Exodus 9:3
then the hand of the LORD will bring a severe plague on your livestock in the field--on your horses, donkeys, camels, herds, and flocks.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 9:3?

2. How does Exodus 9:3 demonstrate God's power over Egyptian livestock and false gods?

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

4. How does Exodus 9:3 connect with God's covenant promises to Israel?

5. In what ways can we trust God's protection, as seen in Exodus 9:3?

6. How should Exodus 9:3 influence our understanding of divine judgment and mercy today?

7. How does Exodus 9:3 align with God's nature as loving and just?

8. What historical evidence supports the plagues described in Exodus 9:3?

9. Why did God target livestock in Exodus 9:3?

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

11. What does "Hand of God" mean?

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

13. What events occur in the biblical book of Exodus?

14. Why are there no clear Egyptian historical or archaeological records of these devastating plagues (Exodus 9)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the plague on livestock demonstrate God's power over the Egyptian gods and economy?

2. In what ways does Pharaoh's response to the plagues serve as a warning for us today regarding the hardness of heart?

3. How can we see God's mercy in the midst of judgment in the account of the plagues?

4. What are some modern-day "plagues" or challenges that might be opportunities for us to turn back to God?

5. How does the protection of the Israelites during the plagues encourage us in our faith journey today?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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