Introduction to the Exodus:

At the close of the book of Genesis, Jacob and his entire family are in Egypt after having been saved from the world famine by Joseph, Jacob’s son. Joseph was 2nd in command next to Pharaoh, highly favored, so much so that Pharaoh had given his family the choicest land of Egypt.

As we begin the Book of Exodus we must fast forward about 400 years as we find the Israelites in a very different situation. Under the rule of a new Pharaoh and Joseph now long since passed away, the Israelites have been enslaved and treated harshly. Moses, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, writes the book of Exodus to display God’s gracious deliverance of His people from slavery to freedom and the promised land.

February 1: Exodus 4

Note: Notice that Chapter 1 was an overview of the days of creation and in Chapter 2 God fills in the details.

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. In the last chapter we saw how the Lord had called Moses to go back to Egypt to lead His people out of slavery. We also saw that Moses had some concerns and questions for the Lord, which continue in this chapter. What is Moses’ first concern in this chapter and how does the Lord respond? Notice what Moses does when God creates the snake.
2. What is Moses next concern in verse 10? Are you getting the sense Moses really doesn’t want to do this? Ponder: what is holding him back and can you relate to Moses? Has God asked you to do something that you fear or feel unqualified for? Look at how God responds to Moses in verses 11-12; what stands out to you about God’s answer? At this point in Moses’ life, how deep do you think his knowledge of God and trust in God is? How does Moses respond to God’s answer in verse 13? What area of your life might God be calling you to trust Him with? Do you, like Moses, let the fear of what others will think of you have more power over your actions and thoughts than what God, Almighty, the I AM, is calling you to do? How does this lead you to pray?
3. Even after all this, what does Mose say next in verse 13? How does the Lord feel about Moses’ continued fear and plea to use someone else? What is the Lord’s temporary solution to Moses’ fear? Finally Moses agrees to go; who and what does he take with him? Ponder: (Knowing that the Bible does not say, so we are speculating) What might be the reason for the timing of what God tells Moses on the way to Egypt in verses 21-23? Knowing Moses’ state of mind, how might he have received this information? How do these verses show God’s heart of love for His people? How is God’s power and sovereignty (the He is in control) shown?
4. After all this, why did the Lord seek to kill Moses? (Hint: Genesis 17:14) What does Zipporah’s actions tell you about her knowledge of God and His covenant with Abraham and the people of Israel? What led Arron to meet up with Moses? Who do Moses and Aaron assemble and who does the speaking? What is the contrast between how Moses responded to the message of God’s deliverance and the signs of God’s power, verses the response of the elders of Israel? How do you respond to the glory and power of God? Who are you more like, Moses or the elders? How does this lead you to pray?

February 2: Exodus 5

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. The chapter begins with the word, “Afterwards”; after what? (Look back at chapter 4 to discover the answer.) How does Pharaoh’s response to Moses and Aaron in verse 2 show the state of his heart?
2. What warning did Moses and Aaron give to Pharaoh if he did not let them go? How did Pharaoh respond to the warning? Make a list of the treatment the Israelites received right after this encounter between the Pharaoh, Moses and Aaron. How did Pharaoh respond to the Israelite foremen and what did he accuse them of?
3. Why did the foremen want the Lord to judge Moses and Aaron? When Moses got alone with the Lord, what does he say?
4. Imagine you are Moses, how would you be feeling right now? The Lord has called you to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, you did not want to do it for fear of failure and what others would think of you; and now all the Israelites want the Lord to judge you! Your fear is being realized in this moment. How do you feel and what do you think? Does Moses really trust the Lord yet? Has he heard the stories of the Lord’s character, His promises and His faithfulness; but does not yet know them on a personal level? What about you? Do you know and trust the Lord is who He says He is despite your circumstances or how you feel in the moment? How does this lead you to pray?

