📖 Readings: Joshua 1-15 & Luke 2-5:16

Discussion Overview

  • Joshua 1-15: God’s faithfulness in leading Israel into the Promised Land, obedience in conquest, and inheritance distribution.

  • Luke 2-5:16: The birth and early ministry of Jesus, His authority, and His call to discipleship.

Key Discussion Themes & Questions

A. God’s Faithfulness & Our Obedience (Joshua 1-6)

  • Joshua 1:9 – God commands Joshua to be strong and courageous.

    • How does this apply to our lives when facing uncertainty?

  • Jericho’s conquest (Joshua 6) – The Israelites had to trust God’s unusual battle plan.

    • How does this challenge our understanding of obedience and faith in God’s ways?

B. The Danger of Compromise (Joshua 7-9)

  • Achan’s sin (Joshua 7) – One man’s disobedience affected the entire nation.

    • How does hidden sin affect our personal and community lives?

  • The Gibeonite deception (Joshua 9) – Israel made a treaty without seeking God’s guidance.

    • How can we guard against making decisions without God’s direction?

C. Inheritance & Fulfillment of Promises (Joshua 10-15)

  • God fulfills His promise by giving Israel the land.

    • How does seeing God’s promises fulfilled in Joshua encourage our trust in His Word?

  • Caleb’s faith (Joshua 14:6-15) – At 85, Caleb still believed God’s promise.

    • What does his example teach us about perseverance in faith?

D. Jesus: The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Luke 2)

  • Simeon & Anna (Luke 2:25-38) – They recognized Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promise.

    • How can we cultivate faithfulness like theirs in waiting on God?

E. The Call to Follow Jesus (Luke 3-5:16)

  • Jesus’ Baptism & Temptation (Luke 3:21-22; 4:1-13) – He was tested but remained faithful.

    • How can we prepare ourselves spiritually to resist temptation?

  • The Calling of the Disciples (Luke 5:1-11) – Peter and others left everything to follow Jesus.

    • What is holding us back from fully surrendering to Jesus’ call?

Application & Reflection 

  • Where have you seen God’s faithfulness in your life recently?

  • What lessons from Joshua or Luke challenge you to trust God more?

  • How can we be more intentional in listening to and obeying God’s direction?

 

 

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