◄ Joshua 5:10 ►
On the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, while the Israelites were camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, they kept the Passover. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 5:10? 2. How does observing Passover in Joshua 5:10 demonstrate obedience to God's commands? 3. What significance does Passover hold for the Israelites in Joshua 5:10? 4. How does Joshua 5:10 connect to Exodus 12 and the first Passover? 5. How can we incorporate remembrance of God's deliverance in our daily lives? 6. What lessons from Joshua 5:10 can strengthen our faith and spiritual discipline? 7. What is the significance of the Israelites celebrating Passover in Joshua 5:10? 8. How does Joshua 5:10 reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 9. Why is the timing of Passover in Joshua 5:10 important for the Israelites? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 5? 11. Joshua 5:10–12: How plausible is it that the manna stopped immediately once the Israelites ate the produce of the land, with no transition period? 12. What is Gilgal's significance in the Bible? 13. How did Joshua lead the Israelites into the Promised Land? 14. What are Shittim in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does the observance of Passover at Gilgal reflect the Israelites' relationship with God, and what can we learn from this about maintaining our relationship with God today? 2. In what ways does the location of Gilgal serve as a place of spiritual significance for the Israelites, and how can we identify and create "Gilgal moments" in our own spiritual journey? 3. How does the celebration of Passover in Joshua 5:10 connect to the broader biblical theme of deliverance, and how can this theme encourage us in our current life situations? 4. What parallels can we draw between the Israelites' obedience to observe Passover and our call to obey God's commands in our lives today? 5. How does understanding Christ as our Passover Lamb deepen our appreciation for His sacrifice and influence the way we live out our faith? Joshua 5 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the fear of the Amorite and Canaanite kings reveal the power of God’s actions? 2. How might the act of circumcision act as a symbol of commitment and renewal in this context? 3. Why do you think Joshua needed to circumcise the sons of Israel again? How does this relate to spiritual rebirth or renewal? 4. What do you make of the fact that those born in the wilderness were not initially circumcised? What does this say about the relationship between faith, obedience, and rituals? 5. How does the phrase "their hearts melted and their spirits failed" demonstrate the psychological impact of God's miracles? 6. In what ways do we see God disciplining the Israelites for their disobedience? How does this apply to us today? 7. What significance does the healing period after circumcision hold in terms of spiritual rest and preparation? 8. How does the cessation of the manna reflect on the change of the Israelites' situation? 9. What does the phrase “Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you” symbolize in terms of spiritual liberation and moving forward? 10. Why was the Passover celebrated in the new land and how does this celebration reflect the faithfulness of God? 11. How can we interpret Joshua's encounter with the Commander of the LORD’s army in terms of recognizing divine authority? 12. How does the cessation of manna and the beginning of eating the crops of the land symbolize transition and dependence on God’s provision? 13. What can we learn from Joshua's immediate obedience when he's told to remove his sandals? 14. How does the act of Joshua falling facedown in reverence apply to our approach to God in prayer and worship? 15. Why do you think the figure Joshua encounters identifies as neither for Joshua nor his enemies? 16. How does this passage demonstrate the balance between God's provision (like manna), and the necessity for human effort (eating the produce of the land)? 17. How does this passage contribute to our understanding of God’s guidance throughout the transition periods in our lives? 18. How does "the place where you are standing is holy" change our perspective of encountering God in our everyday lives? 19. How does the story of the Israelites wandering in the wilderness and then finally entering the promised land mirror our spiritual journeys? 20. How can the concept of being circumcised "again" apply to our spiritual lives in terms of repentance and restoration? Links Joshua 5:10 NIV Joshua 5:10 NLT Joshua 5:10 ESV Joshua 5:10 NASB Joshua 5:10 KJV Joshua 5:10 Commentaries Bible Hub