Joshua - Jericho (Discussion Questions)

Read Joshua 5-6

• What happens to Joshua that is very similar to Moses' experience? (Josh. 5:13-15)
• What else did Joshua experience like Moses? Why do you think this happened to Joshua?
• Now that Joshua and the Israelites are across the Jordan River, what happens next?
• What kind of a city was Jericho?
• Could they walk right in and take over the city?
• Why not?
• What instructions did God give Joshua and his people? (Josh 6:3-5)
• Why do you think they were told to just walk around the city?
• What weapons were they going to use?
• What was God teaching them?
• What were they to do with the things they found in the city? (Josh. 6:18-19)
• What happened on the seventh day? (Josh.6:20)
• Who was saved from destruction? (Josh. 6:17, 23-25)
• Did the spies keep their word to Rahab?
• Why is it important to keep your promises?
• What lessons did God want the Children of Israel to learn about conquering Jericho?