◄ Deuteronomy 3:11 ►
(For only Og king of Bashan had remained of the remnant of the Rephaim. His bed of iron, nine cubits long and four cubits wide, is still in Rabbah of the Ammonites.) Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 3:11? 2. How does Deuteronomy 3:11 illustrate God's power over seemingly insurmountable challenges? 3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness from Og's defeat in Deuteronomy 3:11? 4. How does Deuteronomy 3:11 connect to God's promises in earlier Scripture? 5. How can believers apply the lessons of Og's defeat to modern spiritual battles? 6. What does the "iron bedstead" symbolize about human strength versus God's might? 7. How does Deuteronomy 3:11 support the historical existence of giants like Og? 8. What archaeological evidence exists for King Og's iron bed mentioned in Deuteronomy 3:11? 9. Why is the size of Og's bed significant in Deuteronomy 3:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 3? 11. Deuteronomy 3:11 describes King Og’s massive iron bed—how can this be historically or scientifically accurate? 12. Who or what were the Rephaim? 13. Numbers 21:33-35 – How credible is the account of King Og’s defeat, given references to his giant stature elsewhere (Deuteronomy 3:11) and the lack of archaeological evidence? 14. Deuteronomy 2:10–11 mentions the Emim as “giants”; where is the archaeological or scientific evidence for such gigantic peoples? Discussion Questions 1. How does the account of Og, King of Bashan, illustrate God's power over seemingly insurmountable challenges in our lives today? 2. In what ways can we apply the lesson of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, as seen in the defeat of Og, to our personal circumstances? 3. How can remembering God's past acts of deliverance, like the victory over Og, strengthen our faith in current trials? 4. What "giants" or fears are you facing today, and how can the account of Og encourage you to trust in God's power and presence? 5. How does the legacy of God's deliverance in the Bible inspire you to see your life as part of His ongoing account of redemption? Deuteronomy 3 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the victory over Og signify about God's power? 2. How does Moses' leadership style reflect his relationship with God? 3. Why was the division of the land significant to the tribes of Israel? 4. How do the actions of the Transjordan tribes reflect responsibility and unity? 5. What qualities does Moses see in Joshua that make him the chosen successor? 6. How does God's response to Moses' plea highlight His justice and mercy? 7. How might one relate Moses' longing to see the Promised Land with personal unfulfilled desires? 8. How can the themes of obedience and consequences be applied in today's world? 9. What might the division of lands teach us about delegation and trust? 10. How do you handle disappointments similar to Moses not entering the Promised Land? 11. Are there times when you've felt like the Transjordan tribes, having dual responsibilities? How did you prioritize them? 12. How does the allocation of territories reflect God's intention for order and planning? 13. In what ways can the lessons from the Israelites' journey apply to modern challenges? 14. Who in your life has played a role similar to Moses, guiding and leading you? 15. How can we recognize and support emerging leaders in our communities like Joshua? 16. How do you reconcile when you believe you’ve done much, but are denied something you desire? 17. What are the qualities of a good leader, as depicted in this chapter? 18. When has obedience led to blessings in your life? 19. How can we ensure that our present actions align with God's future promises? 20. How might one find solace in God’s bigger plan, especially when personal desires remain unfulfilled? Links Deuteronomy 3:11 NIV Deuteronomy 3:11 NLT Deuteronomy 3:11 ESV Deuteronomy 3:11 NASB Deuteronomy 3:11 KJV Deuteronomy 3:11 Commentaries Bible Hub