ISRAEL CONQUERS AI

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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.’”

 

  1. 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)

 

 

 

 

  1. How did God encourage Joshua to conquer Ai? (1-2)

 

 

 

 

  1. What was God’s strategy for conquering Ai and how did God use the previous defeat to Israel’s advantage? (2; 14-17)

 

 

 

 

  1. 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)

 

 

 

 

  1. 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?

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