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    Joshua — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on joshua, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Joshua 1:1 (KJV)

      Whose servant was Joshua before he became leader?

      Answer: Moses'

      Study note. Moses' minister, Joshua the son of Nun.

      Read Joshua 1:1 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Joshua 1:9 (KJV)

      What did the LORD command Joshua to be?

      Answer: Strong and of a good courage

      Study note. Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid.

      Read Joshua 1:9 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Numbers 14:6 (KJV)

      Which two spies brought back a good report?

      Answer: Joshua and Caleb

      Study note. Caleb… and Joshua the son of Nun… rent their clothes.

      Read Numbers 14:6 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Joshua 2:1 (KJV)

      Who hid the two spies sent into Jericho?

      Answer: Rahab

      Study note. And came into an harlot's house, named Rahab.

      Read Joshua 2:1 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Joshua 3:16 (KJV)

      What river did Israel cross on dry ground entering Canaan?

      Answer: Jordan

      Study note. And the waters which came down from above stood.

      Read Joshua 3:16 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Joshua 6:15 (KJV)

      How many days did Israel march around Jericho before its walls fell?

      Answer: 7

      Study note. On the seventh day… they compassed the city seven times.

      Read Joshua 6:15 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Joshua 7:1 (KJV)

      Whose sin caused defeat at Ai?

      Answer: Achan's

      Study note. Achan… took of the accursed thing.

      Read Joshua 7:1 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Joshua 10:12 (KJV)

      At Joshua's command, what stood still in the sky?

      Answer: The sun and moon

      Study note. Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.

      Read Joshua 10:12 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Joshua 14:1 (KJV)

      By what method was the land divided among the tribes?

      Answer: By lot

      Study note. These are the inheritances which… distributed for inheritance by lot.

      Read Joshua 14:1 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Joshua 24:15 (KJV)

      What did Joshua declare for his house?

      Answer: We will serve the LORD

      Study note. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

      Read Joshua 24:15 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does joshua point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?