[MEST] Joshua
Worksheet#4
“What do these stones mean?”
Once all the men, women, children, animals, baggage, camping stuff and tabernacle equipment were across, it was time for the ark of the covenant and some VERY relieved priests to get to the other side.
[Read] > Joshua 4
[Additional] > Exodus 12:13 / Numbers 26 / 1 Samuel 7:12
After the WHOLE of the Isrealite nation had crossed the Jordan, Joshua sent 12 men back into the river. How would you have felt if you were one of the chosen 12?
In verse 19 it talks of the 10th day of the 1st month. What is the significance of this?
The setting of the stones was to act as a reminder of this event. Why was this important/necessary? What effect would this memorial have on the Isrealites? Canaanites?
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Joshua 3
[MEST] Joshua 3
Study Guide
Parallels > Obvious parallels can be drawn between crossing the River Jordan and crossing the Red Sea _ The parting of the Red Sea is one of THE most famous experiences of Moses’ leadership. Now God STARTS Joshua’s story with the SAME miracle. This sign was God’s way of showing the people that Joshua was the new leader.
[Read Joshua 3]
Why do you think it was important for the ark to go into the river first and remain there until everyone had crossed?
Parting and crossing the Jordan was very visual, how do you think this would affect the Isrealites? And the Canaanites?
The River Jordan marks the beginning of something new for the Isrealites. Can you think of another example of when the Jordan did this?
Study Guide
Parallels > Obvious parallels can be drawn between crossing the River Jordan and crossing the Red Sea _ The parting of the Red Sea is one of THE most famous experiences of Moses’ leadership. Now God STARTS Joshua’s story with the SAME miracle. This sign was God’s way of showing the people that Joshua was the new leader.
[Read Joshua 3]
Why do you think it was important for the ark to go into the river first and remain there until everyone had crossed?
Parting and crossing the Jordan was very visual, how do you think this would affect the Isrealites? And the Canaanites?
The River Jordan marks the beginning of something new for the Isrealites. Can you think of another example of when the Jordan did this?
Joshua 3 Worksheet
[MEST] _ Joshua
Worksheet #3
Parallels >
Joshua had to lead by example. He had to go first. [John 10:4]
Also, people had to follow...if no one followed then Joshua wouldn’t be leading.
[READ] > Joshua 3
[ADDITIONAL] > Acts 7:44-45
There are 2 reasons for the 40 years in the desert, what do you think they are?
In verse 1 we see Joshua getting up early. Why?
After waiting 2 days camped on the edge of the Jordan, how do you think Joshua and the Isrealites have been feeling?
The people entering Canaan, weren’t an army, it was the whole of the Isrealites. That’s ALL men, women, children, animals and baggage. Think about the difficulties/stresses of this.
Worksheet #3
Parallels >
Joshua had to lead by example. He had to go first. [John 10:4]
Also, people had to follow...if no one followed then Joshua wouldn’t be leading.
[READ] > Joshua 3
[ADDITIONAL] > Acts 7:44-45
There are 2 reasons for the 40 years in the desert, what do you think they are?
In verse 1 we see Joshua getting up early. Why?
After waiting 2 days camped on the edge of the Jordan, how do you think Joshua and the Isrealites have been feeling?
The people entering Canaan, weren’t an army, it was the whole of the Isrealites. That’s ALL men, women, children, animals and baggage. Think about the difficulties/stresses of this.
Joshua 2 Worksheet
[MEST] _ Joshua
Worksheet #2
“Rahab....you don’t have to put on your red light”
[READ] > Joshua 2
[ADDITIONAL] > Judges 7: 10-11 / 1 Samuel 26: 6-12 / Hebrews 11: 31
Joshua sends 2 spies to check out the city of Jericho in Canaan (promise land)
Why choose the house of a prostitute? How might this tactically work?
What effect would the reputation of the Isrealites’ story have on the Canaanites (verses 9-11)and on the Isrealites themselves (verses 9-11 / 24)?
Are there any other passages in the bible that are similar the ‘scarlet cord’ used as a sign? What comparisons can be drawn from this?
Worksheet #2
“Rahab....you don’t have to put on your red light”
[READ] > Joshua 2
[ADDITIONAL] > Judges 7: 10-11 / 1 Samuel 26: 6-12 / Hebrews 11: 31
Joshua sends 2 spies to check out the city of Jericho in Canaan (promise land)
Why choose the house of a prostitute? How might this tactically work?
What effect would the reputation of the Isrealites’ story have on the Canaanites (verses 9-11)and on the Isrealites themselves (verses 9-11 / 24)?
Are there any other passages in the bible that are similar the ‘scarlet cord’ used as a sign? What comparisons can be drawn from this?
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