Exodus 9:7
Pharaoh sent officials and found that none of the livestock of the Israelites had died. But Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he would not let the people go.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 9:7?

2. How does Pharaoh's response in Exodus 9:7 reveal his heart's condition?

3. What does Exodus 9:7 teach about God's power over creation?

4. How does Pharaoh's stubbornness in Exodus 9:7 relate to Romans 9:17-18?

5. What can we learn about obedience to God from Pharaoh's example in Exodus 9:7?

6. How should Exodus 9:7 influence our response to God's warnings today?

7. How does Exodus 9:7 demonstrate God's power over Pharaoh's heart?

8. Why did Pharaoh remain stubborn despite witnessing God's miracles in Exodus 9:7?

9. What does Exodus 9:7 reveal about God's judgment on Egypt?

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

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

12. Why does God cause people's hearts to harden?

13. Why did God send the livestock plague to Egypt?

14. Exodus 6:7-9: If the Israelites still doubt Moses, what empirical proof did he provide to convince them then or later?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the sparing of the Israelites' livestock demonstrate God's protection and faithfulness?

2. In what ways can we identify and avoid the hardening of our own hearts, as seen in Pharaoh's example?

3. How does the distinction between the Egyptians and Israelites in this plague relate to God's covenant promises?

4. What are some modern-day examples of verifying God's work in our lives, similar to Pharaoh's officials?

5. How can we balance understanding God's judgment and mercy in our personal spiritual journey?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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