February 3: Exodus 6

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. Chapter 5 ends with Moses saying to the Lord, “You have not delivered Your people at all.” How does God answer Moses in verse 1? In verse 2-5, by what name did He make Himself known to Abraham, Issac and Jacob; and what part of the covenant does He remind Moses of? What name did He not make known to them? God is telling Moses that while He had appeared to Abraham, et.al, as God Almighty (El Shaddai), He had not yet shown them the extent of His power as Yahweh; but to Moses He had revealed Himself to be the I Am (3:14), Yahweh, the self-existent, eternal One who is trustworthy and will accomplish what He says He will do. Ponder: In light of the reminder of Yahweh, why did God remind Moses of the land part of the covenant? (Hint: what was Moses called to do?) How might this have encouraged Moses? For more info on Yahweh check out: https://www.gotquestions.org/meaning-of-Yahweh.html.
2. As you read verses 2-8, make a list of what you learn about the key repeated phrases: “I will….”; and “I Am the Lord…..” (Yahweh) — What does the Lord promise to do? Moses then tells the people what the Lord has said; how do the people respond? What does this tell you about the Israelites at this time; and their understanding and relationship with God? Sadly, our world is often viewing God the same way as the Israelites. When God does not do what we think He should do, how does our world respond? How do we respond? How does this lead you to pray?
3. Does the response of the people stop God’s actions on their behalf? Once again, what do we see Moses doing in verse 12? The Lord does not acknowledge Moses’ fear statement and instead speaks to Moses and Aaron. What charge does He give to them?
4. How does verse 26-27 shed light on why Moses wrote down the genealogy? (Hint: why would the people listen to Aaron? What does the genealogy reveal about who Aaron was?)
5. In verses 28-30 we see Moses continues to struggle. What is his struggle and what does the Lord say He will do for Moses? Does Moses have to come up with his own words? Ponder: what does this show about Moses’ trust and dependency on the Lord? He has just revealed Himself as Yahweh, He has told Moses all He will do for the people and yet Moses still basically says, “Please use someone else!” What about us? Do we do the same thing? Are there things the Lord is pressing on your heart to do and we say, “please use someone else?” How does this lead you to pray?

February 4: Exodus 7

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. Chapter 7 begins with God answering and reassuring Moses that He will indeed use him to free the Israelites. How does God describe Moses and Aaron’s roles? Pharaoh considered himself to be a god, and The God was going to use Moses to show him who was the true God. What will God do to Pharaoh’s heart and for what purpose? How was God going to use the condition of Pharaoh’s heart to show His glory? What did God want the Egyptians to know? How does this display the grace of God?
2. In verses 8-12 we see the first miracle. Who is asking for a miracle? What is the miracle and who performs it? What happened to all the staffs? How did this miracle impact Pharaoh’s heart?
3. As you read through the plagues that God performed through Moses and Aaron, it might be helpful to keep an ongoing chart listing the details. Suggested headings for your chart: 1) Which number is the plague (i.e. #1, #2, etc), along with the verses where plague is found and with the name (i.e. Nile turned to blood); 2) Who spoke and performed it (Aaron or Moses); 3) Was there a warning; 4) Did the magicians (Egyptian sorcerers) duplicate it; 5) Extent of the damage, including how long it lasted; 6) Who was effected by the plague (i.e. Egypt and Israel or just Egypt); and 7) The Pharaoh’s response (who hardened his heart).
4. In verses 14-25 we find the first plague.
5. Note: The Egyptians worshiped many gods and we can see a connection between the plagues and a god that the Egyptians worshiped. Ponder: what did God want the Egyptians to know? What would the plagues have shown the Egyptians about the power of their “gods”? How does this show love and grace for the Egyptians? In our culture people are much like the Egyptians who worship many “gods”. How does this lead you to pray for our culture and pray for yourself to be bold in declaring who the True God is? For further study on the connection between the plagues and the Egyptian gods see: https://www.gotquestions.org/ten-plagues-Egypt.html.

