Joshua 11

  • Conquest of the Northern Cities (verses 1-15)
    • Why did all these kings and their armies go out together?
    • Write out verse 6
    • What did Joshua do?
    • Write out verse 15
  • Summary of Conquests (Verses 16-23)
    • What are we told happened according to verses 16-20?
      • Write out verse 20
    • Write out verse 23

Joshua 12

  • Territory East of the Jordan (verses 1-24)
    • Verses 1-6 is a reminder of the territories conquered while Moses was still alive. Is there anything new in there you see?
    • How many kings did Joshua conquer?

What are you learning about the way God does things? What are you learning about how people are? What have you been learning about yourself? What has the Lord shown you today that you are to do?

Reflection: Practice this discipline of solitude with others – a close friend or friends, family members, a spiritual mentor, or a small group – by establishing times and places for at least two or three interludes of silence together, for whatever duration on which you collectively agree. Identify a purpose for these silences together, such as:

  • Acknowledging that each of you is an individual before God in order to form a genuine community of persons.
  • Emphasizing that simple presence is as important as dialogue together.
  • Eliminating the distractions of conversational buzz by becoming genuinely aware of each other
  • Opening up your self to wordless forms of communication such as eye contact and touch
  • Listening together to the divine Whisper for guidance on some issue of common concern.

Be creative about times and places – they can be as varied as holding hands in a circle in a softly lit room, walking a trail on a beautiful day, eating a meal together, praying or meditating in intercession or worship, listening to devotional music, riding in a vehicle on a long trip, attending a silent retreat.

Psalm 32 – the Joy of Forgiveness. Today in our time of solitude we can be reflecting over how we have been forgiven and praying for the things in our lives right now that we need to attend to – the places where we are falling short.