◄ Joshua 21:35 ►
Dimnah, and Nahalal--four cities, together with their pasturelands. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 21:35? 2. How does Joshua 21:35 illustrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What role do the cities in Joshua 21:35 play in God's covenant plan? 4. How can we trust God's provision today as seen in Joshua 21:35? 5. How does Joshua 21:35 connect to God's promises in Genesis 12:7? 6. What can we learn about God's character from Joshua 21:35? 7. What is the significance of Joshua 21:35 in the context of Levitical cities? 8. How does Joshua 21:35 reflect God's promise to the Levites? 9. Why are the cities listed in Joshua 21:35 important for understanding Israelite history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 21? 11. How plausible is it that every tribe simultaneously relinquished these cities to the Levites (Joshua 21:8-16) without recorded opposition? 12. How does Deuteronomy 10:8's statement that Levi had no land inheritance align with inherited lands described in other biblical texts? 13. How can we confirm the historical accuracy of the 48 Levitical cities listed in Joshua 21:1-42, given limited archaeological evidence? 14. In Joshua 14:3-4, how does the Levites' lack of a territorial inheritance align with other biblical passages that mention Levitical cities and lands? Discussion Questions 1. How does the allocation of Levitical cities reflect God's care for those who serve Him, and how can we apply this principle in supporting our spiritual leaders today? 2. In what ways does the presence of spiritual leaders within a community impact the spiritual health of that community? 3. How can we ensure that our faith is integrated into our daily lives, similar to how the Levitical cities served as a reminder of God's presence? 4. What responsibilities do we have as a community to support those who dedicate their lives to spiritual service, and how can we fulfill these responsibilities? 5. How can the concept of stewardship and sharing resources, as seen in the provision of pasturelands for the Levites, be applied in our personal and communal lives today? Joshua 21 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the distribution of the cities to the Levites reveal about God's provision for His people? 2. How do the cities of refuge represent God's justice and mercy? 3. Why do you think the Levites were given cities throughout the other tribes' territories? 4. How does this distribution underscore the role of the Levites within Israel? 5. What lessons can we learn from the Levites' contentment with their inheritance? 6. How does the division of land among the tribes reflect equality in God's eyes? 7. What is the significance of some cities being designated as cities of refuge? 8. How does the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites inspire trust in God's promises in your life? 9. How does the concept of inheritance in this chapter apply to Christians today? 10. How does the obedience of the Israelites in implementing God's instructions reflect in our obedience to God's commands today? 11. How can we apply the role of the Levites in our service to the Church today? 12. What does the peaceful settlement of the Israelites tell us about God's promises for rest and peace? 13. How does God's faithfulness to Israel reflect on His faithfulness to us? 14. How does the function of the cities of refuge parallel with God's grace and mercy? 15. How can we, like the Levites, use our 'inheritance' for the service of others? 16. How does the peaceful settlement of Israelites encourage us during times of conflict? 17. How do the Levites' cities scattered among the tribes of Israel relate to the Christian's call to be "salt and light" in the world? 18. How can we use our own "cities of refuge" to provide help and support for those in need? 19. What role does obedience play in seeing God's promises fulfilled in our lives? 20. What responsibilities come with the blessings and inheritance we receive from God, as seen in the allotment to the Levites? Links Joshua 21:35 NIV Joshua 21:35 NLT Joshua 21:35 ESV Joshua 21:35 NASB Joshua 21:35 KJV Joshua 21:35 Commentaries Bible Hub