Questions on Biblical Texts

Read Joshua 2–4, 6, 24. What role did Rahab play in helping the Israelites conquer the Promised Land?

Read Joshua 2–4, 6, 24. Describe the fall of Jericho.

Read Joshua 2–4, 6, 24. What symbolized Joshua’s renewal of the covenant?

Read Judges 2, 6–8, 13–16. Summarize the Israelites’ behavior after Joshua’s death and God’s response to it.

Read Judges 2, 6–8, 13–16. How did Gideon respond to God’s call (Jgs 6:11–24)? What led to his ruin (Jgs 8)?

Read Judges 2, 6–8, 13–16. What do you find most appealing about Samson’s character? What do you find to be his greatest character flaw?

Read 1 Samuel 16:1-20:42. How does God’s judgment differ from human judgment?

Read 1 Samuel 16:1-20:42. Name three qualities of David shown in these chapters. Explain each one with an example.

Read 1 Samuel 16:1-20:42. Discuss the friendship between David and Jonathan.

Read 2 Samuel 11:1–12:15. What were David’s sins?