Bible Readings for next week

1. Joshua 1
1. What does God call Joshua to do? What promises does he give him as he does so?
2. What phrase is repeated in this chapter? What do you think it looked like in practice?
3. How is worship seen in this chapter?

2. Joshua 24
1. In Joshua’s recounting of Israel’s history what stands out about God and the people?
2. Joshua calls them to fear God and serve him with all faithfulness, what does that mean they give up and what do they replace it with?
3. Why do you think Joshua initially says they cannot serve God (v19-20)?
4. What does this chapter teach us about us, God and worship?

3. Judges 2:1-19
1. What recurring pattern does this summary of the book set up?
2. What is the purpose of the judges?
3. What does this chapter teach about the hearts of Israel and the grace and love of God?

4. Ruth
1. Read through the book – what do you see of the character of Ruth and Boaz?
2. How is Boaz worship of God seen practically in the way he acts?
3. What is the purpose of the genealogy in v18-22? (c/f Matthew 1) What does it show us about the place of the Gentiles and God’s promise to bless all nations?