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 21:3?

2. How does God's response in Numbers 21:3 demonstrate His faithfulness to Israel?

3. What can we learn about prayer from Israel's plea in Numbers 21:3?

4. How does Numbers 21:3 connect to God's promises in Genesis 12:7?

5. In what ways can we trust God for victory in our own battles?

6. How should we respond when God answers our prayers, as seen in Numbers 21:3?

7. Why did the LORD grant Israel victory over the Canaanites in Numbers 21:3?

8. What does Numbers 21:3 reveal about God's character and justice?

9. How does the destruction of the Canaanites align with the concept of a loving God?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 21?

11. What events are chronicled in the Wars of the Lord?

12. Who was Og, King of Bashan?

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. Why does Joshua 21:45 assert that every divine promise was fulfilled, when other passages suggest lingering Canaanite presence?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the event at Hormah demonstrate the importance of prayer in the life of a believer?

2. In what ways can we see God's faithfulness in our own lives, similar to how He delivered Israel from the Canaanites?

3. How does the concept of "devoting to destruction" in this passage relate to the New Testament call to put to death the deeds of the flesh?

4. What are some modern-day "Canaanites" or challenges that we face, and how can we rely on God for victory over them?

5. How can we ensure that we are obedient to God's commands in our daily lives, and what are the potential consequences of disobedience?1. How does the victory over the Canaanites in verses 1-3 demonstrate the power of a vow made to God?

2. In the story of the fiery serpents and the bronze serpent, how do we see God's justice and mercy balanced?

3. How can the Israelites' grumbling and dissatisfaction apply to our lives today? In what ways do we grumble against God's provision?

4. How does the bronze serpent prefigure Christ, as stated in John 3:14-15?

5. How does "The Song of the Well" show the importance of communal celebration and gratitude in our faith journey?

6. Compare the Israelites' interaction with the Canaanites and the Amorites. How does this shape your understanding of dealing with adversities?

7. What can we learn about courage and faith from the Israelites' victories over King Sihon and King Og?

8. How do the repeated cycles of disobedience, punishment, repentance, and deliverance in Numbers 21 reflect human nature? Can you identify such cycles in your life?

9. How does the narrative of Numbers 21 challenge you in your faith?

10. In what ways does God provide for the Israelites throughout Numbers 21, and how does this apply to God's provision in your life?

11. What do the stories of victory in this chapter teach us about divine help in our battles?

12. How does Numbers 21 teach us to handle defeat, fear, or uncertainty?

13. What can we learn about leadership from Moses in Numbers 21?

14. How does God's command to Moses to create the bronze serpent show his understanding of human needs?

15. How does the relationship between the Israelites' obedience and their victories shape your understanding of obedience in your life?

16. How might the story of the bronze serpent encourage us in times when we feel the consequences of our mistakes?

17. If you were in the place of the Israelites, how would you have responded to the fiery serpents?

18. How does Numbers 21 help us understand the complex relationship between divine sovereignty and human responsibility?

19. How can we relate the hardships the Israelites faced in their journey to the struggles we encounter in our spiritual journey?

20. How can the victories of the Israelites in this chapter inspire you in your personal life challenges?

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