Joshua - Chapters 7 - 8

Apply 1 (mini lesson)  From reading Joshua 7 - 8 Quick Questions: 1.  Why was Israel's army defeated before Ai after they had been promised by God that He would fight for them and they were greater in number than their enemy for the battle? 7:11,12 2.  How did Joshua find out the reason for the defeat in battle? 7:6-11 3.  What was the remedy of getting God to be on their side and fight their battles once again? 7:13 4.  After Achan was discovered for stealing things that God had put under the ban and all was purged and taken care of, what happened to God's anger against them? 7:26 5. Now God works with Joshua and the Israelites to help them defeat Ai.  What did God have Joshua do to bring about the victory?  How long did he do this?  8:18; 26 6.  What act of worship did Joshua perform before the Lord after this great victory?  8:30-32 7.  Half of the priesthood stood on Mt. Gerizim and the other half stood on Mt. Ebal.  They read all the blessings of obedience and the curses of disobedience that Moses had given them before.  Who were attending this assembly to hear all of these words?   8:35 Apply 1:   What is the inevitable result of willful disobedience against God?  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read & comment on: Joshua 7:11-12 - Compare and comment on: Acts 5:9-10 - How can you apply this to your life? ...  Your summary of all of today's lesson:  Your prayer for today:    The purpose of the Apply 1 mini lesson is ..... to help you focus on at least "one" thing that you can apply to your life from the chapters read today.  It would be great to take the time to look up the verses and answers the short survey each day.  I think this will be a great guide to helping you journal your thoughts.  Usually once you begin to open up on a subject, more things come to your mind to say or pray about.  Love you, Brenda