◄ Joshua 21:22 ►
Kibzaim, and Beth-horon--four cities, together with their pasturelands. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 21:22? 2. How does Joshua 21:22 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What role do the cities of refuge play in God's justice system? 4. How can we apply the concept of refuge in our spiritual lives today? 5. Connect Joshua 21:22 to God's provision for the Levites throughout Scripture. 6. How does understanding Joshua 21:22 deepen our trust in God's covenantal promises? 7. What is the significance of the cities listed in Joshua 21:22 for the Levites? 8. How does Joshua 21:22 reflect God's provision for the Levites? 9. Why were specific cities assigned to the Levites in Joshua 21:22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 21? 11. How plausible is it that every tribe simultaneously relinquished these cities to the Levites (Joshua 21:8-16) without recorded opposition? 12. 1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here? 13. Joshua 13:33 - Does the unique inheritance of Levi (no land portion) imply internal contradictions with God's earlier covenant commands regarding tribal allocations? 14. Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14-20? Discussion Questions 1. How does the provision of cities for the Levites reflect God's care for those who serve Him, and how can we apply this principle in supporting church leaders today? 2. In what ways does the strategic location of Beth-horon illustrate God's sovereignty in placing us where we can best serve His purposes? 3. How can the concept of community support seen in the allocation of Levitical cities inspire us to support one another in our faith communities? 4. What lessons can we learn from the Levites' inheritance about valuing spiritual blessings over material possessions? 5. How do the roles and responsibilities of the Levites in the Old Testament relate to the New Testament concept of the priesthood of all believers? 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 21:22 NIV Joshua 21:22 NLT Joshua 21:22 ESV Joshua 21:22 NASB Joshua 21:22 KJV Joshua 21:22 Commentaries Bible Hub