February 5: Exodus 8

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. What warning does the Lord tell Moses to give to Pharaoh? Complete your chart for plague 2 found in verses 1-15 (see yester days questions for how to create your chart).
2. After the plague of frogs, what does Pharaoh ask Moses to do and when does Pharaoh want it done? Ponder: Does the timing surprise you? Why did Pharaoh ask it to be done this way? When Moses agrees to the timing, what was his reason; what did he want Pharaoh to know? How did Moses accomplish the removal of the frogs? What did Pharaoh do when the frogs were removed?
3. In verses 16-19 we find plague 3. Complete your chart for this section. What do the magician’s (Egyptian sorcerers) acknowledged.
4. In verses 20-32 we find plague 4. Again, complete your chart for this section. How was this plague different than the previous ones? Why does Moses want to leave the land to worship God?
5. How does this chapter lead you to pray and praise God for His power and His protection over His people?

February 6: Exodus 9

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. In verses 1-7 we find Plague 5; complete your chart.
2. Plague 6 in Verses 8-12; complete your chart. Something new happened in this plague; who hardened Pharaoh’s heart? Ponder: what evidence have you seen, prior to this plague, that would help you evaluate the condition of Pharaoh’s heart? What kind of man was he?
3. Plague 7 is found in verses 13-35; complete your chart. What reason does the Lord give for sending all his plagues? Why has the Lord allowed Pharaoh to remain despite his hardness of heart? Who does the Lord accuse Pharaoh of exalting? Where do we see God’s grace and mercy in this plague? What does Pharaoh confess and how do his actions back up his confession or refute it?
4. How is God’s name being proclaimed through this chapter? What are you learning about your Lord, His sovereignty (righteous control over all) and His compassion for sinners? How does this lead you to pray?

February 7: Exodus 10

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. What reason does the Lord give for hardening Pharaoh’s heart in verses 1-2?
2. Plague 8 is found in verses 3-20; complete your chart. Why did Pharaoh’s servants plead with him and what does this show you about the mind and heart of Pharaoh? Why does Pharaoh tell Moses and Aaron that “evil is in your mind”? After the Plague hits, what does Pharaoh confess and what does the Lord do? (Remember verse 1).
3. Plague 9 is found in verses 21-29; complete your chart. What would it have been like to be an Egyptian theses 3 days? What does Pharaoh want Moses to do, but what limitations does he place on Moses. What does Pharaoh threaten to do to Moses?
4. Look back at verses 1-2. How does this apply to us today; what is the Lord calling us to do? How does this lead you to pray?

February 8: Exodus 11

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. The 10th plague is described in chapter 11:1 - 3:16. Therefore chapter 11 covers the announcement of the 10th plague from the Lord and Moses’ warning to Pharaoh. What does the Lord declare will happen after the 10th plague? How would the Israelites acquire articles of silver and gold?
2. How was Moses viewed by the people and Pharaoh’s servants? Ponder: Think back to how Moses felt when God first called him to lead His people out of Egypt; what was his fear and was his fear realized? (Hint: 3:10-11; 4:1, 10, 13; 5:22-23; 6:12, 30) Have you ever felt the Lord leading you to do something but you were afraid? How does the Lord grow Moses’ faith? How does the Lord’s faithfulness to Moses, despite Moses’ push back, encourage you in your relationship with the Lord? How does this lead you to pray?
3. You can begin to fill in your chart for plague, but realize you may add to it over chapter 12 and 13. To what extent will the Lord protect Israel? Why does the Lord protect Israel?
4. What reason does the Lord give Moses for why He will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will not listen? Ponder: why would the Lord want His wonders known? Remember the context of the Egyptians and their many gods. Why would the Lord want them to know Him? How does this display His grace for the Egyptians? How does this lead you to pray?

