John 12:12-19: Selling Jesus Short

  1. Have you ever been excited to meet someone, only to have them fall short of your expectations?

 

 

  1. In what ways did people have the wrong expectations of Jesus on Palm Sunday?

 

 

  1. How do you usually react to God when He disappoints your expectations?

 

 

  1. What events in your life has God used that turned out better than expected?

 

 

  1. What things should we be expecting from Jesus in our lives?

 

 



Joshua 24: You’ve Got To Serve Somebody

  1. What one word do you think people will use to describe you after you’ve died?

 

 

  1. How has God blessed you and been a part of your story?

 

 

  1. What are some of the positive and negative repercussions of God allowing us free choices? Is it worth it?

 

 

  1. In light of this chapter, what does it mean to serve the Lord?

 

 

  1. When today is over, how have you used what you’ve been given to serve the Lord?

 

 



Joshua 23: Looking Back, Looking Forward

  1. What past good choices you’ve made continue to inspire you?

 

 

  1. What are some of the ways you’ve learned about responsibility, positively and negatively, in your life?

 

 

  1. In what ways is modern culture robbing us of the best God has for us?

 

 

  1. Why is loving God so central to our moving forward in life?

 

 

  1. How are you investing in a better future now?

 

 



Joshua 22: Truth At War

  1. Do you think that the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and 1/2 of Manasseh were right or wrong to stay on the other side of the Jordan and outside the promised land?

 

 

  1. How have misunderstandings caused fights in your life?

 

 

  1. Why does it seem that Christians struggle to get along?

 

 

  1. When was the last time you changed your perspective of someone you thought negatively towards?

 

 

  1. Who do you need to understand better in your life?

 

 



Joshua 11-21

  1. Do you have a place that is most special to you? That really feels like home? Describe your connection to it.

 

 

  1. Are there some people in your life who have helped encourage you to find your niche in life? What did they do? Have you tried doing that for others?

 

 

  1. How do you come to terms with war? When is it necessary?

 

 

  1. How much do you care about who your ancestors were? Why?

 

 

  1. Do you feel guilty about living on land that used to belong to others of a different culture?

 

 



Joshua 10 – Confidence in the Chaos

  1. Where do most people in this world draw their confidence from?

 

 

  1. What is different about God’s people and their confidence?

 

 

  1. Are you ever hesitant to do what you know God wants you to do? Why?

 

 

  1. In light of v.12-13, what is something big that you are asking God to do?

 

 

  1. In what ways can you help others in your life to be confident in the Lord?

 

 



Joshua 9 – Keeping Your Word

  1. Have you ever felt like you were suckered into a deal, but realized it was better to follow through rather than go back on your word?

 

 

  1. Have you ever made a big decision without seeking the Lord? How did it work out?

 

 

  1. Even though the Gibeonites are kind of weasels in this story, don’t you kind of admire them in a way?

 

 

  1. What does being a servant look like for you?

 

 

  1. What are some situations you are currently in because of prior (and perhaps unwise) commitments that are giving you an opportunity to show faithfulness?

 

 



Joshua 8 – Getting Back on Track

  1. What are some of the things that have gotten your eyes off of the Lord and His plan for your life?

 

 

  1. What role does fear play in keeping us from finding God’s direction for our lives?

 

 

  1. In what ways do you find that the Lord speaks to you and encourages you?

 

 

  1. What is something different or unique that God has called you to do?

 

 

  1. Why was it so important for Israel to rededicate themselves to God after their win and what does that mean for our lives?

 

 



Joshua 7 – One Bad Apple

  1. Has there ever been a time when overconfidence caused you to get careless and pay a price?

 

 

  1. Why do we tend to blame God when things get messed up, instead of questioning ourselves?

 

 

  1. Who are the people in your life who shoot straight with you, even when you don’t want to hear it?

 

 

  1. Who, in your world, can be damaged by what you choose to do?

 

 

  1. How do you regroup and move on after a painful failure?

 

 



Joshua 6 – The Right Kind of Strange

  1. To you, what is the strangest thing about Christians?

 

 

  1. At the battle of Jericho, would you be someone that argues with Joshua or goes along with the plan?

 

 

  1. When you look at both the Bible and your life, what are examples of unusual or strange things that God has done?

 

 

  1. In what ways has your faith made you different from others?

 

 

  1. Why was it important that they kept their word to Rahab?