LESSON #33 (Week ending 08/15/10)

Joshua 10:1-24:33

Joshua 10 & 12: The Sun Stands Still

Ø What happened in Jerusalem when Joshua defeated Jericho, Ai, and the people of Gibeon?

Ø What happens when God defeats Satan today?

Ø What won the battle for the Israelites, their abilities or the intervention of God? Application?

Ø When the text says that "the sun stood still and the moon stopped", is that to be taken literally?

Ø Did Joshua stop when his enemies were running away in retreat? Application for us?

Ø Why did Joshua kill the five kings?

Ø Why were all the people of every city totally destroyed?

Joshua 13-21: Joshua Divides the Land

Ø Did the Israelites succeed is driving out all the inhabitants of the land? Consequences? Application for us?

Ø What does the division of the land teach about God?

Ø What was the significance of the land to the Israelites? Does that apply to the Church?

Ø Why did the Levites receive specific towns rather than a piece of ground? Is there any application for us today?

Joshua 22: Going Back

Ø What did Joshua command the Reubenites, Gadites and the half tribe of Manasseh as they returned to the other side of the Jordan?

Ø What did these tribes do that offended the rest of Israel?

Ø Why did the tribes build an alter?

Ø What does this division among the people teach us?

Joshua 23: A Farewell Message

Ø What are the major elements of Joshua's farewell speech?

Ø Why did Joshua call for separation from the Canaanites? Application?

Ø What are the consequences of turning away from God's commands? Application?

Joshua 24: The Covenant Renewed

Ø On whom is the basis of the covenant built?

Ø In our relationship with Christ, who is the basis of that relationship?

Ø What was the response that God desired from the Israelites in light of all He had done for them?

Ø What is the response that Jesus desires from those who profess His as Lord and Savior?

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