L E S S O N 7 :
God Gives Jericho to Israel - Joshua 5:13-6:27

C E N T R A L T R U T H :
God fights for those who obey Him.

B I B L E P A S S A G E :
“And the LORD said to Joshua, ‘See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and mighty men of valor’” (Josh 6:2).

B I B L E T R U T H S :

1. God fights for those who obey Him.
2. God fights for His own glory, so He must be worshiped.
3. God’s instructions must be obeyed even when they seem strange.
4. God is just in His fighting.
5. God is merciful in His fighting.

F O L L O W - U P Q U E S T I O N S
3 -5 Y E A R S

1. Who met with Joshua?
The captain of the LORD’s army, who is also the LORD.

2. What did the LORD tell Joshua to do?
Take the ark of the covenant, march around Jericho one time each day for six days, then seven times on the seventh day. Be quiet until the end, then shout.

3. What happened when Israel obeyed?
God knocked down Jericho’s walls.

4. Who did God save in Jericho?
God saved Rahab and her family because of her faith.

6 - 1 2 Y E A R S

1. Whose side was the captain of the LORD’s army on?
The LORD was not on any person’s side. He is His own captain, and Joshua chose to be on His side by worshiping Him.

2. Who was the captain of the LORD’s army?
He was the LORD. He was the second person of the Trinity.

3. Why would Jericho have been difficult to defeat?
Jericho had strong walls, and they had shut and locked their strong gates.

4. What was at the center of Israel’s army as they marched around Jericho?
The ark of the covenant was at the center, representing God’s presence with them.

5. Did Israel obey?
Yes, Joshua was very careful to give clear instructions.

6. What happened to Jericho?
Jericho was completely destroyed. This shows God’s justice, because the people in Jericho were very wicked.

7. Did anyone in Jericho survive?
Yes. Rahab and her family were spared because of her faith.

8. What did God do for Joshua by giving the victory at Jericho?
God caused Joshua to become famous.