Exodus 5 & 6 Bible Study Questions
- What possible emotions could Moses and Aaron have experienced standing in front of a ruler (Pharaoh) that the Egyptian people considered to be a god?
- How did Pharaoh respond to the request made by Moses and Aaron and what was the warning he received in return?
- What truths about God did Pharaoh reject in his refusal to listen?
- How quickly did Pharaoh react with more oppressiveness towards the people after receiving God’s message through Moses?
- What did Pharaoh’s oppression cause the people to think and do in response?
- Who was the first person the Israelite foremen sought for help when their brick quota could not be met? What could they have done instead?
- What did Moses model for us today in how he responded to accusations from the Israelite foremen?
- What are the possible heart motivations Moses had when he approached God in 5:22-23?
- How many times was the statement “I will” repeated by God in response to Moses’s question, and what promises follow the “I will”?
- What are the reasons that the Israelites did not listen to Moses’s message given from God in chapter 6:6-8?
- What encouragement do you find in seeing that the Israelite’s lack of faith did not deter God from faithfully fulfilling His promises?
- Like Moses, leaders in ministry will experience opposition and misunderstanding by the people they are trying to lead. What promises of God can leaders today cling to today when encountering difficulty in leadership?
- List examples of how God has revealed himself in Exodus so far as
- Sustainer
- Provider
- Promise-keeper
- Redeemer
Application:
- Whom do I find too intimidating or fearful to share God’s message of the gospel with, and how can God help me overcome my fears? Am I willing to ask God to help me in this type of situation? Why or why not?
- What other things do I seek help or comfort from instead of God and what has resulted?
- What promises of God do I cling to? Share scripture references with your group or a friend for encouragement.
- Like the Israelite foreman, how might I be complaining about God’s will in my life and which of God’s leaders am I tempted to criticize?