Why was Jericho tightly shut with no one able to come in or go out of it? vs. 1
What did the Lord tell Joshua concerning Jericho? vs. 2
What were the men of war to do for six days? vs. 3
The Lord said for him to have seven priests carry seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the covenant. What were they to do on the 7th day? vs. 4
What were the priests to do after the seven times on the seventh day? vs. 4
When the priests made the long blast with the ram's horn, what were the people to do when they heard that final trumpet? vs. 5
What would happen when the people did this? vs. 5
What were the people to do when this happened? vs. 5
Who went before the ark of the Lord and the priests with seven of them carrying seven trumpets? vs.6,7
The armed men, then the seven priests with seven trumpets; then the ark of the covenant; then the rear guard came after them, while the trumpets conintued to blow. (vs.8,9). What did Joshua command the people to be during this time of marching for seven days until they were given the charge by Joshua to shout? vs. 10
How many times was the ark of the Lord taken around the city before they camped and spent the night in the camp? vs. 11
Joshua rose early in the morning and the priests took up the ark of the Lord. (vs.12) ... The seven priests carrying the seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the Lord went on continually, and blew the trumpets; and the armed men went before them and the rear guard came after the ark of the Lord, while they continued to blow the trumpets. (vs.13). They did this on the second day, circling one time and returning to the camp for the night. how many days did this go on like this? vs. 14
On the seventh day, they rose early at the dawning of the day and marched around the city of Jericho in the same manner. How many times did they do it on the seventh day? vs. 15
On the seventh time around the city, when the priests blew the trumpets, what did Joshua say to the people? vs. 16
Who had given the city to them? vs. 16
The city and all that was in it was under a "ban" which meant that nothing was to be kept for themselves in booty or spoils; it all belonged to the Lord. What people were allowed to live and why? vs. 17
What would happen if any person decided to take something for themselves that had been put under the "ban" of the Lord? vs. 18
The things that could not be destroyed by fire were to be brought and put into the treasury of the Lord. What were they? vs. 19
Name 4 precious metals
When the people heard the seventh trumpet on the seventh day, what did they do and what happened to the walls of Jericho? vs. 20
The people went into the city and took it, destroyed every living thing inside with the edge of the sword. (vs.20,21). The only people that were allowed to live were Rahab, the harlot and the people that she had brought into her house as the spies had promised her (vs.22). The two spies brought them out. Who did she have in the house with her? vs. 23
Name 5 things listed
The city was burned with fire and all that was in it. The silver and gold along with articles of bronze and iron were put into the treasury of the house of the Lord. (vs.24). Rahab the harlot and her father's household and all that she had was spared that day and she continued to live in the midst of Israel because she had hidden the spies when Joshua sent them to spy out Jericho (vs. 25). What curse did Joshua say would come upon any man who would rise up and rebuild the city of Jericho? vs. 26
Name two things that man would lose in the process
Did someone rebuild Jericho? Were the words of Joshua fulfilled? Read and comment on what you learn from the verses below:
1 Kings 16:31-34
What happened to Joshua because of the Lord being with him? vs. 27
Application:
There is a time to be silent (be still and know that He is God) and there is a time to shout (praise Him for the assured victory). What season are you in with the battles you are facing? How does praise bring down strongholds in our lives? Comment on the following verses:
1 Chronicles 29:11-13
2 Chronicles 20:17-25
Psalm 56:3-4
Psalm 107:17-22
Psalm 149:5-9
Isaiah 48:9-11
Isaiah 62:6-7
Jeremiah 17:12-14
Acts 16:19-34
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Ephesians 6:10-18
Hebrews 4:12
Hebrews 13:14-15
1 Peter 1:6-9
Revelation 19:5-16
What does prayer and praise show that we have? What did the people have and what did Rahab show that she had as well? Comment on the verses from the hall of "faith" in Hebrews:
Hebrews 11:30-31
What example do we have of this in the New Testament? Comment on the verses below and what happened as a result of "praising the Lord" in the darkness.
Acts 16:19-34
Do you have someone in literal imprisonment or in spiritual bondage that needs to be set free today? That person could possibly be yourself. How can you begin to be still and quiet in waiting on the Lord and at the same time how could you begin to praise Him for the victory to come? Comment on the verses below:
Acts 12:1-17
What is significant about the seventh trumpet combined with a "shout" in the Scriptures regarding the future and events still to come?
1 Corinthians 15:52
Revelation 1:10
Revelation 4:1
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Revelation 10:7
Revelation 11:15-19
Are we ready? Let's continue to live in the light and proclaim His light until He comes! How have these Scriptures encouraged you today?
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