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?

 

 



Joshua 5 – Starting Over

  1. Why do you think accepting vulnerability was so important for Israel as they began in the Promised Land?

 

 

  1. How did circumcision turn into a matter of pride for Israel? Do we ever take pride in those things that are meant to humble us?

 

 

  1. What are you intentionally doing to influence the generations of the future?

 

 

  1. Have you ever been caught up with getting God on our side rather than getting us on His side?

 

 

  1. How can we influence future generations to get on God’s side?

 

 



Joshua 3 & 4 – Monuments

  1. What have been the monumental events and places in your life when you felt especially close to God?

 

 

  1. What would a picture of your greatest spiritual monument look like?

 

 

  1. What spiritual benefit did you pick up on from the generation that came before you?

 

 

  1. If you were going to go one place in this world where you would expect to feel close to God, where would it be?

 

 



Joshua 2 – An Unlikely Hero

  1. Why do you suppose God chose to use a prostitute in such a prominent way in the entrance to the Promised Land?

 

 

  1. Do you think Rahab was right or wrong in lying to the King of Jericho? What does this tell you about right and wrong?

 

 

  1. Have you ever seen God use unlikely people in your life?

 

 

  1. Why was Rahab still identified as “the harlot” in James and Hebrews? Could she never live that down?

 

 

  1. Why do you think the two spies remained anonymous, while Rahab became a prominent part of history?

 

 



Joshua 1 – A Fresh Start

  1. What have been the most pivotal points in your personal history?

 

 

  1. What are some upcoming pivot points you are anticipating in your life?

 

 

  1. How do you honor your history?

 

 

  1. What are you doing to help stretch your strength and courage?

 

 

  1. Who are your leaders?

 

 



Luke 2:1-20 – The Perfect Christmas

  1. What is your favorite Christmas memory?

 

 

  1. Do you think that our modern expectations at Christmas help or distract from a focus on Jesus?

 

 

  1. How does Jesus bring you hope in difficult situations?

 

 

  1. Why would God choose shepherds to be the first public people to hear about and see the Savior?

 

 

  1. What does the first Christmas reveal about God?

 

 



1 John 3:13-24 – The Core of Christianity

  1. What do you think are the main identifying factors today that would tend to lead people to conclude that someone is a Christian?

 

 

  1. How does love encompass the whole law of God?

 

 

  1. Why are we so focused on believing the right things? How does that connect with love?

 

 

  1. Have you ever known really loving people who didn’t believe in Jesus? How do you explain that?

 

 

  1. In general, how loving are the Christians you know?