Exodus 34:11
Observe what I command you this day. I will drive out before you the Amorites, Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 34:11?

2. How can we "obey what I command" in our daily lives today?

3. What does God's command to "drive out" teach about holiness and separation?

4. How does Exodus 34:11 connect to Jesus' teachings on obedience in John 14:15?

5. In what ways can we identify and remove modern-day "Amorites" from our lives?

6. How does this verse challenge us to trust God's plan over our own?

7. How does Exodus 34:11 align with the concept of a loving and just God?

8. Why does God command the destruction of other nations in Exodus 34:11?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Exodus 34:11?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 34?

11. What is the history of the Hittites?

12. Psalm 86:15 – How do we reconcile a “compassionate and gracious” God with accounts of divine wrath and destruction throughout the Bible?

13. (Exodus 34:1) Why does this second set of commandments differ from those in Exodus 20, and which version should be considered authoritative?

14. 1 Kings 11:9–10 – Why does God punish Solomon for foreign marriages here when other biblical figures also intermarried without similar consequences?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the command to drive out the inhabitants of Canaan relate to the concept of spiritual warfare in the New Testament?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of obedience from Exodus 34:11 in our daily lives?

3. How does God’s promise to the Israelites in Exodus 34:11 encourage us to trust in His promises today?

4. What are some modern-day "Canaanites" or influences that we need to drive out of our lives to maintain spiritual purity?

5. How can we, as a community of believers, support each other in obeying God’s commands and living out our faith?1. Reflect on God's description of Himself in verse 5. How does this portrayal influence your understanding of God's nature?

2. Moses is seen interceding for the Israelites in verse 8-9. How does this model of leadership inform our roles in our communities today?

3. Why do you think God chose to renew His covenant with the Israelites despite their disobedience?

4. Explore the commandments given in verses 18-27. How can these ancient rules guide our lives today?

5. What does the radiance of Moses' face symbolize in this passage? How can we achieve such transformation in our own lives?

6. In what ways do the laws presented mirror or differ from societal norms today?

7. How can the events on Mount Sinai teach us about the seriousness of God's covenants?

8. How does this passage challenge our understanding of God's justice?

9. What does God's instruction to Moses about the creation of the second tablets tell us about second chances?

10. How can the Israelites' reaction to Moses' radiant face guide our responses to extraordinary spiritual experiences?

11. Consider God's response to Moses' plea for favor and forgiveness. What does this tell us about God's attitude towards repentance?

12. Moses was asked to present himself alone on the mountaintop. What does this say about our personal relationship with God?

13. Moses followed God's command without question. How can we develop such absolute faith and obedience in our lives?

14. How does God's mercy and grace manifest in this chapter, and how does that impact our understanding of His character?

15. How does the notion of God as a "jealous God" align with the loving and compassionate nature presented in the same passage?

16. What are the consequences of making a treaty with the inhabitants of the land as described in this passage? How can we apply this to our modern context?

17. How does this passage instruct us on worship, and how might we apply these principles today?

18. In what ways can we identify with the Israelites' fear of Moses' radiant face? How should we react when faced with God's glory?

19. What can we learn from Moses' 40-day encounter with God, especially in the context of our spiritual disciplines?

20. Considering Moses' use of a veil, how should we manage the spiritual revelations we receive in our interactions with others?

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