2/5 Exodus 27 & 28* - Our Attitude Before God
Key Chapters of the Bible
As we've been studying the Tabernacle, we're seeing just how amazing this was and how it pointed to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today, in our study of Exodus 27 & 28, we'll even see how these details show us the kind of attitude we should have when we approach our Lord. So, join us in another rich study in God's Word! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. What was the size of the Tabernacle complex that is given in verses 11 & 12? This is smaller than a football field. Are you surprised by this? 2. According to verse 1, what was the first thing you’d come...
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2/4 Exodus 26 - A Place and A People that Honor the Lord
Key Chapters of the Bible
As we continue in our study of the Tabernacle, today in Exodus 26, we find that the details of this passage are not that daunting, in fact, they're even inspiring as we see that the Lord seeks our simple worship and fellowship; rather than some grand, complex form of worship. Join us as we talk about a place and a people that honor the Lord. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. What were the dimensions of the Tabernacle? What are some things that the podcast compared these dimensions too? What does this tell us about what should be the focus of worship? If we need a beautiful...
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2/3 Exodus 25* - The Ark in the Tabernacle
Key Chapters of the Bible
Thanks to the movie, The Raiders of the Lost Ark, most people have heard of the Ark of the Covenant, and yet do we understand its central role in Old Testament worship? Today, we'll unpack Exodus 25 teachings on the tabernacle and the ark, the showbread and the lampstand. Join us for this important study on these important topics! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Verse 9 contains the first time the term “tabernacle” is used. When not being used of the official tabernacle, how also could this word be used? What did the podcast explain is the idea behind the term...
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2/2 Exodus 24* - Entering Covenant with the Lord
Key Chapters of the Bible
Sometimes crucial passages seem more like walking on the moon, than familiar territory. Exodus 24 is one of those chapters. We might be tempted to breeze through this passage... and yet, today we're going to see that it actually is incredibly important to our understanding of the crucial principle of what it means to be sprinkled with the blood of the covenant... which ultimately will help us understand how Christ's blood sprinkles us today. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The podcast explained that this section of scripture in Exodus 19 to 24 is a key aspect of...
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2/1 Exodus 20* - The "Why" Behind the Ten Commandments
Key Chapters of the Bible
The Ten Commandments are pretty well known, but what is less known is why God has given them and today, in our study in Exodus 20, we're going to look at this extremely important passage, in its overall context to understand why God gave the Ten Commandments and how they still point to our purpose as His people today. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The podcast opened with an explanation of how the 10 Commandments came to the Jews in a form of a covenant that is laid out in Exodus 19 to 24. What was the agreement that the Jews were making with God in this larger...
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1/31 Exodus 16 - Complaining About God's Blessings
Key Chapters of the Bible
God has all kinds of reasons for why He gives us what He does but we may not always understand what He's given us or why. Today, we're going to look at Exodus 16, when the Lord gives His people quail, manna and the Sabbath and yet they still complained! Today, we'll look into these blessings of God how to rejoice in all that God gives to us. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. As we turn to Exodus 16, the events of this passage took place in the Valley of Sin. What this “sin” like in “Sin City” or did the term “sin” speak to something else? 2. ...
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1/30 Exodus 14 - When There's No Way Forward
Key Chapters of the Bible
Most people come to a place in life where they don't know the way forward. Today's study in Exodus 14 will give some insights about how to proceed. Today we're going to study the account of the Red Sea Crossing. This is one of the most famous records in the Bible, and for good reason. Not only is this miracle awesome in its power, but it's inspirational in its meaning. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Think about the past several chapters we have studied. What events have led up to Exodus 14? What do you think the emotional state would have been for these people? How...
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1/29 Exodus 13 - Particular Redemption
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The Bible is full of hidden gems and Exodus 13 is one of them. This passage gives us profound insights into the meaning of redemption and helps us understand what it means that we have been redeemed by Christ. Join us for this important study in Exodus 13! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Exodus 13 lays out for us the principle of particular redemption. While that’s definitely a weighty idea, it is key to understanding who we are in Christ. So, let’s think back to the final plague of Exodus 12, what “price” did the Egyptians have to pay for the redemption of Israel? Did...
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1/28 Exodus 12* - Passover Redemption
Key Chapters of the Bible
Today's podcast has an "*" next to Exodus 12 because this chapter is one of the most important chapters in the Bible. It shows us God's work of redemption specifically through the blood of a lamb. This key chapter points us to Christ who is our true redemption. Join us for this study in this key chapter! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: Exodus 12 1. The podcast mentioned that Exodus 12 is one of the most important chapters in the Old Testament. Why do you think this is the case? 2. Early in the podcast, it explains what the term “Passover” means and...
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1/27 Exodus 10 & 11 - God's Power in Delivering His People
Key Chapters of the Bible
So, we're deep into the plagues and we're seeing God's work to deliver His people, and while Exodus 10 & 11 are both key chapters, they're short enough to combine into one study. So, today we'll cover both chapters and see God's power in delivering His people. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. In Exodus 10:2, what Moses was supposed to do with the record of the event of the Exodus? What reason does the Lord give Moses for doing this? How do Jewish people still carry this out today? 2. As we consider the events leading up to the Exodus, how has God...
info_outlineExodus 9 is not your run of the mill "Plagues of Biblical Proportions" story. No indeed! And as we study Exodus 9 together, we'll see that it's filled with several points and insights that show us what was really going on with these plagues, why Pharaoh's repentance didn't cut it, and even some key principles about our own pursuit of the Lord. Join us!
DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. This podcast episode began with a quick overview of the Egyptian gods that were defeated by the Lord. What does the fact that the Lord dominating their supposed sphere of sovereignty demonstrate about His reality and their falsehood?
2. The podcast mentions that the “livestock” was destroyed in verse 4 and again in verse 19. What were some of the possible reasons given in the podcast as to why this is the case? How does this help us understand occasional gaps when translating ancient Hebrew into modern English?
3. What did the fact that the plagues came upon the Egyptians and not the Jews show about the power and plan of God for His people? How did this fact show that these weren’t natural phenomenon that Moses was trying to co-opt and claim to be of the Lord?
4. Sometimes we think that everyone from these days were really just ignorant people who were overrun with superstitions. How do the Egyptian’s responses show us that this is not the case? How does their response show mankind’s tendency to be disinclined to believe the Lord?
5. The podcast explains that Pharaoh’s repentance was not accepted by God because it was over the wrong things. In other words, Pharaoh may have been sorry before God, and even feared the Lord, but Pharaoh was not seeking to repent and enter into a covenant with the Lord to obey Him from now on. How do people still offer this kind of repentance today?
6. How do we see God’s mercy in these plagues? How do we see His mercy in warning Pharaoh ahead of time? How did Pharaoh disregard the mercies of God? How do people do this in our day today?
7. The podcast explained the paradox of the Lord hardening Pharaoh’s heart whereas other times Pharaoh hardened his own heart. The podcast explained that the Hebrew word means “made strong.” How did Pharoah harden his own heart and how did the Lord strengthen him in that inclination?
8. The podcast also pointed out that we are heavily influenced by the people we allow into our lives. Who was influencing Pharaoh to disobey the Lord? What impact did this influence have on Pharaoh and the nation? Who should Pharaoh have been listening to?
9. The podcast ended by encouraging us to examine our own heart. When it comes to the things of the Lord, are you hardened to Him or softened? How might you submit to Him that He might soften you to obey His Word and His ways?
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