Exodus 33:15
"If Your Presence does not go with us," Moses replied, "do not lead us up from here.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 33:15?

2. Why is God's presence essential according to Exodus 33:15 for life's journey?

3. How does Exodus 33:15 emphasize reliance on God over human strength?

4. Connect Exodus 33:15 with Matthew 28:20 on God's presence with believers.

5. How can we seek God's presence daily in our personal lives?

6. What practical steps ensure God's presence guides our decisions and actions?

7. What does Exodus 33:15 reveal about God's presence being essential for guidance and success?

8. How does Exodus 33:15 challenge our understanding of divine presence in daily life?

9. Why does Moses insist on God's presence in Exodus 33:15 before proceeding?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 33?

11. Are you with me?

12. Are you with me?

13. In Exodus 33:14–15, why does Moses fear going without God’s presence if God is said to be omnipresent?

14. Exodus 19:12-13: Why would a supposedly loving God require the death penalty for anyone (or even an animal) that merely touches the mountain?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Moses' request in Exodus 33:15 reflect his understanding of the importance of God's presence? How can we apply this understanding in our daily lives?

2. In what ways does the presence of God provide guidance and assurance in your personal journey, similar to the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land?

3. How can we cultivate an awareness of God's presence in our lives, and what practices can help us remain in His presence?

4. Reflect on a time when you felt God's presence in a significant way. How did it impact your decisions and actions?

5. How does the promise of Jesus' presence in Matthew 28:20 encourage you in your current circumstances? How can you share this assurance with others?1. How do God's instructions in the first few verses show His righteousness and holiness? How does this compare to His mercy shown later in the passage?

2. Why did the Israelites take off their jewelry? What does this represent?

3. How does the Tent of Meeting symbolize our personal relationship with God?

4. Why was it important for Moses that God's presence go with them? How does this apply to your life today?

5. In what ways does God's response to Moses' plea show His relational nature?

6. Why did Moses ask to see God's glory? How does this reflect his desire for intimacy with God?

7. How do God's final words to Moses reveal His love and concern for human life?

8. How does this passage demonstrate Moses' leadership and intercession skills?

9. What does it mean to have found favor in God's sight, as Moses did?

10. How can we, in the modern world, distinguish ourselves as God's people?

11. How does this passage encourage you to seek God's presence more earnestly?

12. How does this scripture help us understand the balance between God's justice and mercy?

13. How can we apply the Israelites' collective reaction to God's stern warning in our responses to divine correction today?

14. How does Joshua's staying in the tent foreshadow his future leadership?

15. Why is it significant that the LORD would speak to Moses as a friend?

16. How can we mirror Moses' boldness in asking for a deeper experience of God's presence in our lives?

17. What does God's response to Moses' request to see His glory teach us about the nature of God?

18. How does the imagery of God protecting Moses with His hand during the revelation of His glory resonate with you?

19. How does God’s statement “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion” challenge our human conceptions of fairness?

20. How can the reality of God's presence being with us shape our daily decisions and actions in today's world?

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