◄ Exodus 9:10 ►
So they took soot from the furnace and stood before Pharaoh. Moses tossed it into the air, and festering boils broke out on man and beast. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 9:10? 2. How does Exodus 9:10 demonstrate God's power over creation and human health? 3. What can we learn about obedience from Pharaoh's response in Exodus 9:10? 4. How does the plague of boils connect to God's covenant with Israel? 5. In what ways can we trust God's sovereignty during personal trials and afflictions? 6. How should Exodus 9:10 influence our understanding of divine judgment and mercy today? 7. How does Exodus 9:10 demonstrate God's power over nature and human health? 8. What is the significance of boils in Exodus 9:10 within the context of the plagues? 9. How does Exodus 9:10 reflect God's judgment on Egypt's gods and beliefs? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 9? 11. What were the Ten Plagues of Egypt in the Bible? 12. 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? 13. If the magicians also suffered from the boils (Exodus 9:11), why is there no extra-biblical account of widespread sudden disease? 14. What evidence supports the occurrence of the Ten Plagues? Discussion Questions 1. How does the plague of boils reflect God's power and authority over creation? 2. In what ways can we guard against hardening our hearts like Pharaoh did? 3. How does the obedience of Moses and Aaron inspire us to follow God's commands in our own lives? 4. What are some modern-day "plagues" or challenges that can serve as reminders of the consequences of sin? 5. How can we find hope in God's deliverance, as seen in the account of the Exodus, in our personal struggles today? 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 9:10 NIV Exodus 9:10 NLT Exodus 9:10 ESV Exodus 9:10 NASB Exodus 9:10 KJV Exodus 9:10 Commentaries Bible Hub