◄ Joshua 4:24 ►
He did this so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty, and so that you may always fear the LORD your God." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 4:24? 2. How does Joshua 4:24 demonstrate God's power to all nations? 3. What does "fear the LORD your God always" mean for daily Christian living? 4. How can we apply the lessons of Joshua 4:24 in modern evangelism? 5. Which other Bible stories highlight God's mighty hand and its significance? 6. How does understanding God's power in Joshua 4:24 strengthen our faith today? 7. How does Joshua 4:24 demonstrate God's power to all nations? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Joshua 4:24? 9. How does Joshua 4:24 encourage believers to fear the Lord? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 4? 11. What does 'We will serve the Lord' mean? 12. How does God provide deliverance from troubles? 13. Joshua 4:20: If the memorial at Gilgal was significant, why does no clear archaeological evidence support its existence? 14. In Judges 16:17, how can hair be the source of such supernatural strength from a scientific perspective? Discussion Questions 1. How does the crossing of the Jordan River demonstrate the power of God, and how can we see His power in our lives today? 2. In what ways can we cultivate a healthy fear of the LORD in our daily walk with Him? 3. How can we be effective witnesses to the "peoples of the earth" about the mighty acts of God in our lives? 4. What are some "Jordan River" moments in your life where you have seen God work powerfully, and how can you use these as a testimony to others? 5. How can we ensure that the next generation knows about the mighty works of God, and what practical steps can we take to teach them? 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 4:24 NIV Joshua 4:24 NLT Joshua 4:24 ESV Joshua 4:24 NASB Joshua 4:24 KJV Joshua 4:24 Commentaries Bible Hub