◄ Joshua 6:14 ►
So on the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp. They did this for six days. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 6:14? 2. How does Joshua 6:14 demonstrate the importance of obedience in our lives? 3. What can we learn about patience from Israel's actions in Joshua 6:14? 4. How does Joshua 6:14 connect to Hebrews 11:30 about faith's role? 5. How can we apply the Israelites' perseverance in Joshua 6:14 to our challenges? 6. What does Joshua 6:14 teach about trusting God's timing and plans? 7. How does Joshua 6:14 demonstrate the power of faith in God's plan? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 6:14? 9. Why did God choose a seven-day march in Joshua 6:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 6? 11. What is Ai's significance in the Bible? 12. What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes? 13. What does 'One Nation Under God' signify? 14. What is Gath's significance in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does the Israelites' obedience in marching around Jericho challenge us to trust God's instructions in our own lives? 2. In what ways can we demonstrate faith in action, similar to the Israelites' silent march, in our current circumstances? 3. How does the presence of the Ark of the Covenant during the march around Jericho encourage us to seek God's presence in our daily battles? 4. What are some areas in our lives where we need to persevere in faith, trusting God's timing and methods? 5. How can we foster a sense of community and unity in our faith journey, drawing from the collective action of the Israelites around Jericho? Joshua 6 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the shutting up of Jericho symbolize about the state of the city and its fear of the Israelites? 2. In the context of the story, what significance do the numbers seven and six hold? 3. How can we interpret the LORD's detailed strategy to Joshua about taking the city? 4. How does this passage illustrate the concept of obedience and trust in God, even when His commands might seem unusual or impractical? 5. How does the marching in silence until the final day reflect the discipline and obedience of the Israelites? How can this apply to us today when following God's directions? 6. What does the action of the people giving a mighty shout teach us about unity and collective faith in God's promises? 7. How does the narrative highlight the importance of God's precise instructions? How can we apply this to our lives? 8. Why did Joshua command the people not to shout or even speak until he told them to? 9. What can we learn from Rahab's situation? How did her actions of faith and loyalty impact her future? 10. How does this event reflect the belief in the holy destruction or devotion of items to God? How does this translate into today's perspective? 11. How do you interpret the heavy curse Joshua places on the rebuilding of Jericho? What do you think this says about remembering and respecting God's judgment? 12. How can the preservation of Rahab and her family amidst the destruction of Jericho be viewed as a symbol of grace and redemption? 13. What lessons can we learn from the act of sparing Rahab and her family, but destroying everything else in Jericho? 14. Why was it important for the silver, gold, bronze, and iron to be placed in the treasury of the LORD's house? 15. What significance does Joshua's fame spreading throughout the land hold in the context of the Israelites' journey and mission? 16. Why was the specific instruction given to avoid the things devoted to destruction? What implications might this hold for us today? 17. Why do you think the text emphasizes the complete destruction of Jericho, including men, women, and animals? 18. How does the fate of Jericho reflect on the concept of divine justice and judgment? 19. How can the devotion of items to the LORD's treasury be seen as a form of giving back or acknowledging God's sovereignty? 20. How can we apply the principle of obedience as seen in this passage to the modern day situations where God's instructions might not align with our understanding or expectations? Links Joshua 6:14 NIV Joshua 6:14 NLT Joshua 6:14 ESV Joshua 6:14 NASB Joshua 6:14 KJV Joshua 6:14 Commentaries Bible Hub