Daily Readings (Page 214)

How do you explain the ignorance of the next generation about the God of their fathers? How do we ensure that our children are not ignorant of Christ and the Gospel?

What was it that kept the Israelites faithful to God throughout Joshua’s lifetime? How was Joshua a part of that which kept them faithful?

How did God fare in His covenant with Israel?  How did Israel fare in return?  What was the real reason that they failed to fully dislodge their enemies?  

What further reasons can you identify that explain the Israelites’ failure to completely dislodge their enemies?  What did they do with the Canaanites instead?  

The successes of the Israelites were met with failures as well.  Why did they fail to fully take all the territory allotted them?  

 What further impression does the narrative give about their war efforts?  Did Caleb really have to offer his daughter Acsah as a prize to anyone who captured Kiriath Sepher?  Is such motivation really necessary?  

In his humiliating defeat, what did King Adoni-Bezek recognise before he died?  

The occupation of Canaan by the Israelites was met with successes.  What was the key factor behind their victorious campaigns?  

Why do you think Peter is mentioned specifically? (see Mark 14.66-72)  What does this show about Jesus’ treatment of those who have betrayed him or fallen away?  

Why do you think the angel said, “See the place where they laid him.”  How convinced are you that Jesus rose from the dead? (see I Cor 15:17-19)