Joshua - Chapter-13

Chapter Summary

Joshua instructed concerning the division of the land.

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 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 prophecy? 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 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 do they similar or different to the time of the Bible?
How would you explain this passage to someone who is new to reading the Bible?