I HAVE ROLLED AWAY THE REPROACH OF EGYPT

Joshua 5:1-15

Key Verse 9

Then the Lord said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” So the place has been called Gilgal to this day.

1. Read verses 1-9. Why did the hearts of the Amorite kings and the Canaanite kings melt in fear? (1) What command did the Lord give Joshua? (2) Why did the Israelites need to be circumcised? (3-8) What did the Lord say about its meaning? (9)

2. Read verses 10-12. Why did the people celebrate the Passover at this time? (10) Why did the manna stop right after they ate the produce of the land? (11-12)

3. Read verses 13-15. When Joshua was near Jericho who did he meet? (13) What did the commander of the Lord say? (14) What did Joshua do? Why was the place where Joshua stood, holy? (15)

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