February 9: Exodus 12

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. Moses and Aaron were given instructions, by God, to tell the Israelites to sacrifice a lamb at twilight on the 14th day of the 10th month. What instructions were given about how they were to eat the lamb? How were they to be dressed for the meal? What were they to do with blood and would it be a sign of? What was the meal called, what did it represent?
2. What was to be a memorial to the Israelites and how long were they to annually observe the memorial? How seriously was this to be taken; what would happen if someone ate leaven in the first 7 days (14-21st day of the month)n of the memorial observance? What was the 7 day period called and why was it called this? How did the people respond when Moses and Aaron gave the instructions and what did they do?
3. What happened at midnight and what was heard? What did Pharaoh say to Moses and Aaron? How were the Isrealites able plunder the Egyptians? Who could be included in the Passover meal if they met the qualifications?
4. When the Israelites left Egypt who went with them (v 38)? How does this display the grace and mercy of God for all people? When the Lord is emphasizing a point He repeats it. What is the key repeated point in this chapter? Hint: first seen in verse 11. How does this remind you of what Christ did for us? How does this lead you to pray?

February 10: Exodus 13

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. In verses 1-2 and 11-16, what did the Lord tell the people to be set apart (consecrated or sanctified) for Him ? When was this action to begin? What was to be sacrificed versus redeemed to the Lord? What were they to tell their son’s was the reason for this consecration and for how long were they to continue doing it?
2. In verses 3-10, what were the people to remember and what actions were they to take to show their remembrance? When and where was this to take place? What are they to tell their son’s? This is known as the Feast of Unleavened Bread; why was the bread to be leaven free? (Hint: think back to chapter 12) For more info on the feast: https://www.gotquestions.org/Feast-of-Unleavened-Bread.html.
3. Ponder: how many times is the following phrase repeated: “With a strong hand the Lord has brought you out of Egypt”? We have learned when the Lord repeats something we should pay attention. What is He wanting the Israelites (and us) to remember about who He is? How does this lead you to pray?
4. Why did God not lead the people by the way of the Philistines and where did He lead them instead? When the people left Egypt, what were they equipped for? Ponder: Was the Lord worried that the people would not have success in war? (Remember the key repeated phrase) How does God leading them into the wilderness display His grace and heart for His people? Are you in a “wilderness”? What might God be wanting you to learn about who He is? Pray, ask Him to show you His attributes that you might know He is the Lord, your deliver (Psalm 18:2).

February 11: Exodus 14

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. Why did God tell Moses to have the people turn back and encamp in front of Pi-hahiroth? What will God do to Pharaoh and what will be the result? What did God want the Egyptians to know? Ponder: what would be the benefit to the Egyptians to know the Lord as the “I am the Lord”?
2. How did the people feel and what did the people do when they saw the Egyptians coming? What was the people’s complaint to Moses? How did Moses encourage the people in their fear; what did he tell them? Again, what did God want the Egyptians to know?
3. How did the angel of God provide protection for the Israelites? What did Moses do with his hands and why? What was the result? When the Egyptian army became stuck in the sea, what did they say? When Israel saw what happened what did they know and what did they believe?
4. Ponder: when you are facing great fear, what do you do? How can trials and fear lead us to grow in our trust for the Lord? If this is what He wanted for the Israelites, it is also want He wants for us. How does this lead you to pray?

February 12: Exodus 15

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.” 
In this chapter we see situations in which Jesus faced opposition. This is a turning point in His ministry as the religious leaders move from argumentative and unresponsive to rejection and attempted entrapment.

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. As you begin your study of chapter 15 take a moment to listen to the audio. Image you are among the people and you are singing with Moses. https://www.blueletterbible.org/audio_video/popPlayer.cfm?type=esv_n&b=2&c=15. 
Which attribute of God, declared in the song, touches you the most today and why?
2. Ponder: In verses 4-5 and again in verse 21, they are celebrating how the Lord has cast their enemy into the sea. What might be the significance of this repeated celebration? (Hint: look back at chapter 1, especially verse 21. Also look up Deuteronomy 32:35; Romans 12:19, Deuteronomy 32:4 and Psalm 98:9.)
3. What trial did the Israelites find themselves in; and how did they respond to the trial? Ponder: How long after their deliverance from the red sea did they encounter this trial? What does this tell you about their spiritual walk with the Lord; their trust and faith in Him? What about you; how do you handle trials? Do you quickly forget what God has done for you? How does this lead you to pray?
4. How does the Lord test the people: what does the Lord promise Israel and is there a condition to it? Who does the Lord say He is? How does this comfort you? Ponder: Does God’s blessing and gifts depend on our faithfulness to Him; what evidence from verses 22-27 support your answer? How does this lead you to pray?

