Joshua (Week 3)

Scripture Reading: Joshua 3-4

Understand the Passage

1. What was remarkable about the Israelite's passage through the Jordan? What struck you about the precision of the instructions given to Joshua and passed on to the people?
2. How would you describe the interaction between Joshua and God throughout this passage?
3. What is the importance of the 12 men chosen (one from each tribe) to the story? What role did they play?
4. According to Joshua (and the Lord), what was the real reason for this miraculous passage for the Israelite nation?

Application

1. Thinking of the three levels to review narratives we discussed, what significance does this "passing through" the Jordan into the promise land have in light of God's greater story of salvation?
2. How is God's Word a guiding factor for us like the Ark was for the Israelites that day, as we venture in life to places we have "never been before."
3. What do you in your family to pass on the legacy of God's provision to your children? What would you like to be doing more faithfully in this regard?