Joshua - Chapter-21

Chapter Summary

Land divisions; portions for Levites.

How do we see the obedience to God's commands in verse 3? Why was this important to Israel and why is it important to us today?
How does the casting of lots in this chapter show the people's reliance on God? How should we rely on God in similar ways today?
Based on other passages from Joshua, explain why the Levites needed the cities given in this chapter. What lessons can we gather from this for today?
What are some ways we could apply Israel's caring for their Levite leaders to our own context today?
How do we see the unity of Israel working together in this passage? Would you say your own faith community has unity? Why or why not?
How do people allocate land differently today? Compare and contrast with the land allocation in this passage. What are some positives and negatives of each?
What can we learn from the fact that God cares for people's physical needs in this passage? Do we normally think about God in this way? Why or why not?
How can faith communities learn from God's care and care for people's physical needs in similar ways today?
What was the job of the Levites? How might the allotment of their cities in this passage have helped them with this job?
What do verse 43-45 teach us about God? How has God acted in similar ways in your own life?

Inheritance, v. 3.

God, Joshua.

44, 45.