Exodus 24:10
and they saw the God of Israel. Under His feet was a work like a pavement made of sapphire, as clear as the sky itself.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 24:10?

2. How does Exodus 24:10 enhance our understanding of God's holiness and majesty?

3. What does the "pavement of sapphire" symbolize about God's presence and purity?

4. How can we apply the reverence shown in Exodus 24:10 to our worship?

5. Connect Exodus 24:10 with Revelation 4:6 regarding God's throne and holiness.

6. How does Exodus 24:10 inspire awe and deepen our relationship with God today?

7. What does Exodus 24:10 reveal about God's nature and presence?

8. How does Exodus 24:10 support the reality of divine encounters?

9. Why is the description of God in Exodus 24:10 significant?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 24?

11. Revelation 15:2 describes a sea of glass mixed with fire—what evidence exists for such a phenomenon in reality?

12. Why does the throne in Ezekiel 1:26 appear like sapphire, and does this contradict other biblical depictions of God’s throne?

13. What is the "sea of glass" in Revelation?

14. How could Moses and the elders literally 'see' God and survive (Exodus 24:9-11)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the description of God’s presence in Exodus 24:10 enhance your understanding of His holiness and majesty?

2. In what ways can we experience God’s revelation today, and how does this passage encourage us to seek His presence?

3. What responsibilities do Christian leaders have in guiding others to encounter God, as seen in the role of Moses and the elders?

4. How can the imagery of the sapphire pavement inspire our worship and adoration of God?

5. What lessons can we learn about unity and communal worship from the collective experience of Moses, Aaron, and the elders in this passage?1. What does the Israelites' collective response to God's words tell us about their willingness to follow Him?

2. How do the rituals of offerings and the sprinkling of blood symbolize the Israelites' commitment to the covenant?

3. In what ways might the appearance of God to the elders influence their leadership roles within the Israelite community?

4. How do we interpret the sight of the elders eating and drinking in the presence of God? What does it signify?

5. What can we learn from Moses' obedience to ascend the mountain despite the evident display of God's power?

6. What does the image of the sapphire-clear pavement beneath God's feet convey about His divine nature?

7. What does God's instruction to Moses about the stone tablets teach us about the importance of the written word and commandments?

8. Why do you think Aaron and Hur were left in charge of settling disputes? What does it say about their roles?

9. How might the spectacle of God's glory in the form of a cloud and consuming fire affect the Israelites' understanding of God's might?

10. What can we glean from the fact that Moses stayed on the mountain for forty days and forty nights?

11. How does this passage demonstrate the importance of leadership and representation in religious matters?

12. How does Moses' isolation on the mountain reflect the solitude often necessary in spiritual journeys?

13. How can we understand and appreciate the importance of God's law and instructions in our lives today?

14. What can this passage teach us about the reverence we should have when approaching God?

15. How does the covenant between God and the Israelites relate to our own personal relationship with God?

16. How can the elders' experience of seeing God influence their faith and actions afterwards?

17. How does Moses' act of writing down God's words underscore the importance of Scripture in our lives?

18. In what ways can we see the importance of obedience in our relationship with God from this passage?

19. How can we apply the principles of sacrificial offerings to our lives today?

20. What does the cloud and consuming fire represent in terms of God's divine presence and glory?

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