Recovering From Defeat

Key Points





God’s grace is apparent in His response to Israel’s defeat at Ai.


God instructs Joshua with a precise strategy for their victory at
Ai; Joshua obeys.


The King is captured alive and brought to Joshua to be hung on a
tree.


After the success at Ai, Joshua remembers what Moses had
instructed regarding the reading of the blessings and curses
between the two mountains, Gerizim and Ebal. He calls all the
people to head to this area and places the Arc of the Covenant
between the two mountains. The words are proclaimed, and the
people agree with “Amen.”





Discussion





Discuss how Gods response to their loss at AI includes
grace. 


What do you think is the significance regarding point number 4?


A common cycle found in Joshua:


• Obedience followed by victory.


• Victory followed by blessing.


• Blessing followed by pride & disobedience.


• Disobedience followed by defeat.


• Defeat followed by judgment.


• Judgment followed by repentance.


• Repentance followed by obedience.


Where are you in this cycle right now? Why are you there?


How does the passage in Galatians present itself as a shadow
and type when compared to the fate of the King in Joshua 8?