Exodus 9:26
The only place where it did not hail was in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites lived.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 9:26?

2. How does Exodus 9:26 demonstrate God's protection over His people in Goshen?

3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Exodus 9:26?

4. How does Exodus 9:26 connect with God's covenant promises to Israel?

5. How can we trust God's protection in our lives today, like in Goshen?

6. What steps can we take to remain under God's protection as seen here?

7. Why was Goshen spared from the hail in Exodus 9:26?

8. What does Exodus 9:26 reveal about God's protection of His people?

9. How does Exodus 9:26 demonstrate God's power over nature?

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

11. What is Goshen's biblical significance?

12. Why are there no clear Egyptian historical or archaeological records of these devastating plagues (Exodus 9)?

13. What is Goshen's biblical significance?

14. Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting Psalm 91:10 that faithful individuals experienced literal immunity from disasters?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the protection of Goshen during the plague of hail demonstrate God's sovereignty and care for His people?

2. In what ways can we see the distinction between God's people and the world today, similar to the Israelites in Goshen?

3. How can the account of Goshen encourage us to trust in God's promises during difficult times?

4. What does the sparing of Goshen teach us about God's judgment and mercy, and how should this influence our view of sin and repentance?

5. How can we apply the concept of being "in the world but not of it" in our daily lives, drawing from the example of the Israelites in Goshen?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?

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