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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lesson 7 · Joshua 7:1 (KJV)
Whose sin caused defeat at Ai?
Answer: Achan's
Study note. Achan… took of the accursed thing.
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.
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.
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.
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
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does joshua point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?