Numbers 21:33
Then they turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet them in battle at Edrei.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 21:33?

2. How does Numbers 21:33 demonstrate God's guidance in overcoming obstacles today?

3. What can we learn from Israel's obedience in Numbers 21:33 for our lives?

4. How does Numbers 21:33 connect to God's promises in Deuteronomy 31:6?

5. How can we apply the Israelites' courage in Numbers 21:33 to modern challenges?

6. What role does faith play in confronting "Og king of Bashan" in our lives?

7. Why did Israel fight King Og according to Numbers 21:33?

8. How does Numbers 21:33 reflect God's promise to Israel?

9. What archaeological evidence supports the battle in Numbers 21:33?

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

11. Numbers 21:33-35 – How credible is the account of King Og’s defeat, given references to his giant stature elsewhere (Deuteronomy 3:11) and the lack of archaeological evidence?

12. Who was Og, King of Bashan?

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

14. In Psalm 135:10–11, God is said to have struck down nations (including Sihon and Og)—why is there limited archaeological evidence of such direct divine intervention?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the account of the battle against Og encourage you to trust God in your own "battles"?

2. In what ways can the account of Og and the Israelites inspire you to face your personal "giants" with faith?

3. How does the victory over Og illustrate the importance of obedience to God's commands in achieving success?

4. What parallels can you draw between the Israelites' physical battles and the spiritual battles Christians face today?

5. How can the account of Og and the Israelites deepen your understanding of God's sovereignty and faithfulness in your life?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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