Exodus 9:22
Then the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward heaven, so that hail may fall on all the land of Egypt--on man and beast and every plant of the field throughout the land of Egypt."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 9:22?

2. How does Exodus 9:22 demonstrate God's power over nature and creation?

3. What lessons can we learn about obedience from Pharaoh's response in Exodus 9?

4. How does Exodus 9:22 connect to God's covenant with Israel in Genesis?

5. In what ways can we trust God's sovereignty in our lives today?

6. How can Exodus 9:22 inspire us to recognize God's authority in daily situations?

7. How does Exodus 9:22 demonstrate God's power over nature?

8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Exodus 9:22?

9. Why did God choose hail as a form of judgment in Exodus 9:22?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 9?

11. What were the Ten Plagues of Egypt in the Bible?

12. Why did God kill Egypt's firstborn children?

13. Who were the believers in the Old Testament?

14. Revelation 18:10 – How does the city’s destruction “in one hour” align with or contradict other biblical texts about judgment events?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the plague of hail demonstrate God's sovereignty over creation, and what does this teach us about His power in our lives today?

2. In what ways can we see the consequences of disobedience in our own lives, and how can we learn from Pharaoh's example?

3. How does God's protection of the Israelites in Goshen encourage us to trust in His care and provision?

4. What are some areas in our lives where we might be resisting God's call, and how can we avoid the hardness of heart seen in Pharaoh?

5. How can understanding the purpose behind God's judgments help us to better comprehend His character and His plans for redemption?1. What does the distinction made by God between Egyptian and Israelite livestock in the plagues say about His character?

2. How does Pharaoh's repeated hardening of his heart despite witnessing God's power reflect on human nature?

3. What lessons can modern society draw from the responses of the Egyptians who heeded Moses' warning about the hailstorm and those who didn't?

4. How do you relate to Pharaoh's hardened heart in your life? Are there areas where you repeatedly resist God's will?

5. How can we recognize when our hearts are becoming hardened like Pharaoh's?

6. How does God's patience with Pharaoh resonate with your experiences of God's patience in your life?

7. Despite God's overwhelming display of power, why do you think Pharaoh continued to resist?

8. Why do you think God allowed the flax and barley to be destroyed, but not the wheat and spelt?

9. In what ways does God's treatment of the Israelites contrast with His treatment of the Egyptians?

10. What does Moses' role in this narrative teach us about obedience to God?

11. How can the events in this chapter inform your prayers when you or others face stubborn obstacles?

12. What do the plagues teach us about the consequences of ignoring God's warnings?

13. How does the narrative of Pharaoh's false repentance serve as a cautionary tale for us?

14. How does the narrative of the plagues showcase God's sovereignty over nature?

15. What do the actions of the Egyptian magicians suggest about the limitations of human power versus divine power?

16. In what ways do the plagues challenge the concept of self-sufficiency?

17. How can we apply the lessons from this narrative to situations of injustice in the world today?

18. How do you think the Israelites felt during these plagues and how would you have felt in their place?

19. How does the concept of God "raising" Pharaoh up for His purpose resonate with your understanding of God's purpose in your life?

20. In the context of your faith, what does Pharaoh's statement, "The LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked" mean to you?

Links
Exodus 9:22 NIV
Exodus 9:22 NLT
Exodus 9:22 ESV
Exodus 9:22 NASB
Exodus 9:22 KJV

Exodus 9:22 Commentaries

Bible Hub
Exodus 9:21
Top of Page
Top of Page