Rocks
How many stones did God command the Israelites to set up after crossing the Jordan River?
12
What is commonly found on the end of garments for Jewish people?
Tzit-Tzit
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What was the purpose of the standing stones in Joshua 3-4? What question were they designed to provoke, and why does that matter?
The twelve stones from the Jordan served as a physical reminder of God's miracle- stopping the floodwaters so Israel could cross on dry ground. They were placed for people to ask the question: "What do these stones mean?" When children asked, parents would retell the story of God's faithfulness.
What did the 12 stones represent
The 12 Tribes of Israel
What is the name for a prayer shawl?
Tallit
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What is the connection between the standing stones of Joshua and the "living stones" of 1 Peter 2:4-5? How does this change how we see ourselves?
The physical standing stones were memorials placed in a single location. Peter's call to believers as "living stones" means that we ourselves are the living reminder - we move, speak, and carry the story of God's faithfulness into every place we go. We are a part of God’s story with Jesus as our cornerstone.
According to 1 Peter 2:4-5 believers are called?
Living Stones
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Why did God command Israel to wear tzitzit on their garments? What was the purpose of a physical reminder attached to clothing?
The tzitzit were a visible reminder so that every time a person looked down at their clothes, they would remember God's commands. Physical reminders help the whole person (not just the mind) stay focused on God.
What is the significance of 12 stones that Israel set up after crossing the Jordan River?
So that future generations would ask "what do these stones mean?" and remember God's faithfulness.
What was a Jewish prayer shawl (tallit) used for?
To create a personal prayer tent - a focused space to meet with God.
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What does it mean to be "shaped by God" like a stone in a quarry? What does this kind of shaping involve?
Being shaped by God means being cut from rough material and being made useful and fitted for a specific purpose. For disciples, this involves challenges and time. You have to want to be a disciple. The quarry shows that the shaping is on purpose and every stone has a place.
The Quarry metaphor in this unit represents what idea?
That God is actively shaping us for His purposes, just as raw stone is cut and fitted for building
What is the order you wrap blue cord around you tzit-tzit
10
5
6
5
How is God shaping you in your life?
I better hear some amazing answers!