Fear the Lord and Serve Him with all faithfulness.

Joshua 23-24 JS_Ch23_Ch24_L7Q_2026

Key Verse 24:14a

“Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness”

1.Why did Joshua call all the rulers of Israel together? What did he remind Israel about all the Lord has done? (1-5,14) Describe Joshua’s commands(To do) and warnings(Not to do). What are its consequences?(6-16) What does this passage teach us about God’s faithfulness and holiness? What can we learn from Joshua’s farewell message? 

2.After his farewell message to the leaders, what did Joshua do? (1) What is the significance of Shechem (Gen 12:6; 33:17-19; 34:2,26; 35:4)? Why might God have reminded them of what He had done throughout history?(2-13) What can we learn from this history lesson? (God’s grace and Initiative)

3.After reviewing the history, what did Joshua urge them to do? (14-15) What does it mean to fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness? What was his personal decision? (15b)  How did the people respond to Joshua ? (16-18) What does Joshua mean when he says, “You are not able to serve the Lord.”? (19-20) How did Joshua help them to solidify their resolution to serve the Lord faithfully?(21-28) What can we learn here in securing the blessings the Lord God has for us (Mk 1:15; Jn 1:12; Mk 8:34,35)? 

4.When did Joshua die and where did people bury him?(29-30) How were the Israelites influenced by Joshua and the elders? (31) This passage describes the final outcome of Joshua, Joseph, and Eleazer. What do they have in common? Through Joshua, what can we learn in serving the Lord?