Deuteronomy 7:1-11 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- Briefly outline the primary themes of the passage.
- Observe if there are any commands in the passage?
- By what means did the Israelites achieve victory over the seven nations?
- Why did God command the Israelites not to intermarry with the people of the land they were to conquer?
- Why did God choose the Israelites? (V:7-8)
- Observe the attributes of God in this passage?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- What could be the reason for God's seemingly harsh actions toward the non-Israelite nations?
- How can a God who commands complete destruction also be considered loving and merciful?
- How does the passage demonstrate God's love by highlighting his choice of the Israelites?
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- What lessons does this passage offer about Trusting God despite appearing to be in a weaker position?
- How does this passage relate to the New Testament's teachings on marriage? (Ref 2 Corinthians 6:14-18)
- What are the modern-day forms of idolatry that we should be aware of? (Ref: Colossians 3:5, 1 John 5:21)
- Given that our relationship with God is solely based on His grace, what actions or attitudes are appropriate?
- Reflect on God's love and faithfulness in your own life.
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Deuteronomy 7:1-11 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- Briefly outline the primary themes of the passage.
- Observe if there are any commands in the passage?
- By what means did the Israelites achieve victory over the seven nations?
- Why did God command the Israelites not to intermarry with the people of the land they were to conquer?
- Why did God choose the Israelites? (V:7-8)
- Observe the attributes of God in this passage?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- What could be the reason for God's seemingly harsh actions toward the non-Israelite nations?
- How can a God who commands complete destruction also be considered loving and merciful?
- How does the passage demonstrate God's love by highlighting his choice of the Israelites?
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- What lessons does this passage offer about Trusting God despite appearing to be in a weaker position?
- How does this passage relate to the New Testament's teachings on marriage? (Ref 2 Corinthians 6:14-18)
- What are the modern-day forms of idolatry that we should be aware of? (Ref: Colossians 3:5, 1 John 5:21)
- Given that our relationship with God is solely based on His grace, what actions or attitudes are appropriate?
- Reflect on God's love and faithfulness in your own life.