Joshua Test Flashcards by christy Chen

What occupies the first half of the book of JOSHUA?

Conquest of the land

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The title of the book of JOSHUA is appropriate, because “JOSHUA” means _______.

Yahweh saves

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How many spies were sent into JERICHO?

2 spies

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What was the visible symbol that God was leading His people into the land against their enemies?

The ark of the covenant

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Which event established Joshua’s authority before the nation of Israel?

The nation crossing the Jordan River

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After the SURPRISE ATTACK against the AMORITE ALLIANCE, God sent _________ which killed many more, ensuring an ISRAELITE VICTORY.

Hailstorm

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Joshua publicly prayed for _____, to finish destroying the AMORITE alliance.

An extension of daylight

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What is the word that is used extensively throughout the book of JOSHUA to remind ISRAEL that they didn’t win or purchase their land; but rather the OWNER, THE LORD, LEASED IT TO THEM.

Inheritance

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________ was the tribe that did not receive an allotment of land because they were given a special relationship to God.

Levi

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The division of land was determined by _______.

The casting of lots

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The conquest of Canaan took _______ years, prior to dividing it into portions among the tribes.

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______ was the tribe that received the first division of land because of Jacob’s patriarchal blessing and that fact that it was the largest tribe.

JUDAH

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The tribe that received an allotment of land within a portion given to another tribe, because it proved too large for that tribe.

Simeon

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Which tribe received the 2nd allotment of land because of Jacob’s birthright blessing?

Joseph

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At the second covenant renewal, Israel was encouraged to follow ______’s example of commitment to Yahweh.

Joshua

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When was the book of Joshua written?

The book of Joshua was written after the recorded events took place

At JERICHO it became evident that deliverance came as a result of ___________.

Faith in God (obedience) God has power

At ________, ISRAEL learned that they could only conquer their enemy if they remained faithful to God.

God gives ____ when His people acknowledge their ____ on Him by ___ and ________.

Victory
Dependence
Trusting
Obeying His Word

At the time of DIVISION of the land, the major military threats……. What happened to them?

Defeated by God

Once ISRAEL settled into their allotted lands, they ______ conquer all the remaining nations in their portion of land, individually as a tribe.

DID NOT

What happened after Joshua’s death?

Israel continued to be successful, while the elders who served with JOSHUA lived

CONQUEST IN NORTHERN CANAAN:
-ISRAEL “left no one who ___________”
God commanded this for the following reasons:
-The gross _______ of the Canaanites resulted in a thoroughly debased society, and God allowed them plenty of time to REPENT from their ways-and they DIDNT.
-God was protecting ISRAEL from these sins by wiping out the Canaanites.
-God promised to curse the nations that CURSED Israel.
-God’s command was very FOCUSED -Israel was to kill only the CANAANITES, at this time.

Breathed

Sins

CONQUEST IN NORTHERN CANAAN

Israel “left no one who BREATHED”
God commanded this for the following reasons:
the gross SINS of the Canaanites resulted in a thoroughly debased society, and God allowed them plenty of time to ________ from their ways -and they _____.
God was protecting ISRAEL from these sins by wiping out the Canaanites.
God promised to curse the nations that CURSED Israel.
God’s command was very FOCUSED. Israel was to kill only the CANAANITES.

Repent

Didn’t

CONQUEST IN NORTHERN CANAAN: - Israel "left no one who BREATHED" - God commanded this for the following reasons: - the gross SINS of the Canaanites resulted in a thoroughly debased society, and God allowed them plenty of time to REPENT from their ways-and they DIDNT. - God was protecting ISRAEL from these sins by wiping out the Canaanites. - God promised to curse the nations that CURSED Israel. - God's command was very _________- Israel was to kill only the _______, at this time.

Focused | Canaanites

JOSHUA'S FAREWELL ADDRESS - Joshua assembled all the leaders of the people from every tribe. - He reminded the Israelites of God's faithfulness in _______ for them and giving them _______. - He reminded them to remain FAITHFUL IN YAHWEH, promising that God would continue to drive out those that still REMAINED in the land. - He called the people to love Yahweh and OBEY Him. - He warned Israel of the consequences if they FAILED to do the above.

Fighting | Victory

JOSHUA'S FAREWELL ADDRESS: - Joshua assembled all the leaders of the people from every time. - He reminded the Israelites of God's faithfulness in FIGHTING for them and giving them VICTORY. - he reminded them to remain _________ promising that God would continue to drive out those that still __________ in the lands.

Faithful in Yahweh | Remained

JOSHUA'S FAREWELL ADDRESS: - Joshua assembled the leaders of the people from every tribe. - He reminded the Israelites of God's faithfulness in FIGHTING for them and giving them VICTORY. - He reminded them to remain FAITHFUL IN YAHWEH promising that God would continue to drive out those that still REMAINED in the land. - He called the people to love Yahweh and _____ Him. - He warned Israel of the consequences if they ______ to do the above.

Obey | Failed

List the 2 reasons why God wages war against sin

- He hates it. It offends Him. It hurts His people. | - It destroys the fellowship He wants to have with His people

List the three conditions, set by the spies, which Rahab had to meet to be spared from destruction.

- make her home known to Israel before - assemble her household (family) in home - keep mission of spies a secret

List the 2 reasons God commanded Israel to hamstring the horses and burn the chariots of the Northern Canaanite cities.

- So their enemies can't use them | - they wouldn't grow dependent on them

What was the "key to success" in conquering and possessing the Promised Land?

Obedience to the Mosaic Law

Why did God spare Rahab and her household?

Because of her faith

Before the conquest of Jericho, who appeared to JOSHUA assuring him of victory

Angel of the Lord

Why did Israel suffer an initial defeat against Ai?

-Achan stole what belonged to God, robbing Israel of innocence before God-therefore Israel was punished.

How did the Gibeonites decieve Israel into a treaty with them? What should Israel have done in this situation?

The Gibeonites pretended to fear FEAR YAHWEH and pretended to be from a DISTANT COUNTRY. -Israel should have asked FOR THE COUNCIL OF THE LORD, they did not

What was the purpose of the "cities of refuge"?

A PLACE OF PROTECTION for people who UNINTENTIONALLY killed somebody these places protected them from REVENGE

The GIBEONITES decieved Israel into a treaty with them by ..... The Gibeonites pretended to fear __________ and pretended to be from a ______. -Israel SHOULD HAVE asked _________, they did not

Fear Yahweh Distant country The council of the Lord