◄ Joshua 6:6 ►
So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said, "Take up the ark of the covenant and have seven priests carry seven rams' horns in front of the ark of the LORD." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 6:6? 2. How does Joshua 6:6 demonstrate obedience to God's specific instructions for victory? 3. What role does faith play in the actions of the priests in Joshua 6:6? 4. How can we apply the principle of following God's commands in our lives today? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Joshua 6:6 and other acts of faith in Scripture? 6. How does Joshua's leadership in Joshua 6:6 inspire us to lead with faith? 7. How does Joshua 6:6 demonstrate God's power and authority over human plans and actions? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the historical accuracy of events in Joshua 6:6? 9. How does Joshua 6:6 reflect the theme of obedience to divine commands? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 6? 11. How could the walls of Jericho have collapsed simply from trumpet blasts and shouting (Joshua 6:20)? 12. Why does the destruction narrative of Jericho differ from other historical records about the city's downfall (Joshua 6)? 13. Is there any archeological evidence supporting a sudden destruction of Jericho's walls in this manner (Joshua 6)? 14. What defines a holy war? Discussion Questions 1. How does Joshua's leadership in this passage reflect the qualities of a godly leader, and how can we apply these qualities in our own leadership roles? 2. In what ways does the Ark of the Covenant symbolize God's presence in our lives today, and how can we ensure that we are living in alignment with His presence? 3. What is the significance of the number seven in this passage, and how does it relate to the concept of divine completeness in other parts of Scripture? 4. How can the role of the priests in this passage inform our understanding of the responsibilities of spiritual leaders in the church today? 5. Reflect on a time when you had to act in faith despite uncertainty. How does the account of Jericho encourage you to trust in God's promises and timing? Joshua 6 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the shutting up of Jericho symbolize about the state of the city and its fear of the Israelites? 2. In the context of the story, what significance do the numbers seven and six hold? 3. How can we interpret the LORD's detailed strategy to Joshua about taking the city? 4. How does this passage illustrate the concept of obedience and trust in God, even when His commands might seem unusual or impractical? 5. How does the marching in silence until the final day reflect the discipline and obedience of the Israelites? How can this apply to us today when following God's directions? 6. What does the action of the people giving a mighty shout teach us about unity and collective faith in God's promises? 7. How does the narrative highlight the importance of God's precise instructions? How can we apply this to our lives? 8. Why did Joshua command the people not to shout or even speak until he told them to? 9. What can we learn from Rahab's situation? How did her actions of faith and loyalty impact her future? 10. How does this event reflect the belief in the holy destruction or devotion of items to God? How does this translate into today's perspective? 11. How do you interpret the heavy curse Joshua places on the rebuilding of Jericho? What do you think this says about remembering and respecting God's judgment? 12. How can the preservation of Rahab and her family amidst the destruction of Jericho be viewed as a symbol of grace and redemption? 13. What lessons can we learn from the act of sparing Rahab and her family, but destroying everything else in Jericho? 14. Why was it important for the silver, gold, bronze, and iron to be placed in the treasury of the LORD's house? 15. What significance does Joshua's fame spreading throughout the land hold in the context of the Israelites' journey and mission? 16. Why was the specific instruction given to avoid the things devoted to destruction? What implications might this hold for us today? 17. Why do you think the text emphasizes the complete destruction of Jericho, including men, women, and animals? 18. How does the fate of Jericho reflect on the concept of divine justice and judgment? 19. How can the devotion of items to the LORD's treasury be seen as a form of giving back or acknowledging God's sovereignty? 20. How can we apply the principle of obedience as seen in this passage to the modern day situations where God's instructions might not align with our understanding or expectations? Links Joshua 6:6 NIV Joshua 6:6 NLT Joshua 6:6 ESV Joshua 6:6 NASB Joshua 6:6 KJV Joshua 6:6 Commentaries Bible Hub