Exodus 33:18
Then Moses said, "Please show me Your glory."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 33:18?

2. How can we seek to see God's glory in our daily lives?

3. What does Moses' request in Exodus 33:18 reveal about his relationship with God?

4. How does Exodus 33:18 connect with God's revelation in the New Testament?

5. In what ways can we prepare ourselves to experience God's presence today?

6. How does seeking God's glory influence our actions and decisions as Christians?

7. What does Moses mean by asking, "Please show me Your glory" in Exodus 33:18?

8. How does God's response to Moses' request in Exodus 33:18 shape our understanding of divine revelation?

9. Why is Moses' request in Exodus 33:18 significant in the context of Israel's journey?

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

11. Does God share His glory with others?

12. What are the riches of God's glory?

13. How do we explain the anthropomorphic language in Exodus 33:22–23 where God shows Moses only His back, suggesting that God has a physical form?

14. If Exodus 33:11 says Moses spoke with God “face to face,” how do we reconcile this with Exodus 33:20 where God says no one can see His face and live?
Discussion Questions
1. What does Moses' request to see God's glory reveal about his relationship with God, and how can we apply this to our own spiritual walk?

2. How does the revelation of God's glory in Exodus 34:5-7 deepen our understanding of His character, and how can this knowledge impact our daily lives?

3. In what ways does the New Testament fulfillment of God's glory in Jesus Christ (John 1:14) enhance our understanding of God's presence among us?

4. How can the transformation described in 2 Corinthians 3:18 be evident in our lives, and what practical steps can we take to facilitate this transformation?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced a deeper revelation of God's glory. How did it impact your faith journey, and how can you seek more of these experiences?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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