Numbers 27
Bible Study Questions

1. How does the request of Zelophehad's daughters reflect on their faith and courage?

2. How can the story of Zelophehad's daughters inspire discussions about gender equality today?

3. How does the law of inheritance, as presented in Numbers 27, relate to modern laws of inheritance?

4. What qualities do you think made Joshua a fitting successor to Moses?

5. How does Moses' acceptance of his fate reflect his trust in God's plan?

6. How can Moses' succession planning be applied to leadership transitions in modern society?

7. How does Numbers 27 reflect the theme of obedience to God's commands?

8. How did God's response to Zelophehad's daughters challenge societal norms of the time?

9. How does Moses' act of presenting Joshua before Eleazar and the community symbolize the transfer of leadership?

10. In what ways can the stories in Numbers 27 inspire individuals and societies to seek justice and fairness?

11. How can we respond today when societal laws or norms seem to conflict with God's justice?

12. How can we apply the lessons of faith and courage from Zelophehad's daughters in our lives?

13. How do we balance acceptance of our fate (like Moses) with the courage to challenge the status quo (like Zelophehad's daughters)?

14. In what ways can we encourage more equitable distributions of inheritance in our own communities?

15. How do we discern when it's time to pass on responsibilities or roles to others?

16. What qualities should we look for in leaders, as exemplified by Joshua?

17. What can we learn from God's response to Moses' plea for a successor?

18. How does Numbers 27 contribute to our understanding of God's character, particularly His fairness and justice?

19. How does the leadership transition from Moses to Joshua inform the leadership changes we see in church or society today?

20. Reflecting on Numbers 27, how can we actively uphold justice in our own contexts?



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