Brookwood Church
DISCUSSION GUIDE - Preparation for Conflict
January 29, 2023
Locations & Times
Brookwood Church
580 Brookwood Point Pl, Simpsonville, SC 29681, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
https://www.brookwoodchurch.org/live
Sunday 11:00 AM
Discussion Guide
Use this guide by yourself or with friends to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus. To connect with others, visit brookwoodchurch.org/adults.
Use this guide by yourself or with friends to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus. To connect with others, visit brookwoodchurch.org/adults.
Conversation Starter
What events in your life required the most preparation? How did you prepare?
What events in your life required the most preparation? How did you prepare?
Begin your study with prayer
Pause for a few minutes to quiet your heart and mind. Then ask God for insight and direction as you study and reflect on this week’s lesson.
Pause for a few minutes to quiet your heart and mind. Then ask God for insight and direction as you study and reflect on this week’s lesson.
Bible Study and Group Discussion
<b>Read Joshua 5:1-9 and Genesis 17:1-14.</b>
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/jos.5.1-9.nltGenesis 17:1-14.
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/GEN.17.1-141. What does circumcision signify?
2. How do Romans 2:28-29 and Colossians 2:11-12 help you understand the meaning of circumcision?
Read Romans 2:28-29
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/rom.2.28-29Read Colossians 2:11-12
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/col.2.11-123. How did the circumcision of this current generation roll away the reproach of Egypt (See Joshua 5:9)? What were the Israelites supposed to learn?
Read Joshua 5:10-12 and Exodus 12.
4. Celebrating the Passover and eating from the land were Israel’s final preparations before confronting the Canaanites. Summarize what these events should have accomplished and taught them.
4. Celebrating the Passover and eating from the land were Israel’s final preparations before confronting the Canaanites. Summarize what these events should have accomplished and taught them.
Read Joshua 5:10-12
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/jos.5.10-12.NLT5. Why do you think the ceasing of manna was significant for Israel (Joshua 5:12, see also Deuteronomy 8:2-10)?
Read Deuteronomy 8:2-10
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/deu.8.2-10.NLT6. Describe a time either failure or success helped you face conflict.
Read Joshua 5:13-15.
7. Joshua went near Jericho, possibly to scout out the land one last time. Why do you think God sent a commander of the Lord’s army?
7. Joshua went near Jericho, possibly to scout out the land one last time. Why do you think God sent a commander of the Lord’s army?
Read Joshua 5:13-15
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/Jos.5.13-15.NLT8. The man told Joshua he was standing on holy ground. What did that mean, and why would that have been significant to Joshua? For further insight, read Exodus 3:1-6 and Acts 7:30-38.
Read Exodus 3:1-6
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/EXO.3.1-6.NLTRead Acts 7:30-38
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/act.7.30-38.NLT9. How do you see God’s faithfulness in this passage?
10. What important things has God given you to do this week? What can you do to prepare?
Spiritual Practice
A spiritual practice is something we can do to help us live in and enjoy God’s grace. We hope these will become a regular part of your life, so that walking and talking with God is the most natural thing you do.
What spiritual practices best prepare your heart to accomplish the work God has given you? Spend time this week renewing your intimacy with God.
A spiritual practice is something we can do to help us live in and enjoy God’s grace. We hope these will become a regular part of your life, so that walking and talking with God is the most natural thing you do.
What spiritual practices best prepare your heart to accomplish the work God has given you? Spend time this week renewing your intimacy with God.
Memory Verse
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (NLT)
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (NLT)
Prepare for Next Sunday
Next Sunday, February 5, we’ll continue the series in Joshua, <i>Promises and Power</i>. To prepare, read <b>Joshua 6.</b>
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/jos.6.NLTWhy Jesus?
If you’ve never experienced God’s forgiveness and grace, we’d love the opportunity to talk with you about a life-changing relationship with Jesus. Email thepastors@brookwoodchurch.org or call 864.688.8200
If you’ve never experienced God’s forgiveness and grace, we’d love the opportunity to talk with you about a life-changing relationship with Jesus. Email thepastors@brookwoodchurch.org or call 864.688.8200
Additional Study Tools
For additional Bible Study tools, guides and devotionals, check out bible.com, youversion.com, biblegateway.com and blueletterbible.org.
For additional Bible Study tools, guides and devotionals, check out bible.com, youversion.com, biblegateway.com and blueletterbible.org.
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Stay connected to God's Word and Brookwood. Download the Brookwood Church app from your favorite app store. Find message resources, watch past messages, leave prayer requests, give and more.
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