Exodus 10:22
So Moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and total darkness covered all the land of Egypt for three days.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 10:22?

2. How does Exodus 10:22 demonstrate God's power over creation and nature?

3. What can we learn about obedience from Moses' actions in Exodus 10:22?

4. How does the darkness in Exodus 10:22 foreshadow spiritual darkness without Christ?

5. How can we trust God's timing when facing "darkness" in our lives?

6. What other biblical events show God's control over natural elements like in Exodus 10:22?

7. How did Moses cause darkness over Egypt for three days in Exodus 10:22?

8. What is the significance of the darkness in Exodus 10:22?

9. How does Exodus 10:22 demonstrate God's power over nature?

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

11. What similarities exist between Moses and Jesus?

12. How did Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt?

13. What natural or astronomical phenomenon could explain the dense darkness (Exodus 10:21-23) that affected only Egypt?

14. Why does Moses repeatedly request permission for worship yet continue threatening Pharaoh (Exodus 10:9-11) if God had already determined Pharaoh's heart would be hardened?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the plague of darkness in Egypt reflect God's power and authority over creation?

2. In what ways can the darkness in Egypt be seen as a metaphor for spiritual darkness in today's world?

3. How does the sparing of the Israelites from the plague of darkness demonstrate God's mercy and faithfulness?

4. What can we learn from Moses' obedience in this passage about trusting and following God's commands in our own lives?

5. How can we, as believers, be a light in the darkness, reflecting the light of Christ in our communities and daily interactions?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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