The Book of Joshua

Who led Israel into the promised land?

• Abraham

• Moses

• Joshua

• Rahab

What did Joshua do after Moses' death?

• Divided up the promised land

• Led Israel across the Jordan river

• Sent spies into the land

• Appointed a new leader

What did the people of Jericho do when Israel marched around the city?

• Attacked Israel

• Surrendered to Israel

• Ignored Israel

• Fled from Israel

What did Achan do that caused Israel's defeat in the battle of Ai?

• Stole from Jericho

• Lied about stealing

• Refused to fight

• Made peace with the Canaanites

What did the Gibeonites do when they encountered Israel?

• Formed alliances with other Canaanite kings

• Attacked Israel

• Made peace with Israel

• Fled from Israel

What did Joshua do after the battles?

• Divided up the land for the twelve tribes

• Gave speeches to the people

• Celebrated the first Passover in the land

• Sent spies into the land

What did Joshua remind the people of in his speeches?

• God's generosity

• The victory over the Canaanites

• The importance of obedience

• The need to intermarry with the Canaanites

What would happen if Israel was unfaithful to the covenant?

• They would be blessed in the land

• They would be kicked off the land into exile

• They would defeat the Canaanites

• They would receive special treatment

What is the main reason for the battles against the Canaanites?

• To show God's power

• To fulfill God's ancient promises

• To establish Israel as a powerful nation

• To seek revenge

What is the main message of the book of Joshua?

• The importance of obedience to God's commands

• The need for violence in God's name

• The superiority of Israel over the Canaanites

• The inevitability of war