Numbers 21
Bible Study Questions

1. How does the victory over the Canaanites in verses 1-3 demonstrate the power of a vow made to God?

2. In the story of the fiery serpents and the bronze serpent, how do we see God's justice and mercy balanced?

3. How can the Israelites' grumbling and dissatisfaction apply to our lives today? In what ways do we grumble against God's provision?

4. How does the bronze serpent prefigure Christ, as stated in John 3:14-15?

5. How does "The Song of the Well" show the importance of communal celebration and gratitude in our faith journey?

6. Compare the Israelites' interaction with the Canaanites and the Amorites. How does this shape your understanding of dealing with adversities?

7. What can we learn about courage and faith from the Israelites' victories over King Sihon and King Og?

8. How do the repeated cycles of disobedience, punishment, repentance, and deliverance in Numbers 21 reflect human nature? Can you identify such cycles in your life?

9. How does the narrative of Numbers 21 challenge you in your faith?

10. In what ways does God provide for the Israelites throughout Numbers 21, and how does this apply to God's provision in your life?

11. What do the stories of victory in this chapter teach us about divine help in our battles?

12. How does Numbers 21 teach us to handle defeat, fear, or uncertainty?

13. What can we learn about leadership from Moses in Numbers 21?

14. How does God's command to Moses to create the bronze serpent show his understanding of human needs?

15. How does the relationship between the Israelites' obedience and their victories shape your understanding of obedience in your life?

16. How might the story of the bronze serpent encourage us in times when we feel the consequences of our mistakes?

17. If you were in the place of the Israelites, how would you have responded to the fiery serpents?

18. How does Numbers 21 help us understand the complex relationship between divine sovereignty and human responsibility?

19. How can we relate the hardships the Israelites faced in their journey to the struggles we encounter in our spiritual journey?

20. How can the victories of the Israelites in this chapter inspire you in your personal life challenges?



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