February 13: Exodus 16

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper: This chapter is so rich with lessons that God wanted to teach His people! As you read and study try to pick out the lessons and at the end of today I’ll list them for you.

1. This is the third time we see the people grumble (14:11; 15:24 and 16:8); what was their complaint in this chapter (it’s a little dramatic)? How did the Lord specifically provide for their grumbling and what were His instructions?
2. The people think they are just grumbling against Moses and Aaron, but who are they actually grumbling against? (Vs 6-8) What did the Lord want them to know and how was He going to show them (vs 6-7, 10, 12)?
3. What happened if the people did not follow the instructions from the Lord for how to gather the food? How was the 6th and 7th day different? What did the Lord want them to keep and why (vs 32-34)?
4. Ponder: Look back to verse 4, what did God say He was going to do to the people and why? When we face trials, they do one of two things in our lives: they either reveal or refine. They can reveal our lack of trust in God or they refine and grow our trust in God. For the Israelites, they were revealing; but God, He wanted to test them in order to refine them. Which will you let God do in your life? How does this lead you to pray?
5. Lessons from this chapter: 1) Our grumbling is actually against the Lord; 2) Our reliance on the Lord is a daily need; 3) He wants us to depend on Him for the basic needs and the extraordinary needs; 4) God blessed us with a day of rest and expects us to actually do it; 5) Not only is He a God who meets our daily needs, but He wants to bless us as well; 6) When we are in a trial He wants us to lean on Him and He will provide the way out. How does this lead you to pray?

February 14: Exodus 17

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper: Continuing Paul’s First Missionary Journey

1. When the Israelites arrived and camped at Relphidim, how did they test the Lord? We have seen a pattern in Moses when he does not know what to do (ex. when the people grumble); who does he turn to first? How did God show Himself faithful to the Israelites even as they were demonstrating a lack of faith (vs 5-6)?
2. Ponder: the people have seen God’s faithfulness over and over, yet they still quickly grumble against Him. They were attempting to force God to act and do what they wanted, how they thought He should respond, rather than wait and trust Him to be faithful as He had demonstrated over and over. Do you find yourself more like the people of Israel who grumble or more like Moses who quickly turns to the Lord for help?
3. Who comes to fight against Israel and who does Moses send into battle? While the battle is going on, what is Moses doing and how does it effect the battle? How did Aaron and Hur help Moses?
4. Ponder: By Moses holding up his staff, he is praying to the Lord for help and recognizing it is only by the Lord’s power that they will win. But, could Moses lead the people in this way on his own? He needed helpers to come along side and support him. How might God use you to be a Moses, or an Aaron or Hur? How does the lead you to pray?
5. Note: In verse 14, what does God promise to do to the Amalakites? For more information on the Amalakites check out: https://www.gotquestions.org/Amalekites.html.

February 15: Exodus 18

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. What did Jethro come to know, and how did he come to know it? Ponder: Can you recall a time in your life when the Lord used your verbal praise of Him, the sharing of your testimony, to impact another person? How can you grow in the practice of verbally praising God as you speak to others? How does this lead you to pray?
2. How did Jethro help Moses organize his ministry? What qualifications did they look for in the men who would help?
3. Ponder: Why is being honest and trustworthy so valuable? How does lying damage relationships? Proverbs 12:22; Proverbs 19:9; Proverbs 10:9; Proverbs 20:7. How does this lead you to pray?

