Living With Strength And Courage:
A Study of the Book of Joshua
Joshua 18 – 21: Finishing What Was Begun
The Text:
1. As chapter 18 opens, what are the people of Israel doing? What had they not done? How far had they gotten?
2. What is Joshua’s response? What does he do about it? How is his wisdom shown in this process?
3. What was the purpose of the “cities of refuge? Where were they and how did they function? Was this a “free pass” system?
4. Who were the Levites and what was their request in chapter 21? How many towns were they given? Do you notice anything about their location? How would this help or hinder them in completing their responsibilities?
5. What does the last paragraph of chapter 21 have to say about Israel and their receipt of the “promised land”? How faithful was God to them?
The Application:
1. Are you a “finisher”? What things tend to keep you from finishing tasks?
. . . from finishing things that you know God has called you to do?
2. How can you best help others in finishing the things God has called them to do? Is there someone in your life that you need to find ways to involve them in “finishing”?
3. Are there principles in the “city of refuge” concept that we ought to apply today? What are they and how would that work? Are you more apt to seek revenge or show mercy?
4. As a “royal priesthood of believers”, how should your living location influence the people around you? Does it?
5. What is the advantage of finishing what God has called you to? How would you describe God’s faithfulness to you?
