Exodus 2:22
And she gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, saying, "I have become a foreigner in a foreign land."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 2:22?

2. How does naming his son Gershom reflect Moses' feelings in Exodus 2:22?

3. What does "a foreign land" signify about Moses' identity and God's plan?

4. How can we relate Moses' sense of alienation to our spiritual journey?

5. Connect Moses' experience in Midian to other biblical figures feeling like foreigners.

6. How can we trust God's purpose during times of feeling like outsiders?

7. Why did Moses name his son Gershom in Exodus 2:22?

8. What is the significance of Moses feeling like a foreigner in Exodus 2:22?

9. How does Exodus 2:22 reflect Moses' identity struggle?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 2?

11. Did Moses father any children?

12. Is Jonathan’s lineage in Judges 18:30 (identified as Moses’ descendant in some translations) consistent with known genealogies, or does it present contradictions?

13. Exodus 5:2: Why would Pharaoh deny any knowledge of Israel's God if Moses was supposedly raised in the royal court?

14. If Galatians 3:19 says the Law was added because of transgressions, why did God wait so long to provide it after Abraham's covenant?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Moses' experience as a foreigner in Midian relate to the Christian experience of being "in the world but not of it"?

2. In what ways can periods of feeling like a "foreigner" be used by God for personal growth and preparation?

3. How does the naming of Gershom reflect Moses' understanding of his circumstances, and what can we learn from this about naming and identity?

4. What other biblical figures experienced a sense of being a stranger or exile, and how did they respond to their circumstances?

5. How can we, as believers, support one another in times when we feel like outsiders in our own "foreign lands"?1. How does Moses' mother demonstrate courage and faith? Can you think of a personal situation where you exhibited similar traits?

2. How does Pharaoh's daughter act in defiance of her father's decree? What does this tell us about personal responsibility and justice?

3. Discuss the significance of Moses' name. How does it reflect his journey and his future role?

4. How did Moses' act of defending the Hebrew worker shape his future?

5. Can you draw parallels between Moses' flight to Midian and situations of asylum-seeking today?

6. How did Moses' experience in Midian prepare him for his future task of liberating the Israelites?

7. How does Moses' intervention on behalf of Reuel's daughters reflect his character?

8. Why do you think Moses' act against the Egyptian was discovered? What lessons can we draw from this?

9. How does the naming of Moses' son, Gershom, reflect Moses' personal feelings about his situation?

10. Discuss how the Israelites' cry for deliverance represents collective suffering and longing for liberation.

11. How does the story of Moses inspire you to act justly and courageously?

12. What does God remembering His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob tell us about divine faithfulness?

13. How can we apply the lessons from Moses' journey to our daily lives?

14. In the face of oppression, how can individuals stand up for justice like Moses did?

15. What does this chapter teach about the importance of holding onto faith during times of despair?

16. How does Moses' life story encourage perseverance and resilience?

17. How does Moses' journey from being a prince of Egypt to a shepherd in Midian relate to identity and purpose?

18. Discuss the divine intervention in Moses' life. Can you think of any personal experiences of divine intervention?

19. How can Moses' actions in defending Reuel's daughters inspire us in today's context?

20. Discuss the role of compassion and empathy in the story, as demonstrated by Moses' mother and Pharaoh's daughter. How can we cultivate these virtues in our lives?

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