Joshua - Chapter-5

Chapter Summary

Reproach of Egypt rolled away. New food for the new place. The unseen captain.

What is the significance of circumcision? Where does it first appear the bible? It is still required today for Christians? Why or why not? Explain your answer using other biblical passages.
What is happening in verse 1? How does it show God's sovereignty?
What does it mean in verse 9 that God "rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you?"
What biblical passage in Exodus is verse 6 referring to? Why do you think the author called back to it? What would it have meant to the Israelites who heard it? How can reflecting on scripture help us grow in Christ?
We see that the sins of the Israelites negatively affected their children (v.6-7). How do our actions affect our families, especially our children? Be specific in your answers.
What does the passover mean to the Israelites? How does Christ's work symbolize the passover to Christians? Why is it important to know and understand this in your life (be specific)?
Manna is seen as God's provision for His people. How did God continue to provide after the manna ceased?
Who was the man standing in front of Joshua in verse 13? Be sure to use scripture to support your answer.
What other biblical story does verse 15 remind you of? How so? What does it tell us about the man standing in from of him?
Joshua and the men were asked to make a great sacrifice. Do you believe you would be willing to make such sacrifice? Is there a part of your life that you think God may be asking something of you? Be specific in your answer, using real life examples.

Reproach (rolled away), 9.

God, Joshua, Christ.

14, 15.