Review & Intro: In Chapter 19, we looked at the cities of refuge that the Lord told Moses to have Israel set up for the manslayer to flee to for protection from the blood avenger. We saw how this could be us needing protection from the enemy who wants to kill us for he came to kill and destroy while Jesus, our Refuge, came to give us life abundantly (John 10:10) and He is our refuge. Amen. ... In Chapter 20, the Lord is preparing them through Moses for the battles that are coming as they possess the land of promise. We are in a battle with the enemy daily and so we can learn alot from this as well for our spiritual lives.
Deuteronomy Chapter 20 - Observation Questions
1. What are the Israelites "not" to be afraid of when they "see" them? vs. 1
2. How can they not fear them? vs. 1
3. Do you have things in your life that seem to overpower you; that are larger than life it seems? What can you do to not fear these things as well? There are so many verses we could look at, but let's look at a few and please comment on the verses below:
2 Corinthians 5:7 -
Romans 4:17 -
Hebrews 11:1 -
Matthew 6:34 -
1 Peter 5:7 -
Ephesians 6:13 -
Ephesians 6:17 -
Hebrews 4:12 -
2 Corinthians 10:5 -
Philippians 4:6,7 -
Philippians 4:8,9 -
4. Back to Deuteronomy 20. What 4 things did the priest tell the Israelite soldiers "not" to do? vs. 2,3
5. Who would actually fight their enemies for them and save them? vs. 4
6. Back to Deuteronomy 20. ... The officers spoke to the soldiers and had several groups "return home". Who needed to go back home and not to war? Comment on the verses below stating who was to leave the battleline and why.
7. What did Jesus say to those who were preoccupied with other things when they also wanted to "add" Christianity to their lives? Comment on the following verse.
Luke 9:23-26 -
Luke 9:57-62 -
Note: Following Jesus is a fulltime call to a fulltime Commander and Chief. it is a call to war against the flesh and against the powers of darkness for His kingdom sake. Are you a fulltime soldier?
8. What did Paul tell Timothy?
9. What is our war with? Comment on the following verses:
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 -
1 John 2:16 -
Galatians 5:17 -
Ephesians 6:12 -
1 Peter 5:8 -
John 10:10 -
10. Back to Deuteronomy 20. There was another group of men who needed to get out of the battle. Explain who they were and why they should leave. vs. 8 -
11. How important is it that we not make other's hearts afraid but that we give them hope and courage? How important are our words as well as our actions in helping one another stand firm in spiritual warfare? Comment on the following verses:
1 Thessalonians 5:11 -
Hebrews 3:13 -
Proverbs 18:21 -
12. On the other side of the coin, how are we to "help" the "fainthearted" among us in the battles of life?
1 Thessalonians 5:14 -
2 Thessalonians 2:17 -
2 Thessalonians 3:3 -
Hebrews 12:12 -
James 5:8 -
Revelation 3:2 -
Note: Have you heard that saying "One plus God is the majority"? That is true. Remember the story of Gideon? Take time to read the entire chapter of Judges 7 and encourage yourself with how God brought the army low in number so that He would have the ones that had faith and not fear to meet the enemies. What does He say in Judges 7:3 and Judges 7:7? .... Turn to 1 Samuel 14:6 and record what Jonathan told his armor bearer about the Lord and battles. ........It is not about "how many", but "how dedicated and how believing in the Lord they are" ... Amen?
13. Back to Deuteronomy 20. ... When the priest and the officers had cleared out those concerned about other matters and the ones that were "fainthearted", the ready-to-go warriors remained. Out of these, they appointed "commanders" of armies at the head of the people (vs.9) ... What was the first thing the commander was to offer a city when they approached it? vs. 10
14. If the city agreed to make peace with them, they would become forced labor and serve with them. (vs.11) ... What were they to do, however, if the city refused to make peace with them, but rose up in war? vs.12
15. Who were they to strike in the city? vs. 13 ..... Who were they to keep alive? vs. 14 ... Who would the spoils and booty of the city belong to? vs. 14
16. This applied to all the cities that were very far from them. In regard to the 7 nations nearby that were to be taken for their possession (inheritance), they were to totally destroy them and not leave anything alive. (vs.15-18). What were the names again of these 7 nations the Lord was giving as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel? vs. 17
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17. Why were they to utterly destroy them? vs. 18
18. We have discussed alot of this before, but what were some of the things that these nations did for their gods that were so destable? Look up the names of a few of their gods in a concordance and share what worship to them was all about.
19. Back to Deuteronomy 19. What kind of trees were they not to destroy when they were besieging a city for a long time to make war against it? vs. 19
20. Which trees would be okay to cut down and use to construct siegeworks against the city they were making war with? vs. 20
Application:
21. Are you dealing with fear for a battle you are fighting today? Give your fear to the Lord and realize that He will fight your battle for you. What verses can you choose from today's lesson to memorize and speak when you need to overcome the fear. Please write them down.
22. What can you do to train yourself to be a more committed soldier for the Lord Jesus Christ? Think about it and try to write out your answer.
23. Summarize the lesson and post a prayer if you would like.
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