Joshua 8:1-35 Questions by Stephen Ricker
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Ai Defeated and the Covenant Renewed
Questions for Study 6

Joshua 8:1-35
Memory Verse: 8

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I. Do Not Be Discouraged (8:1-9)

1. What had happened that made Joshua afraid and discouraged? (1-2; Jos. 7:8) What would Joshua have to do again by faith? What could they do this time that they could not do at Jericho? What situation in your life was or is like this?

2. What did Joshua do different this time he attacked Ai and why? (3, 7:3) What battle plan did the Joshua receive and pass onto Israel? (5-7) What can we learn about God from his interactions with Israel at this time?

3. Where they obeying Joshua or the Lord this time? (8) How can we know if the command if from the Lord or from man? (Matt. 7:15-20) What must it have been like for Israel to attack Ai again? (9)

II. I Will Deliver the City (8:10-29)

4. Did Joshua exclude himself from the battle? (10-13) How did Jesus set the example for leaders? (Mark 8:34, 10:32-34)

5. How did the battle play out? (14-17) What unusual command did the Lord give Joshua? (18-19, 25-27) How did the battle end? (20-23)

6. What did Israel receive after the victory? (24) What does Jesus promise us after our spiritual battle is over? (Rev. 2:7, 11, 17, 3:5, 11-12, 21:6-7)

7. What did Joshua do to the king of Ai? (28-29)

III. The Covenant Renewed (8:30-35)

8. What did Joshua do after the victory? (30-31) What can we learn from this? (Luke 17:15-19)

9. What was significant about what was done in verses 32-33? (Deut. 11:26-32, 27:11-15) What can we learn from this?

10. Who were the aliens living with Israel? (34-35; Exodus 12:37-38) What does this say about God and his plans? (Micah 4:2, Matt. 8:10-12)