1. What is the meaning of Exodus 23:17?

2. How does Exodus 23:17 emphasize the importance of appearing before the Lord annually?

3. What does "three times a year" teach about regular worship and commitment?

4. How can we apply the principle of gathering before God in our lives?

5. What connections exist between Exodus 23:17 and New Testament teachings on worship?

6. Why is it significant that "all your males" appear before the Lord?

7. Why does Exodus 23:17 emphasize appearing before God three times a year?

8. What is the significance of the three annual feasts in Exodus 23:17?

9. How does Exodus 23:17 reflect the importance of communal worship in ancient Israel?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 23?

11. What is the Feast of Unleavened Bread?

12. Psalm 122:4–5: Is there extra-biblical proof that all the tribes frequently gathered in Jerusalem to give thanks?

13. How could 2 Chronicles 35:7’s massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible?

14. How can Moses's raised hands alone affect the outcome of a battle (Exodus 17:11)?1. What significance do the three pilgrimage festivals hold in the context of Israel's covenant relationship with God?

2. How can the principle of appearing before God three times a year be applied to our modern practice of worship and gathering as a church community?

3. In what ways do the pilgrimage festivals foreshadow the work of Christ, and how can this understanding deepen our faith?

4. How does the command to appear before God reflect His desire for a personal relationship with His people, and how can we cultivate this relationship today?

5. What are some practical ways we can ensure that our times of worship and gathering are meaningful and spiritually renewing?1. What are the dangers of spreading false reports as highlighted in this passage?

2. How can we apply the principle of not siding with the crowd when they are wrong in today's society?

3. What does the command to help an enemy's overburdened animal teach us about compassion and empathy?

4. How can we ensure justice for the poor in our communities today?

5. In what ways does the command not to accept a bribe speak to integrity in leadership?

6. How can we implement the practice of Sabbath rest in our lives today?

7. How might the command to let the land rest and lie fallow apply to modern concepts of sustainable farming and caring for the environment?

8. What does the passage say about our attitude towards foreigners and how can this inform current discussions on immigration?

9. How can we observe God's feasts in a way that honors Him today?

10. What does the command not to cook a young goat in its mother’s milk teach us about respect for life and creation?

11. How does God's promise to send an angel reflect His care for His people?

12. What lessons can we learn from the gradual conquest of Canaan instead of instant victory?

13. How might the principle of progressive conquest apply to our personal goals and spiritual growth?

14. What does this chapter teach us about the dangers of idolatry?

15. In what ways are we tempted to make covenants with "foreign gods" in our lives today?

16. How can we ensure that we do not serve 'foreign gods' in our lives today?

17. How can we apply the principle of "not oppressing a foreign resident" in our communities and nations today?

18. How does the promise of God removing sickness resonate with us in the present day?

19. How does this chapter instruct us on our treatment of the poor and the marginalized in society?

20. What lessons can we learn from God's specific commands about sacrifices and feasts, and how can we apply those lessons to our worship today?

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