May 23, 2021 | Joshua 11-12
In Joshua chapter 11, we read the continuing conquest of Israel through the northern region of the promise land. As Israel takes possession of the promise land, we see the sovereignty of God and human responsibility working in tandem. God gives sovereign assurance and Israel acts with courage. In so doing, Israel finds the LORD to be faithful and wholly sufficient for all their needs. Indeed, even when Israel faces their greatest fear, God proves to be more than enough for them.
Discussion Questions
Discuss the role of both God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility in this text.
What impact on your actions does the truth of God’s sovereignty have?
How do you process the brutality of this text? What truths are pertinent to interpreting this text?
What are you prone to trust in instead of the LORD? How have you experienced the LORD shepherd your heart to trust in him?
Why didn’t Israel burn all the cities they conquered?
What fears do you have? What is it you fear? How is this text an encouragement against those fears?
Why is chapter 12 included? What are we meant to take from this chapter?