Exodus 22:28
You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 22:28?

2. How does Exodus 22:28 instruct us to respect authority figures in our lives?

3. What does "do not curse God" teach about our speech towards the divine?

4. How can honoring leaders in Exodus 22:28 be applied in today's society?

5. Which New Testament verses reinforce the principles found in Exodus 22:28?

6. How can we practically show respect for God and leaders daily?

7. What does Exodus 22:28 mean by "cursing God" in a modern context?

8. How does Exodus 22:28 relate to respecting authority figures today?

9. Why does Exodus 22:28 emphasize not reviling God or rulers?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 22?

11. (2 Samuel 16:10–12) Does David’s acceptance of Shimei’s cursing contradict other texts where blasphemy or cursing of God’s anointed is forbidden?

12. What does 'reviler' mean in the Bible?

13. What does "reviler" mean in the Bible?

14. Acts 23:2–5 – Why would Paul insult the high priest if he claimed to follow Jewish law and respect its leaders?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the command in Exodus 22:28 to not blaspheme God or curse rulers reflect the character of God?

2. In what ways can we show respect for authority in our daily lives, even when we disagree with their decisions?

3. How does the New Testament reinforce the principles found in Exodus 22:28 regarding respect for God and authority?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure our speech honors God and those in leadership?

5. How can we balance the command to respect authority with the need to stand firm in our faith when faced with unjust laws or leaders?1. How do the laws on theft and restitution reflect God's value of justice?

2. What do the laws regarding property damage reveal about personal responsibility?

3. How do the laws concerning the protection of virgins reflect God's concern for the dignity and worth of individuals?

4. In what ways do the laws against sorcery, bestiality, and idolatry demonstrate God's demand for purity?

5. How do the laws about protecting foreigners, widows, and orphans challenge societal norms of the time?

6. What principles of fairness and compassion can we glean from the laws on lending and borrowing?

7. How can the law regarding not charging interest to a poor person inform our economic practices today?

8. Why does God demand respect for leaders and prohibition of blasphemy?

9. How do the laws about offering the firstborn sons, cattle, and sheep emphasize the importance of sacrifice and dedication to God?

10. What does the law against eating the meat of a mauled animal signify about God's expectations for his holy people?

11. How might the law on handling an animal borrowed from a neighbor inform our responsibilities in modern-day situations of borrowing or lending?

12. How can the laws concerning stolen goods found in the possession of a thief apply to current laws and regulations?

13. How might the laws protecting the rights of a virgin woman speak to our contemporary understanding of consent and respect in relationships?

14. What do the laws about restitution teach us about repairing harm in our own communities today?

15. How do the provisions for widows and orphans reflect God's care for the vulnerable, and how can we apply this principle in our society?

16. How can the laws regarding lending without interest to the poor shape our understanding of economic justice today?

17. How do the laws concerning the treatment of foreign residents challenge our attitudes toward immigrants and refugees today?

18. Why is there such a severe penalty for idolatry and how does this relate to our worship practices today?

19. How does the command not to blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people influence our speech and attitudes towards authorities today?

20. How does the prohibition of eating the meat of a mauled animal relate to issues of food ethics and health in contemporary society?

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