◄ Joshua 13:6 ►
All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim--all the Sidonians--I Myself will drive out before the Israelites. Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, as I have commanded you. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 13:6? 2. How does Joshua 13:6 emphasize God's promise to drive out the inhabitants? 3. What role does divine intervention play in fulfilling God's promises in Joshua 13:6? 4. How can we trust God's timing in our lives, as seen in Joshua 13:6? 5. How does Joshua 13:6 connect to God's faithfulness throughout the Old Testament? 6. In what ways can we apply God's assurance in Joshua 13:6 to our challenges? 7. How does Joshua 13:6 reflect God's promise to Israel regarding the land? 8. Why does God promise to drive out the inhabitants in Joshua 13:6? 9. What is the significance of the land distribution in Joshua 13:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 13? 11. What is Mount Hermon's biblical significance? 12. Who are the Calebites in the Bible? 13. Joshua 13:2–6 – Why is there no archaeological record confirming Israel’s partial control over these specific Philistine and neighboring territories? 14. Joshua 13:1 – How credible is it that after all the previous conquests, so much land still remained, contradicting earlier assertions that the land was largely subdued? Discussion Questions 1. How does the promise of God driving out the inhabitants of the land encourage you in facing your own challenges today? 2. In what ways can you apply the principle of obedience to God's commands in your daily life, as Joshua was instructed to do? 3. How does understanding God's sovereignty over nations and history impact your view of current world events? 4. What parallels can you draw between the Israelites' inheritance of the land and the spiritual inheritance believers have in Christ? 5. Reflect on a time when you had to take a step of faith in response to God's promise. What did you learn from that experience? Joshua 13 Bible Study Questions 1. When God tells Joshua he is old but there is still much work to be done, what does this say about God’s expectations for service regardless of our age or condition? 2. In your life, have you ever felt like Joshua - that you have done much, but there is still more to accomplish? How did you respond? 3. How can the idea of there being much land still to take apply to your spiritual life and goals? 4. The land yet to be conquered was described in great detail. What does this tell us about God’s knowledge of our individual challenges and tasks? 5. How can we apply the concept of the "promised land" yet to be taken in the context of unfulfilled promises or unrealized potential in our lives? 6. God divided the land among the tribes, each according to their size and need. How does this mirror God's distribution of gifts and responsibilities in the church today? 7. What can we learn from the Levites not receiving a portion of land like the other tribes, but cities to live in with pasturelands for their livestock and property? 8. In our society today, how can we relate to the Levites’ role and their lack of land inheritance? 9. God faithfully fulfilled His promise to the tribes of Israel by giving them land. How does this boost your confidence in God's promises in your life? 10. How can the varied terrains of the lands given to different tribes speak to the diversity of our individual spiritual journeys and callings? 11. Despite God's assurance, the Israelites faced the daunting task of possessing their lands. How do you face seemingly overwhelming tasks, even when you know God is with you? 12. What does the process of apportioning land among the tribes tell us about justice and equity in God's kingdom? 13. The chapter highlights that certain areas remained unconquered. What "unconquered territories" do you think exist in your spiritual life, and how can you approach them? 14. How does Joshua's leadership during the division of the land inspire you in your own leadership roles? 15. The chapter suggests the importance of everyone having a place in God's plan. How does this apply to your understanding of your role in the Christian community? 16. How does the fact that God still had work for Joshua, despite his old age, change your perspective on service in the church and community at different stages of life? 17. In the context of this chapter, how would you understand the statement: "The work of God is never done"? 18. God had a plan for every tribe in Israel. How does this help you to understand His individual plans for us? 19. In current times, how can we practice the principles of responsibility and communal living as seen in Joshua's distribution of the land? 20. Looking at the different tribes receiving their inheritance, what does this tell you about God's individual plans for each of us in terms of talents, skills, and spiritual gifts? Links Joshua 13:6 NIV Joshua 13:6 NLT Joshua 13:6 ESV Joshua 13:6 NASB Joshua 13:6 KJV Joshua 13:6 Commentaries Bible Hub