◄ Judges 1:26 ►
And the man went to the land of the Hittites, built a city, and called it Luz, which is its name to this day. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 1:26? 2. How does Judges 1:26 illustrate consequences of disobedience to God's commands? 3. What can we learn about God's justice from Judges 1:26? 4. How does Judges 1:26 connect with Israel's covenant responsibilities in Deuteronomy? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Judges 1:26 to modern Christian life? 6. What does Judges 1:26 teach about the importance of complete obedience to God? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in Judges 1:26? 8. How does Judges 1:26 align with archaeological findings in the region? 9. What is the significance of the city Luz in Judges 1:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 1? 11. Why did Lot's wife turn into a pillar of salt? 12. How do the accounts of cities captured by different tribes in Judges 1 align (or conflict) with archaeological evidence regarding the settlement patterns in Canaan? 13. In 1 Chronicles 27:1, can Israel realistically have 24,000 men per monthly division, implying a total army of 288,000? 14. In Judges 1:8 versus 1:21, why does it say Judah captured Jerusalem but Benjamin couldn't drive out the Jebusites, leading to conflicting accounts about Jerusalem's conquest? Discussion Questions 1. What can we learn from the unnamed man's decision to build a new city in the land of the Hittites, and how does this reflect on our own decisions to start anew in different circumstances? 2. How does the account of Luz and Bethel illustrate the importance of names and identity in the Bible, and how can this understanding impact our view of our own identity in Christ? 3. In what ways does the mercy shown by the Israelites to the man who revealed Bethel's entrance challenge us to consider how we show mercy in our own lives? 4. How does the spread of influence by the man who built Luz relate to Jesus' teaching about being salt and light in the world, and what practical steps can we take to live this out? 5. Reflect on a time when you saw God’s sovereignty at work in your life through seemingly small or insignificant events. How does this account encourage you to trust in God’s plan? Judges 1 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Judges 1 connect to the narrative of the book of Joshua? 2. What are the consequences of the Israelites' incomplete obedience to God's commands? 3. How does the narrative of Adoni-Bezek exemplify divine justice? 4. How does Caleb's reward to Othniel for his bravery depict the values of that time? How might these values translate today? 5. How does the presence of the Canaanites among the Israelites affect their religious and societal life? 6. Why might the Israelites have struggled to fully conquer the land? Does this reflect any spiritual struggles you've faced? 7. How does the faith of the tribes of Judah and Simeon manifest in their victories? 8. How does the failure of the tribes to drive out the Canaanites represent disobedience to God? 9. What lessons can you learn about trust and obedience from the successes and failures of the Israelites in this chapter? 10. How can we apply the lessons of incomplete conquests to our personal battles today? 11. Why do you think God chose Judah to go up first against the Canaanites? 12. How can the concept of divine justice as demonstrated in Adoni-Bezek’s fate apply in today's society? 13. How did fear influence the actions of the Israelites, and how does fear influence our actions today? 14. How does the intertribal cooperation between Judah and Simeon inform us about community and teamwork in fulfilling God’s commands? 15. How did the lack of strong leadership (after Joshua's death) affect the Israelites? What does this tell us about the importance of leadership in achieving collective goals? 16. What does the repeated failure of the Israelites to completely drive out the Canaanites tell us about the nature of sin and temptation? 17. What spiritual insights can be drawn from the physical battles described in this chapter? 18. How does the narrative in Judges 1 challenge you to be obedient in your daily life? 19. How does the Israelites' struggle to fully conquer the Promised Land relate to our struggle to live fully in God's promises today? 20. How does Judges 1 encourage us to deal with our incomplete victories and unfinished tasks in our Christian walk? Links Judges 1:26 NIV Judges 1:26 NLT Judges 1:26 ESV Judges 1:26 NASB Judges 1:26 KJV Judges 1:26 Commentaries Bible Hub