Exodus 9:29
Moses said to him, "When I have left the city, I will spread out my hands to the LORD. The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know that the earth is the LORD's.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 9:29?

2. How does Moses' action in Exodus 9:29 demonstrate faith in God's power?

3. What does "spread out my hands to the LORD" signify about prayer posture?

4. How can we apply Moses' example of obedience in our daily challenges?

5. What other biblical instances show God's control over nature as in Exodus 9:29?

6. How does acknowledging God's sovereignty in Exodus 9:29 impact our trust in Him?

7. How does Exodus 9:29 demonstrate God's control over nature and human affairs?

8. What is the significance of Moses' role in Exodus 9:29?

9. How does Exodus 9:29 reflect God's power and authority?

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

11. What does secretive action between hands signify?

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

13. Does 1 Samuel 9:15-17, describing God's direct revelation to Samuel about Saul, conflict with other biblical texts suggesting a more gradual or indirect selection of leaders?

14. (Deut 29:4) Why would God withhold understanding and clarity from His people, then hold them responsible for disobedience?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Moses' role as an intermediary between God and Pharaoh reflect the role of Jesus as our mediator?

2. In what ways can we practice intercessory prayer in our daily lives, following Moses' example?

3. How does acknowledging that "the earth is the LORD’s" change our perspective on environmental stewardship and resource management?

4. What are some modern-day "plagues" or challenges that God might use to demonstrate His power and call people to repentance?

5. How can we cultivate a heart of obedience and faith like Moses, especially when facing difficult situations?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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