Defeat at Ai

Discussion Questions

1. What caused Israel's defeat at Ai?
2. Why was Achan punished so severely for stealing the devoted things? Do you think God was too harsh in destroying Achan and his family?
3. What does this passage tell us about God's character?
4. God's wrath on Israel was appeased after Achan was stoned. What is the similarity of Christ sacrifice on our behalf and what is the difference between Christ and Achan?
5. Spend a few moments to confess your sins. Thank God that through Christ, who was condemned on our behalf, we can have forgiveness of sins.