Exodus 9:28
Pray to the LORD, for there has been enough of God's thunder and hail. I will let you go; you do not need to stay any longer."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 9:28?

2. How does Pharaoh's plea in Exodus 9:28 reveal his understanding of God's power?

3. What does Pharaoh's request teach us about seeking God's mercy in difficult times?

4. How can Exodus 9:28 guide us in responding to God's discipline today?

5. What scriptural connections exist between Pharaoh's plea and repentance in the New Testament?

6. How can we apply Pharaoh's acknowledgment of sin to our personal prayer life?

7. How does Exodus 9:28 reflect God's power and authority over nature?

8. What is the significance of Pharaoh's plea in Exodus 9:28?

9. How does Exodus 9:28 demonstrate the theme of repentance and forgiveness?

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

11. How does Job 28:25's statement about God 'weighing the wind' square with earlier biblical passages that treat weather as solely divine intervention?

12. How plausible is a widespread hailstorm of the described magnitude in the region (Exodus 9:18-25)?

13. How does the destruction caused by the locusts (Exodus 10:15) align with the later plague of hail in Exodus 9, which supposedly ruined crops earlier?

14. Who were Nadab and Abihu in the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Pharaoh's request in Exodus 9:28 reflect his understanding of God's power, and what does it reveal about his heart?

2. In what ways can we identify with Pharaoh's tendency to seek relief from consequences without true repentance in our own lives?

3. How does Moses' role as an intercessor in this passage encourage us to pray for others, especially those who may be resistant to God?

4. What can we learn from the pattern of Pharaoh's behavior about the dangers of insincere repentance and promises to God?

5. How do the events of the plagues in Egypt demonstrate God's sovereignty, and how should this influence our trust in Him during difficult times?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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