Joshua Chapter 13 Summary
Joshua instructed concerning the division of the land.
Discussion Questions for Joshua, Chapter 13
- Why is the reminder about age in verse 1 important in the Book of Joshua? How can the church deal with age and leaders today?
- What is the relationship between verse 8 and the stories of Israel and Moses? What does this show us about the faithfulness of God and of Moses?
- Regarding verse 10, look over the first couple of chapters of Deuteronomy. How does this enrich our understanding of the names of kings here in verse 10 of this passage?
- Why might the Bible be so concerned with details of land allotment in this passage? How does this relate to God's concern for the details of our lives today?
- Do you find this part of Joshua difficult to understand or apply? Explain why or why not. How might you help someone who struggles to see how this passage is important?
- What was Moses' role in verse 8? How does this show us God's miraculous work through Moses to prophesy? What does this teach us about God generally?
- What other parts of the Bible help us understand what is meant by verse 14? What are the ways that the people of God make offerings to support ministers today?
- What is the significance of land being given to clans and tribes and not just to individuals (Ex. 23)? How does this illustrate the people's need for unity?
- What can we learn about stewardship from this passage? What are the challenges with stewardship today, and how are they similar to or different from the time of the Bible?
- How would you explain this passage to someone who is new to reading the Bible?
Key Words/Phrase
Divide (the land), v. 7.
Characters
God, Moses, Joshua.
Strong Verse(s)
1