◄ Joshua 21:39 ►
Heshbon, and Jazer--four cities in all, together with their pasturelands. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 21:39? 2. How does Joshua 21:39 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What role do the Levitical cities play in God's plan for Israel? 4. How can we ensure our communities reflect God's provision, as seen in Joshua 21? 5. Connect Joshua 21:39 with God's covenant promises in Genesis. How are they fulfilled? 6. How does understanding Joshua 21:39 impact our trust in God's promises today? 7. How does Joshua 21:39 fit into the overall narrative of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan? 8. What is the significance of the cities of refuge mentioned in Joshua 21:39? 9. How does Joshua 21:39 reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 21? 11. Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14-20? 12. How plausible is it that every tribe simultaneously relinquished these cities to the Levites (Joshua 21:8-16) without recorded opposition? 13. Numbers 21:23-24 - Is there any archaeological or historical corroboration for Israel's defeat of King Sihon and the confiscation of his territory? 14. How does Deuteronomy 10:8's statement that Levi had no land inheritance align with inherited lands described in other biblical texts? Discussion Questions 1. How does the allocation of cities to the Levites reflect God's provision and care for those who serve Him? Can you identify ways God has provided for you in your service to Him? 2. In what ways can the church today support those who are dedicated to full-time ministry, similar to how the tribes supported the Levites? 3. Reflect on the concept of spiritual inheritance. How can you prioritize spiritual growth and service over material wealth in your life? 4. How does the role of the Levites in Israel's community compare to the role of church leaders today? What responsibilities do you have in supporting them? 5. Consider the importance of community and mutual support. How can you contribute to building a supportive and caring community within your church or local fellowship? 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 21:39 NIV Joshua 21:39 NLT Joshua 21:39 ESV Joshua 21:39 NASB Joshua 21:39 KJV Joshua 21:39 Commentaries Bible Hub