◄ Joshua 6:11 ►
So he had the ark of the LORD carried around the city, circling it once. And the people returned to the camp and spent the night there. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 6:11? 2. How does Joshua 6:11 demonstrate obedience to God's specific instructions? 3. What can we learn about patience from the Israelites' silent march in Joshua 6:11? 4. How does Joshua 6:11 connect to Hebrews 11:30 about faith and action? 5. How can we apply the discipline of silence in our spiritual battles today? 6. What role does faith play in following God's unusual commands, as seen in Joshua 6:11? 7. How does Joshua 6:11 demonstrate God's power and authority over human plans? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the historical accuracy of Joshua 6:11? 9. Why did God choose a silent march around Jericho in Joshua 6:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 6? 11. Are there any contradictions between 1 Samuel 4 and other biblical accounts regarding the fate of Eli's sons or the Ark's movements? 12. How does the absolute obedience in Joshua 11:12-15 align with prior instructions about sparing certain peoples? 13. Why does Hebrews 11:31 say Rahab was saved 'by faith,' while James 2:25 says she was saved by her 'works'? 14. (Psalm 147:10-11) How does God's supposed indifference to physical strength align with other biblical passages that celebrate or rely upon human might in battles and conquests? Discussion Questions 1. How does the obedience of the Israelites in Joshua 6:11 challenge us in our daily walk with God? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we are carrying the "Ark of the LORD" (God's presence) in our lives today? 3. How does the account of Jericho encourage us to act in faith, even when God's instructions seem unconventional? 4. What lessons can we learn from the Israelites' unity and collective action in the conquest of Jericho? 5. How can we apply the concept of spiritual warfare from Joshua 6:11 to the challenges we face in our lives today? 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 6:11 NIV Joshua 6:11 NLT Joshua 6:11 ESV Joshua 6:11 NASB Joshua 6:11 KJV Joshua 6:11 Commentaries Bible Hub