◄ Exodus 9:19 ►
So give orders now to shelter your livestock and everything you have in the field. Every man or beast that remains in the field and is not brought inside will die when the hail comes down upon them.'" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 9:19? 2. How does Exodus 9:19 demonstrate God's warning and mercy before judgment? 3. What actions does God command in Exodus 9:19 to avoid the coming plague? 4. How can we apply the principle of heeding God's warnings in our lives today? 5. Compare Exodus 9:19 with Noah's flood; how does God provide protection? 6. How does Exodus 9:19 encourage us to trust God's instructions during trials? 7. How does Exodus 9:19 demonstrate God's power over nature and human affairs? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Exodus 9:19? 9. How does Exodus 9:19 reflect God's justice and mercy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 9? 11. How can Exodus 9:6 say all Egyptian livestock died, yet later verses still refer to surviving livestock? 12. What were the Ten Plagues of Egypt in the Bible? 13. How plausible is a widespread hailstorm of the described magnitude in the region (Exodus 9:18–25)? 14. 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? Discussion Questions 1. How does the warning in Exodus 9:19 reflect God's character and His desire for people to respond to His mercy? 2. In what ways can we see parallels between the plagues in Egypt and the warnings given in the New Testament about the end times? 3. How can we apply the principle of heeding God's warnings in our daily lives, especially when faced with difficult decisions? 4. What does this passage teach us about the relationship between faith and obedience, and how can we cultivate this in our spiritual walk? 5. How can we be better stewards of God's creation, as seen in the care for livestock in this passage, in our current context? Exodus 9 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Exodus 9:19 NIV Exodus 9:19 NLT Exodus 9:19 ESV Exodus 9:19 NASB Exodus 9:19 KJV Exodus 9:19 Commentaries Bible Hub