10/30 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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10/29 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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10/28 Exodus 12* - Passover Redemption
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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: 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 what it...
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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...
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1/26 Exodus 9 - Waxing Philosophical About the Plagues
Key Chapters of the Bible
Exodus 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...
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1/25 Exodus 8 - Hardened to God's Clear Work
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God will use all kinds of ways to get our attention, and today as we study Exodus 8, we'll see that God get's Pharaoh's attention through an total abundance of things they do not want, in order to show everyone, Jew and Egyptian, that there is no God but the Lord. There's a lot here, and it would be a privilege to have you listen in. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. What did the podcast suggest were the reasons why God brought these miracles upon Egypt? What was their role for the Egyptians? What was their role for the Jews? 2. How does Ezekiel 20:5-8 shed light on the spiritual...
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1/24 Exodus 7 - God's Work & Satan's Counterfeits
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God's deliverance of His people from Egypt was a form of spiritual warfare; and today as we look at Exodus 7 we'll discuss how Satan tried to confuse Pharaoh and the Egyptians back then, and how he's doing the same kinds of things today. And to be strong in the face of spiritual warfare, we need to be on guard and have pure faith and trust in God. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: Exodus 7 1. For the past several days, we have been studying the Book of Exodus, however, we haven’t discussed what the name means. What does the name “Exodus” mean and what was the “exit”...
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1/23 Exodus 4 - Never Too Late for God
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Today, we're looking at Exodus 4 and finishing up God's call of Moses. In this chapter, we'll see that Moses was a man so lost in discouragement, it was affecting his obedience to the Lord. And yet, despite Moses' weaknesses, God will use him mightily. Join us as we continue our study through the Book of Exodus! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. By this point, Moses is a broken man of 80 years old who has blown one of the greatest opportunities that could be had in his day. However, God had a plan for Moses and has been using this time to perform some divine heart surgery in...
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1/22 Exodus 3 - Grace & Redemption
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Today as we study Exodus 3, we'll see that from a human perspective, Moses' exile looked like the end of the line for him; and yet it was part of God's plan for Moses, and ultimately the Lord's people. Join us for this encouraging study in God's power, grace and redemption! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. How old is Moses in verse 1? How old was Abraham when the Lord called him from Ur? What does this tell us about God’s plans for the wise and elderly people of our world? 2. What was Moses doing for work in verse 1? How did the Egyptians view shepherds in...
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1/21 Exodus 2 - Providence & Provision
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Exodus 2 has so much going on in it... a dramatic rescue of Moses, the amazing childhood blessing of growing up in Pharaoh's house, Moses' disappointing banishment, and the cry of God's people for deliverance. And yet, behind all of this is God's unseen hand of providence and provision. So, join us in our study of Exodus 2 as we see God's plan unfolding for His people! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Has there ever been a time when you have felt persecuted or oppressed or discouraged by some difficult circumstance in your life? How did that difficulty affect your mindset,...
info_outlineMost 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 would you have felt if you were facing the same kinds of obstacles?
2. In verses 1 & 2, the Lord tells Moses to lead the people southward. From a human standpoint, they should be heading northeast. We know the Lord has a clear reason for this instruction, but from a human perspective, how might this seem like confusion? How did the Lord use this to further harden Pharaoh’s heart in verses 4 & 8?
3. In verse 5, Pharaoh had a change of heart. What was this change? How did this change continue Pharaoh’s rebellion against the Lord?
4. In verse 7, the Egyptians assembled 600 chariots. In terms of military and technological power, what did these chariots represent? However, when they are matched against the Lord, what “power” did they have? Why? How can this encourage us when we are facing overwhelming obstacles in our lives?
5. When the Israelites saw the Egyptians, how did they respond in verses 11 & 12? What did their response reveal about the spiritual vitality of their faith? What were they forgetting?
6. What was Moses’ response to the people in verse 13? Where were they to put their trust? Why do you think they were supposed to keep silent in verse 14?
7. In verse 15, the Lord tells Moses to “go forward.” What would they be going forward into? Did “obedience” make sense at this point? Why were they supposed to go forward anyway? What lesson can we glean from how to face life’s difficulties with faith and obedience?
8. As the people crossed the Red Sea, how does verse 22 describe the water? How does verse 21 describe the land? What do you think this would have looked like? What do you think the people would have been thinking as they walked along this dry land with these walls of water on either side?
9. Who did the Egyptians acknowledge was fighting for the Jews in verse 25? What does it look like when God is “fighting for” someone? What does it look like when a person is fighting against Him?
10. Sometimes people say that this whole event took place in shallow water so that Moses and the people wadded across. What happened to Pharaoh’s army in verses 27 & 28? Is it likely they drowned in shallow water?
11. Once this whole event concludes, how does verse 31 describe the people’s faith? How should we understand their belief in light of Hebrews 3:15-19? Where does this passage give us windows into the false nature of their faith? How is this reality a warning to us to be sure that we are truly trusting in the Lord, and not just giving Him lip service when we want something from Him?
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