February 16: Exodus 19

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. Verses 4-6 are some of the most theologically significant verses in the book of Exodus because they show the heart of the Mosaic Covenant that God will make with the people of Israel. As God instructs Moses to speak to the people, what metaphor does He use to describe His care for them? What conditional statement does God give the people and what will be the result if they obey? How do the people respond in verses 7-8? For More information on the Mosaic covenant check out: https://www.gotquestions.org/Mosaic-covenant.html.
2. In verse 9, what is the Lord about to do and why? In verses 10-11, what instructions are told to the people in order to prepare for what the Lord is about to do?
3. What happened on the 3rd day to cause the people in the camp to tremble and what was wrapped around the mountain? In the middle of this amazing sight the Lord called Moses to the top of the mountain where He instructs him to go back down to warn the people; what is he to warn them of? Who was the only other person to ascend to the top of the Mountain?
4. Ponder: What does the boundary God set around the mountain (and the severe consequences for the people if they did not obey) teach you about His Holiness? How can this reminder of God’s holiness lead you to praise Him for who He is?
5. Ponder: As you ponder on how God carried the Israelites on "Eagles wings” out of Egypt, are there areas in your life where you have tried to “fly on your own” rather than depending and trusting in God to guide you? How does this lead you to pray?

February 17: Exodus 20

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. How does the Lord begin this chapter (v 1-2); and how might it set the stage for the commandments He is about to give? (Note how many times He repeats “Lord your God.”) How does the Lord respond to those who hate Him versus those who love Him (Vs 4-6)? Jump to verses 18 -20; why has God come to test them? How does this show the grace of God for His people?
2. There is a division in the 10 commandments between verses 11-12; what is the focus of the first 4 commandments versus the last 6? As the saying goes, God is about His glory and our good; how do the 10 commandments display this truth? If I were able to obey all of the commandments in perfection, how would it impact my relationship with God and others? How does this display His glory and holiness; and His love and care for His people?
3. Which of the 10 commandments do you find the most difficult to keep? How does this lead you to pray?

February 18: Exodus 21

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to the Lord in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. As you read God’s laws, it is important to remember that the people lived in a society which had their own laws. God is confirming, changing, and adding to existing cultural and societal laws to bring Him glory and protect His people from a cultural law that sometimes divided people and degraded them. For example, “The ancients practiced slavery widely in the Near East. These Mosaic laws protected slaves in Israel better than the laws of other nations protected slaves in those countries.” (SonicLight: https://soniclight.com/tcon/notes/pdf/exodus.pdf, p224). The laws were also divided into what we have come to call: moral law, ceremonial law, and judicial law (for further information: https://www.gotquestions.org/ceremonial-law.html.)
2. As you read this chapter, how does God displays His protection and grace for people who are made in His image? How serious does God take the willful hurting or repeated negligent treatment of another person?
3. Which of the laws impacted you the most and why? How does this lead you to pray?

February 19: Exodus 22

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. As you read this continued list of God’s laws, ask God to show you His heart for His people and the personal responsibility for their actions. How is making restitution for a wrong different than saying I’m sorry? Why would this be important in God’s economy? (Hint: why did Christ have to die?)
2. How does God view the sorceress, the one who lies with an animal, and the one who sacrifices to another god? How does our society view these practices?
3. Which of the laws impacted you the most and why? What character of God does he reveal about Himself? How does this lead you to pray?

February 20: Exodus 23

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. How does God feel about spreading a false report, joining in the crowd, and making a false report agains someone? How does God want us to treat our enemies if they need help?
2. How will the Lord lead the people to the place He has prepared; and what is the condition of their protection along the way?
3. In verse 13, God warns the people to not even have the names of other gods on their lips. In verses 23-33, what kind of interaction does the Lord want His people to have with the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hivites, and Jebusites? Why does He give this warning to His people? What is the timing for how quickly this will be accomplished and what is the reason for this timing? What promises does the Lord give for their obedience?
4. God would not share the devotion of His people with any other thing (little god). Are there any areas of your life where you have compromised with the culture and now find yourself ensnared? How does this lead you to pray?

