Exodus 10:12
Then the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand over the land of Egypt, so that the locusts may swarm over it and devour every plant in the land--everything that the hail has left behind."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 10:12?

2. How does Exodus 10:12 demonstrate God's power over nature and creation?

3. What can we learn about obedience from God's command to Moses in Exodus 10:12?

4. How does Exodus 10:12 connect to God's covenant promises to Israel?

5. In what ways can we trust God's sovereignty in our lives today?

6. How should believers respond when witnessing God's power as seen in Exodus 10:12?

7. How does Exodus 10:12 demonstrate God's control over nature?

8. What is the significance of locusts in Exodus 10:12?

9. How does Exodus 10:12 fit into the narrative of the plagues?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 10?

11. Amos 7:1–2 – Is there any archaeological or historical evidence for a locust plague of such magnitude as described here?

12. In Leviticus 11:20–23, insects are described as having four legs. How do we reconcile this with modern entomology?

13. What symbols convey themes in the Book of Amos?

14. How does the portrayal of Aaron's role in Exodus 32 align with other biblical depictions of him, and does it reveal inconsistencies across different texts?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the plague of locusts in Exodus 10:12 illustrate God's sovereignty over creation, and how can this understanding impact our daily lives?

2. In what ways does Pharaoh's hardened heart serve as a warning for us today, and how can we guard against similar attitudes?

3. How do the plagues in Egypt, including the locusts, foreshadow the judgments described in the book of Revelation?

4. What lessons can we learn from Moses' obedience to God's command, and how can we apply these lessons in our own walk with God?

5. How does the account of the plagues, including the locusts, encourage us to trust in God's faithfulness and His promises to deliver us from our own "Egypts"?1. How does God's power manifest throughout this chapter?

2. Discuss the implications of Pharaoh's hardened heart. How does this affect his decision-making?

3. What do the plagues signify in the context of God's relationship with Egypt and His people, Israel?

4. How does Moses demonstrate his faith and obedience to God in this chapter?

5. In what ways do the actions of the Egyptian officials differ from Pharaoh? What does this reveal about leadership and responsibility?

6. How does the locust plague reflect the spiritual condition of Egypt?

7. Why do you think the LORD allowed the Israelites to have light in their dwellings during the darkness plague?

8. Discuss the importance of the phrase "Let my people go, so that they may worship Me." What does this reveal about God's intentions?

9. How does Pharaoh's reaction to the plagues reflect the human tendency to resist God's will?

10. Why was it important for Moses to insist that the livestock also be allowed to go with the Israelites?

11. How do the plagues and Pharaoh's response to them enhance our understanding of sin's consequences?

12. Discuss the concept of repentance as demonstrated by Pharaoh. What can we learn from his interaction with Moses and Aaron?

13. How can Moses' role as an intercessor for the Egyptians inform our understanding of prayer and mediation?

14. How does the narrative of the plagues influence our understanding of God's justice and mercy?

15. In what ways does this chapter illuminate the struggle between human will and divine plan?

16. If faced with similar plagues today, how would our response be similar or different from Pharaoh's?

17. How might we see and respond to "hardened hearts" in our society today?

18. How can we apply the lessons from this chapter to our relationship with God?

19. How does God's dealings with the Egyptians influence our perspective on His character and commitment to His people?

20. In the light of this chapter, how can we better understand the importance of obedience and worship in our lives?

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