◄ Joshua 18:7 ►
The Levites, however, have no portion among you, because their inheritance is the priesthood of the LORD. And Gad, Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh have already received the inheritance that Moses the servant of the LORD gave them beyond the Jordan to the east." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 18:7? 2. How does Joshua 18:7 emphasize the Levites' unique role among the Israelites? 3. Why were the Levites given "the priesthood of the LORD" instead of land? 4. How can we honor those serving in spiritual roles today, like the Levites? 5. What does Joshua 18:7 teach about God's provision for His people? 6. How does the Levites' inheritance relate to our spiritual inheritance in Christ? 7. Why did the Levites receive no land inheritance in Joshua 18:7? 8. How does Joshua 18:7 reflect God's provision for the Levites? 9. What is the significance of the priesthood as an inheritance in Joshua 18:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 18? 11. Joshua 18:7 – Why does the text claim the Levites received no land allotment here, yet other passages (e.g., Numbers 35) suggest they inhabited specific cities? 12. What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes? 13. Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14–20? 14. Why does Joshua 22:12 describe such a swift and violent response if the tribes' intentions were innocent, yet no physical confrontation ultimately ensued? Discussion Questions 1. How does the concept of the Levites' inheritance challenge our understanding of what it means to be "blessed" by God? 2. In what ways can we, like the Levites, prioritize spiritual inheritance over material possessions in our daily lives? 3. How does the contentment of the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and the half-tribe of Manasseh with their land east of the Jordan inspire us to be content with our own circumstances? 4. What parallels can we draw between the priesthood of the Levites and the "royal priesthood" mentioned in 1 Peter 2:9? 5. How can we embrace our unique roles and purposes within the body of Christ, as seen in the diverse roles of the Israelite tribes? Joshua 18 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Joshua's leadership in this chapter reflect his obedience to God's commands? 2. Discuss the significance of the phrase "how long will you put off entering and possessing the land..." What lessons can we learn from this in taking initiative and responsibility in our own lives? 3. Why do you think the Levites' inheritance was the priesthood and not a portion of the land? 4. How does the task of mapping out the land embody faith in action? 5. What can we learn from the meticulous planning and execution of the land distribution? 6. Why do you think the tribe of Benjamin's inheritance was detailed so extensively? What does this say about God’s precision and attention to detail? 7. How can the mapping and division of land be seen as an act of trust in God’s providence? 8. What do you think the tribes might have felt during this process of waiting for their inheritance? Can you relate this to a situation in your own life? 9. In our modern world, how can we apply the principle of casting lots to make decisions? Is there a place for such practices in today's Christian life? 10. Discuss the significance of the Tent of Meeting being set up in Shiloh. What does this say about the importance of communal worship and decision making? 11. Consider the role of the tribes who had already received their inheritance. How can we apply this to the concept of privilege in our society today? 12. How does Joshua’s questioning of the Israelites' delay to possess the land speak to us about taking hold of God's promises in our lives? 13. How does the process of land division, a seemingly secular task, become a spiritual one in this context? 14. How does the inheritance of the Levites, focusing on a spiritual role rather than a material possession, challenge our values and priorities today? 15. How might the individual tribes have felt about the fairness of the allocation process? 16. What can we learn about patience and God’s timing from the tribes waiting for their inheritance? 17. How can the unity and order displayed in this allocation process inform our actions in our own communities and churches? 18. What is the significance of land and place in this chapter, and how does this speak to our own attachment to physical spaces in our lives? 19. How can we understand the concept of inheritance in a spiritual sense, in light of this passage? 20. What does this chapter teach us about stewardship, and how can we apply these lessons to our own lives? Links Joshua 18:7 NIV Joshua 18:7 NLT Joshua 18:7 ESV Joshua 18:7 NASB Joshua 18:7 KJV Joshua 18:7 Commentaries Bible Hub