◄ Joshua 4:22 ►
you are to tell them, 'Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground.' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 4:22? 2. How can we teach future generations about God's miracles like in Joshua 4:22? 3. What significance do the stones hold in reminding us of God's faithfulness? 4. How does Joshua 4:22 connect with God's deliverance in Exodus? 5. In what ways can we create reminders of God's work in our lives? 6. How can Joshua 4:22 inspire us to share our faith with others? 7. How does Joshua 4:22 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Joshua 4:22? 9. How does Joshua 4:22 relate to the theme of remembrance in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 4? 11. Joshua 4:20: If the memorial at Gilgal was significant, why does no clear archaeological evidence support its existence? 12. Joshua 4:18: Does the river's instantaneous return defy known natural processes, suggesting a contradiction with scientific norms? 13. Where is the historical or archaeological evidence of this altar mentioned in Joshua 22:10, considering its significance to the nation's unity? 14. How do we reconcile the building of a separate altar in Joshua 22:10 with earlier commands to worship at one central sanctuary? Discussion Questions 1. How does the crossing of the Jordan River on dry ground demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 2. In what ways can we create "memorials" in our own lives to remember and testify to God's work? 3. How can we effectively pass down accounts of God's faithfulness to future generations in our families or communities? 4. What are some areas in your life where you need to trust in God's timing, and how can the account of the Jordan crossing encourage you? 5. How does the act of stepping into the Jordan River by faith challenge you to step out in faith in your own life? Joshua 4 Bible Study Questions 1. What is the significance of the twelve stones taken from the Jordan River? 2. How do you understand the role of the stones as a "memorial to the Israelites forever"? 3. What does this passage teach us about the importance of remembering God's miracles and blessings? 4. How can we create "memorials" in our own lives to remember God's faithfulness? 5. What does the act of the priests standing in the middle of the Jordan signify about their faith and obedience? 6. How can we apply the concept of 'crossing over' into challenges we face in our daily lives? 7. How does the miracle of crossing the Jordan River on dry ground parallel the earlier crossing of the Red Sea, and what does this teach us about God’s unchanging nature? 8. What does the phrase "the hand of the LORD is mighty" mean to you personally and how have you seen it manifest in your life? 9. Why was it important that each tribe have a representative carry a stone? 10. What is the significance of Joshua setting up twelve stones at Gilgal? 11. How does the exaltation of Joshua by the LORD and the reverence shown by the Israelites parallel leadership roles in modern day church? 12. How can we effectively answer questions about our faith and experiences when asked, as the Israelites were instructed to do when asked about the stones? 13. How does the crossing of the armed troops reflect our readiness for spiritual warfare? 14. How can the return of the waters of the Jordan once the ark and priests had crossed serve as a metaphor for the restoration or challenges in our lives? 15. Why do you think it was important for the stones to be taken from the middle of the Jordan, where the priests were standing? 16. How can the phrase "the waters of the Jordan returned to their course and overflowed all the banks as before" serve as a reminder of the power of God? 17. How does the LORD's command to "always fear the LORD your God" apply in our present context? 18. In what ways can we bear witness, like the stones, to the mighty works of God in our lives to future generations? 19. How does the reverence shown to Joshua teach us about respect for God-appointed leaders in today's society? 20. How can the journey of the Israelites inspire us when we are faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges in our lives? Links Joshua 4:22 NIV Joshua 4:22 NLT Joshua 4:22 ESV Joshua 4:22 NASB Joshua 4:22 KJV Joshua 4:22 Commentaries Bible Hub