◄ Joshua 3:13 ►
When the feet of the priests who carry the ark of the LORD--the Lord of all the earth--touch down in the waters of the Jordan, its flowing waters will be cut off and will stand up in a heap." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 3:13? 2. How does Joshua 3:13 demonstrate God's power and faithfulness to His promises? 3. What role does the Ark of the Covenant play in Joshua 3:13? 4. How can we trust God to "cut off" obstacles in our lives today? 5. Compare the crossing of the Jordan in Joshua 3:13 with the Red Sea. 6. How can we prepare ourselves spiritually to witness God's miracles like in Joshua 3:13? 7. How does Joshua 3:13 demonstrate God's power over nature? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 3:13? 9. How does Joshua 3:13 relate to the theme of faith in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 3? 11. How could the Jordan River have stopped flowing on command as described in Joshua 3:13 without a natural explanation? 12. Why is there no clear extra-biblical record or archaeological evidence for this mass crossing in Joshua 3? 13. What are key events in Joshua's life? 14. How can the timing of the harvest season in Joshua 3:15 align with a miraculous event instead of a known seasonal change in the river's flow? Discussion Questions 1. How does the role of the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant relate to our role as believers in carrying God's presence into the world? 2. In what ways can we demonstrate faith in action, similar to the priests stepping into the Jordan River? 3. How does understanding God's sovereignty ("the Lord of all the earth") impact our trust in Him during challenging times? 4. What "Jordan Rivers" in your life require you to step out in faith, trusting God for a new beginning? 5. How can the account of the Jordan River crossing encourage us to share our testimonies of God's faithfulness with others? Joshua 3 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the preparation of the Israelites reflect their faith in God's promise? 2. Why do you think it was important for the Ark of the Covenant to lead the way across the Jordan? 3. How does the miracle at the Jordan demonstrate the power of God? 4. Compare the leadership of Joshua and Moses. How does God’s promise to exalt Joshua impact his leadership? 5. How does the role of the priests reflect their commitment to their faith? 6. What lessons can you draw from the Israelites' obedience and faith? 7. How can the story of crossing the Jordan River influence your own faith journey? 8. Can you recall a situation in your life where you had to step out in faith, much like the Israelites crossing the Jordan? 9. What 'rivers' are you facing in your life right now? How can this chapter inspire you to handle them? 10. In what ways can you 'consecrate' yourself in preparation for God's intervention in your life? 11. How do you feel when you're in a situation where you must wait for God's timing, like the Israelites waiting to cross the Jordan? 12. How does the promise God made to the Israelites relate to His promises to us today? 13. How can the story of Joshua 3 encourage you when facing the 'Canaanites' in your life? 14. How does this chapter affect your understanding of obedience to God? 15. How can we discern God's guidance when faced with significant life decisions? 16. How can we stand firm in our faith, just like the priests holding the Ark in the middle of the Jordan? 17. What does 'exaltation' look like in a modern context? How does God exalt us in our daily lives? 18. What does it mean to trust in God's presence and guidance in times of transition or change? 19. How does this chapter change your perception of the possible 'miracles' in your life? 20. How can we continue to keep our faith strong, even when we have not yet seen the fulfillment of God's promises? Links Joshua 3:13 NIV Joshua 3:13 NLT Joshua 3:13 ESV Joshua 3:13 NASB Joshua 3:13 KJV Joshua 3:13 Commentaries Bible Hub