Numbers 27:1
Now the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They approached
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 27:1?

2. How does Numbers 27:1 highlight the importance of women's rights in biblical times?

3. What can we learn from Zelophehad's daughters about approaching authority with requests?

4. How does Numbers 27:1 connect to Galatians 3:28 regarding equality in Christ?

5. In what ways can we advocate for justice in our communities today?

6. How does the courage of Zelophehad's daughters inspire us to address injustices?

7. Why did Zelophehad's daughters challenge inheritance laws in Numbers 27:1?

8. How does Numbers 27:1 address gender equality in biblical times?

9. What does Numbers 27:1 reveal about women's rights in ancient Israel?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 27?

11. Numbers 27:1–11: If God’s law was perfect, why did He only address women’s inheritance rights after Zelophehad’s daughters complained?

12. Is remaining unmarried preferable?

13. Numbers 27:3–4: Why isn’t more detail given about Zelophehad’s sin if it was important enough to affect his family’s inheritance?

14. How does Numbers 36:6–9 align with earlier accounts of inter-tribal marriages that appear unregulated or unrestricted?
Discussion Questions
1. What can we learn from the daughters of Zelophehad about addressing perceived injustices in our own communities?

2. How does the account of the daughters of Zelophehad challenge traditional views on gender roles within the church?

3. In what ways does this passage encourage us to trust in God's provision, even when circumstances seem unfavorable?

4. How does the resolution of the daughters' request in Joshua 17:3-6 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises?

5. How can the principles seen in this passage be applied to modern discussions about equality and justice within the church and society?1. How does the request of Zelophehad's daughters reflect on their faith and courage?

2. How can the story of Zelophehad's daughters inspire discussions about gender equality today?

3. How does the law of inheritance, as presented in Numbers 27, relate to modern laws of inheritance?

4. What qualities do you think made Joshua a fitting successor to Moses?

5. How does Moses' acceptance of his fate reflect his trust in God's plan?

6. How can Moses' succession planning be applied to leadership transitions in modern society?

7. How does Numbers 27 reflect the theme of obedience to God's commands?

8. How did God's response to Zelophehad's daughters challenge societal norms of the time?

9. How does Moses' act of presenting Joshua before Eleazar and the community symbolize the transfer of leadership?

10. In what ways can the stories in Numbers 27 inspire individuals and societies to seek justice and fairness?

11. How can we respond today when societal laws or norms seem to conflict with God's justice?

12. How can we apply the lessons of faith and courage from Zelophehad's daughters in our lives?

13. How do we balance acceptance of our fate (like Moses) with the courage to challenge the status quo (like Zelophehad's daughters)?

14. In what ways can we encourage more equitable distributions of inheritance in our own communities?

15. How do we discern when it's time to pass on responsibilities or roles to others?

16. What qualities should we look for in leaders, as exemplified by Joshua?

17. What can we learn from God's response to Moses' plea for a successor?

18. How does Numbers 27 contribute to our understanding of God's character, particularly His fairness and justice?

19. How does the leadership transition from Moses to Joshua inform the leadership changes we see in church or society today?

20. Reflecting on Numbers 27, how can we actively uphold justice in our own contexts?

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