Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Joshua 24 study guide

[MEST] Joshua 24
Study guide
“Woop woop! Joshua’s finished” > not the person, that would be a harsh thing to say. No, we have come to the end of our study of the book of Joshua!
Joshua knew this was his last speech. He was obviously concerned about the welfare of the people after he had gone (slipping back into their old ways!). He begins by summarizing Isreal’s history. A common approach when dealing with the nation (Acts 7 / Hebrews 11)
[READ] > Joshua 24
Where did Joshua meet the people?

Who was he speaking on the behalf of? What does this prove about Joshua?

How did Joshua describe the conquest of the land?

In verses 14 – 15 what choice did Joshua put before the people?

What choice had Joshua made? > (Prov. 22:6 / Eph. 6:4 / Titus 2:4 / Gen. 18:19)

In verses 19 – 24 what did Joshua say to the Isrealites to underline the importance and seriousness of their commitment?

Where did Joshua write this down? What’s the significance?

What else acted as a reminder to their commitment? Where else have similar reminders occurred in this story?

Read Genesis 50:24-25 > Why is this relevant?

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1 comment:

  1. So this is the last in our series in Joshua.
    It's been kinda fun...we will probably break for 1 week and watch a nooma or don miller or louie giglio dvd.
    But next up is Judges and i'm totally psyched!

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