◄ Deuteronomy 2:19 ►
But when you get close to the Ammonites, do not harass them or provoke them, for I will not give you any of the land of the Ammonites. I have given it to the descendants of Lot as their possession." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 2:19? 2. How does Deuteronomy 2:19 demonstrate God's sovereignty over land and nations? 3. What lessons on obedience can we learn from Israel's journey in Deuteronomy 2:19? 4. How does respecting boundaries in Deuteronomy 2:19 apply to our spiritual lives today? 5. Connect Deuteronomy 2:19 with Romans 13:1 on respecting authority and God's order. 6. How can we trust God's provision as seen in Deuteronomy 2:19's instructions? 7. Why does Deuteronomy 2:19 emphasize not harassing the Ammonites? 8. How does Deuteronomy 2:19 reflect God's sovereignty over land distribution? 9. What historical evidence supports the existence of the Ammonites mentioned in Deuteronomy 2:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 2? 11. If the land division was divinely ordained, why do other biblical accounts (e.g., Judges 1) describe tribes failing to fully possess these assigned territories? 12. Deuteronomy 23:3 - How can the permanent exclusion of Ammonites and Moabites align with the story of Ruth, a Moabite woman in David's lineage? 13. Deuteronomy 2:21 says the Ammonites destroyed the Zamzummim; why is there no secular record or evidence of such a significant conquest? 14. What lies east of the Jordan River? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding the origins of the Ammonites and their relationship to Lot help us comprehend God's instructions in Deuteronomy 2:19? 2. In what ways does God's command to the Israelites to avoid conflict with the Ammonites reflect His character and His plans for different nations? 3. How can we apply the principle of respecting God-given boundaries in our personal and communal lives today? 4. What does this passage teach us about God's faithfulness to His promises, and how can we see this faithfulness in our own lives? 5. How can the concept of peaceful coexistence, as demonstrated in this passage, be applied to current global or local conflicts? Deuteronomy 2 Bible Study Questions 1. Why do you think God instructed the Israelites to avoid conflict with some nations? 2. How does God's directive to buy food and water from the Edomites promote peaceful coexistence? 3. Reflect on the significance of the 38 years the Israelites spent wandering before reaching the Wadi Zered. 4. What does the mention of former inhabitants, like the Emites and Anakites, tell us about the changing nature of territories? 5. How does God's assurance of victory over Sihon relate to challenges we face in our lives? 6. In what ways might we be wandering in our own "wilderness" today, waiting for God's direction? 7. How can respecting the boundaries of others, as the Israelites did with Edom, be applied in modern relationships and situations? 8. Can you identify moments in your life where you felt guided to either confront or avoid a situation? 9. How can we distinguish between battles we're meant to fight and those we should sidestep? 10. What lessons can be drawn from Israel's long journey before reaching the promised land? 11. How does understanding the histories of lands, like the past of the Moabites and Ammonites, enrich our understanding of the present? 12. In what ways does Moses act as a leader and mediator between God and the Israelites in this chapter? 13. How does this chapter emphasize the importance of patience in our journey with God? 14. What does it mean for God to have sovereignty over both Israel and the other nations? 15. How can we cultivate a sense of trust in God's timing, even in periods of uncertainty? 16. Can you think of a time when avoiding conflict was wiser than confronting it head-on? 17. How does God's care for Israel in their wanderings reflect His care for us in our life journeys? 18. In modern times, how can we interpret the instruction to neither "harass nor provoke" others? 19. In what ways do we experience God's provision during our own life's journeys? 20. How does the balance between obedience to God's directives and the promise of eventual victory inspire you in your personal faith journey? Links Deuteronomy 2:19 NIV Deuteronomy 2:19 NLT Deuteronomy 2:19 ESV Deuteronomy 2:19 NASB Deuteronomy 2:19 KJV Deuteronomy 2:19 Commentaries Bible Hub