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Joshua 8:1-35
Key Verse 8:1 “Then the Lord said to Joshua, ‘Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Take the whole army with you, and go up and attack Ai. For I have delivered into your hands the king of Ai, his people, his city and his land.’”
- What had happened previously when the Israelites had attacked Ai? (7:4-5) What caused the defeat and what did God command Joshua to do? (7:10-12)
- How did God encourage Joshua to conquer Ai? (1-2)
- What was God’s strategy for conquering Ai and how did God use the previous defeat to Israel’s advantage? (2; 14-17)
- Where was the ambush placed and what was the signal for the men in ambush to attack? (18-19) Why did Joshua keep on pointing his javelin? (26)
- Why did Joshua build an altar on Mount Ebal and read all the words of the law to the Israelites? (30-35) Why is it important for us to obey God’s commands in order to win the victory in our lives?