February 21: Exodus 24

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:,

1. This chapter is describing the official acceptance of the Mosaic covenant between the people and God. Moses first verbally tells the people what the Lord has said; how do the people respond (v 3)? After this initial verbal hearing of the word and response by the people, Moses nexts walks the people through the steps of committing to the covenant. List the steps of covenant found in verses 4-8. For understanding the significance of the blood covenant check out: https://www.gotquestions.org/sprinkling-of-blood.html.
2. Who was allowed to go up the mountain with Moses; who did they see and what did they do? The Lord asked Moses to come up to the top of the Mountain; what then covered the mountain? What was visible to the people below? How long was Moses waiting on the Lord before He called to Moses? How long did Moses stay with the Lord?
3. What would it have been like to be one of the people at the bottom of the mountain, agreeing to the covenant with all it’s requirements and then seeing the glory of the Lord like a devouring fire on top of the mountain? How would you have felt? Do you think they understood the significance of their commitment to obey? How does this lead you to think about your own commitment to the Lord? If you have accepted Christ’s free gift of salvation, you have entered the New Covenant with Jesus; not one based on your obedience to the Law but based on what Christ has done for you by His death on the cross. How does this lead you to pray?
4. For more information on the difference between the Old and New Covenant: https://www.gotquestions.org/old-covenant-vs-new-covenant.html.

February 22: Exodus 25

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. According to verse 8, what is the Lord directing Moses to build and why? How will Moses acquire the material according to verse 2 and what does this reveal about God’s heart for His people?
2. According to verse 9, how were they to build the temple and all it’s furnishings? What does this reveal about how God expects His people to worship Him? (John 14:6). Where did God say He would meet with the people and what would He tell them?
3. In chapter 24 we learned that God redeemed them from Egypt and that man entered into a covenant with God to obey Him. Ponder: Why do you think God chose to create a place for Him to dwell with Israel after redeeming them?
4. We who live this side of the cross of Christ no longer worship God in a temple, yet He still desires to dwell with us. If you have accepted Christ’s free gift of salvation then I Corinthians 6:19-20 says, “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” How does this lead you to pray?

February 23: Exodus 26

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. How many Holy Places did God tell Moses to make and what is the difference between them? Where were they to place the mercy seat? Ponder: Look back at 25:22, where was God going to meet them? What does this declare about the holiness of God? Sadly, our world often feels as though they do not know or even treat God has holy. How does this chapter impact the way you view God’s holiness? How does this lead you to pray?
2. What does God’s attention to detail reveal about His care for us? If God gave this much detail about the curtain, caring about every clasp, then how much more does He care about you? Read Psalm 139:13-16 and Matthew 6:25-34. How does this lead you to pray?

February 24: Exodus 27

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. As you read about the bronze altar and the court of the tabernacle, what were all the items to be made of? How does the show the durability and longevity of the furnishings? This was a temporary structure and would be moved as the people moved through the wilderness. Ponder: How does this show the love and grace of God to His people?
2. In verses 20-21, God begins to describe the priests and their responsibilities. The first item discussed is the lamp; what type of oil did they need and how were they to obtain it? Ponder: this was a command for the people of Israel. God commanded them to prepare and donate the purest of oil for the service of the tabernacle. How does this help to form your view of giving to the Lord?
3. Aaron and his sons were to tend the oil and lamps, how often and for how long? Ponder: Aaron and his sons would become the priests for Israel; our modern day evangelical version of the role of priest is the pastor. What would be the significance of keeping the lamp burning and tending it day and night? Read Psalms 1. How can you pray for your pastors and their families?
4. While your pastor has the role of “priest”, we who have accepted Christ sacrifice for our sins are all of the “priesthood of beleivers.” Read 1 Peter 2:9, what is our responsibility as the “priesthood of believers?” For further information: https://www.gotquestions.org/priesthood-believers.html.

February 25: Exodus 28

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. This chapter is devoted to the setting aside of Aaron and his sons as priests to the Lord.. Why are the garments made; what is their purpose? Who is to make the garments and how did they acquire their ability? How does this impact your view of your skills and how you might use your skills to serve the Lord?
2. As you read through this chapter consider the responsibility of Aaron to represent the people. Look at the following verses: 28:12, 29-30; and 38; How, where, and why will he represent the people before the Lord?
3. Why were pomegranates and golden bells attached to the hem of Aaron’s garment? What did he wear on his turban? How does this demonstrate the seriousness of representing the people before the Lord? We will soon see that Aaron is an imperfect person to bear the heart of the people before the Lord; but praise be to God, we no longer need a priest - Romans 8:34! How does this lead you to praise and pray?

