◄ Joshua 17:18 ►
because the hill country will be yours as well. It is a forest; clear it, and its farthest limits will be yours. Although the Canaanites have iron chariots and although they are strong, you can drive them out." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 17:18? 2. How can we "drive out the Canaanites" in our personal spiritual battles? 3. What does "though they have iron chariots" teach about overcoming obstacles with faith? 4. How does Joshua 17:18 connect to God's promises in Deuteronomy 7:1-2? 5. In what ways can we claim our "hill country" in today's world? 6. What role does courage play in fulfilling God's promises, as seen in Joshua 17:18? 7. How does Joshua 17:18 reflect God's promise of land to the Israelites? 8. What does the command to clear the forest in Joshua 17:18 symbolize spiritually? 9. How does Joshua 17:18 address the challenge of overcoming obstacles in faith? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 17? 11. Where is Mount Ephraim mentioned in the Bible? 12. Joshua 17:14-15: If the tribe's population was huge, why was their allotment so limited, and is this numerically believable? 13. Joshua 17:16, 18: Are 'chariots of iron' an anachronism for the Bronze Age timeline, suggesting historical inaccuracy? 14. What is the historical background of the Perizzites? Discussion Questions 1. How does the command to clear the forest and drive out the Canaanites apply to the spiritual battles we face today? 2. In what ways can we actively participate in God's promises in our lives, similar to the Israelites clearing the land? 3. How can the presence of "iron chariots" in our lives serve as an opportunity to demonstrate faith and reliance on God? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to cultivate and steward the spiritual inheritance God has given us? 5. How can the assurance of God's presence, as seen in Joshua 17:18, encourage us to face our fears and challenges with confidence? Joshua 17 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the division of land among Manasseh's descendants reflect the fulfilment of God's promise? 2. Discuss the significance of the daughters of Zelophehad receiving an inheritance. What does this say about the status of women during this period? 3. In the context of Zelophehad's daughters, how does this passage address the issue of gender equality? What contemporary applications can you draw from this? 4. How do the detailed descriptions of the borders and cities contribute to the narrative and what do they symbolize? 5. Why were the descendants of Manasseh unable to fully occupy their cities, and what does this tell us about the importance of obedience in God's plan? 6. How does the dialogue between the sons of Joseph and Joshua demonstrate the balance between faith and action? 7. If you were in Joshua's position, how would you handle the complaints of the sons of Joseph? 8. Can you find parallels in the modern world where God's blessings, like the land in this passage, are in abundance but require work and bravery to fully claim? 9. In your life, have you experienced a time when, like the sons of Joseph, you were blessed abundantly but felt it wasn't enough? How did you address this feeling? 10. How does Joshua's response to the sons of Joseph challenge our understanding of problems and solutions? Can this be applied to challenges in your life? 11. If you were among the descendants of Manasseh, how would you address the issue of the persistent Canaanites? 12. How can we apply Joshua's encouragement to "clear the forest" in our modern lives? 13. How does the fear of the Canaanites and their iron chariots reflect our own fears when facing formidable obstacles? 14. In the face of fear and doubt, like the sons of Joseph faced with the Canaanites, how can we rely on God's promise and strength? 15. Can you identify situations in today's society where people are not fully claiming their 'inheritance' or potential because of fear or complacency? 16. How do the intertwined territories of Manasseh and Ephraim speak to the interconnectedness of human lives and communities? 17. How might the narrative change if the sons of Joseph didn’t speak up about their need for more land? How does this encourage communication and asserting one's needs? 18. The Canaanites are portrayed as obstacles to the tribes fully claiming their inheritance. What are the 'Canaanites' in your life, and how can you confront them? 19. How do faith and action play a part in overcoming the obstacles represented by the Canaanites and the iron chariots? 20. How can the story of Manasseh's inheritance inspire us to boldly claim God's promises, despite the challenges we face? Links Joshua 17:18 NIV Joshua 17:18 NLT Joshua 17:18 ESV Joshua 17:18 NASB Joshua 17:18 KJV Joshua 17:18 Commentaries Bible Hub