Exodus 23:27
I will send My terror ahead of you and throw into confusion every nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn and run.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 23:27?

2. How does Exodus 23:27 demonstrate God's protection over His people today?

3. What does "send My terror ahead of you" teach about God's sovereignty?

4. How can we trust God to "confuse all the people" against us?

5. How does Exodus 23:27 connect with Romans 8:31 about God's support?

6. How can you apply God's promise of protection in your daily challenges?

7. How does Exodus 23:27 align with the concept of a loving God?

8. Does Exodus 23:27 justify violence in the name of divine intervention?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Exodus 23:27?

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

11. In Joshua 12:1–24, how feasible is it that the Israelites defeated and occupied territories ruled by thirty-one kings so quickly without significant recorded losses?

12. (Psalm 27:2-3) What evidence supports the idea that enemies literally 'stumble and fall,' and how does this align with actual battlefield outcomes?

13. Psalm 55:9 calls on God to 'confuse the wicked.' Where is the historical evidence of such a miraculous mass confusion?

14. What does the Bible say about praying for enemies?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding God's sovereignty in Exodus 23:27 impact your view of current challenges you face?

2. In what ways can you relate the concept of God going before you to your personal spiritual journey?

3. How do the additional scriptures reinforce the promise made in Exodus 23:27, and how can they encourage you in times of fear or uncertainty?

4. What practical steps can you take to ensure you are obedient and trusting in God's promises, as the Israelites were called to be?

5. How can the assurance of God's protection and guidance in Exodus 23:27 influence your approach to spiritual warfare and prayer?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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