Joshua Chapter 21 Summary
Land divisions; portions for Levites.
Discussion Questions for Joshua, Chapter 21
- 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 verses 43–45 teach us about God? How has God acted in similar ways in your own life?
Key Words/Phrase
Inheritance, v. 3.
Characters
God, Joshua.
Strong Verse(s)
44, 45.