February 26: Exodus 29

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. Chapter 29 tells of the ordination of Aaron and his sons; a way to prepare them for the ministry of the priesthood for the people of Israel. In verses 1-9, what did they need to do in order to be serve as priests?
2. The remainder of the chapter is focused on the purification made through the sacrifices. Don’t get bogged down in trying to understand every offering (they are given in detail in Leviticus), but today let’s focus more broadly. Skip to question 4 unless you have time and want to study the sacrifices in depth. Here are a few articles to help: https://www.gotquestions.org/Old-Testament-sacrifices.html; https://www.gotquestions.org/animal-sacrifices.html; https://www.gotquestions.org/Christianity-bloody.html; for a deeper dive check out: https://soniclight.com/tcon/notes/pdf/exodus.pdf, pages 286-290.
3. Where was the blood to be sprinkled or thrown? What makes the priests clothes holy (vs 21)? In verses 29-, what were the priest supposed to wear into the Holy Place? Notice what is holy. Pay attention to when the offerings are to be made, are they once a year or perpetual? What time of day should they be offered?
4. In verses 42-46 what is the promise given as they obey the command to offer the sacrifices as instructed? What did God desire to do and what did He want them to know?
5. Ponder:How does this chapter point to the finished work of Christ? As you have time check out the following verses: Romans 5:9; I Corinthians 6:11; Romans 13:14; Ephesians 1:13-14; and Hebrews 9:14. How does this lead you to pray?

February 27: Exodus 30

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. Where is the altar of incense to be placed? What is to be burned on it and what is prohibited? What is to be placed on it once and year and why? Incense is often a symbol of prayers to God. Ponder: how might the altar of incense remind us of Christ’s prayers for us and our prayers to Him? (Hebrews 7:25 and I Thessalonians 5:17) For more information: https://www.gotquestions.org/altar-of-incense.html.
2. In verses 11-16, we see the instructions for a census. What is to be collected? What will happen if it is not obeyed? Why is the offering given; a remembrance for what?
3. Where was the bronze basin to be placed and how was it to be used? Ponder: what does the bronze basin represent in the believers life? (Positionally we are cleansed: Hebrews 1:3 and Hebrews 4:16; relationally we may need to seek forgiveness: I John 1:8-10. For more information check out: https://www.gotquestions.org/confession-forgiveness.html and https://www.gotquestions.org/bronze-laver.html.)
4. Verses 22-38 reference the oil and incense; notice the repeated word, holy. What do you learn about the oil and the incense from the word holy? What prohibition was given about the oil and the incense?Ponder: Why did God give this prohibition? (Consider what it is used for — anointing and incense.) Consider: I Peter 1:13-16 and check out this article: https://www.gotquestions.org/how-to-pray.html.

February 28: Exodus 31

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. Who did God set apart to complete the work of building everything to do with the temple? What did He give them so that they would be able to do all that He commanded? Ponder: Do you ever feel inadequate to accomplish what God may be laying on your heart to do? How does this passage give you encouragement and lead you to pray?
2. The first sign God gave the people was the Noahic covenant, the rainbow, found in Genesis 9:13. The second sign given was for the Abrahamic covenant, which was circumcision found in Genesis 17:11. Here we see a third sign the Lord is giving the people; it is for the Mosaic covenant which is the keeping of the Sabbath. Why was this the sign the Lord gave (v 13)? How serious was the breaking of this covenant sign? How long were the people of Isreal to observe the Sabbath? What would resting do for them?
3. As Christians we are not commanded to observe the Sabbath, this was a command for Israel; however, the command to rest is given (Matthew 11:28-30; Mark 6:31; Luke 5:16). Where do you find your rest? How does this lead you to pray?
4. What did God give Moses in verse 18? Who wrote on it and how?