◄ Exodus 22:23 ►
If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me in distress, I will surely hear their cry. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 22:23? 2. How does Exodus 22:23 emphasize God's concern for the vulnerable in society? 3. What actions can we take to protect widows and orphans today? 4. How does Exodus 22:23 connect with James 1:27 about caring for orphans? 5. Why is God's response to injustice in Exodus 22:23 significant for believers? 6. How can we ensure our community reflects the compassion shown in Exodus 22:23? 7. What does Exodus 22:23 reveal about God's concern for the vulnerable in society? 8. How does Exodus 22:23 reflect the justice system in ancient Israel? 9. Why is God's anger emphasized in Exodus 22:23 regarding the mistreatment of widows and orphans? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 22? 11. How should we care for widows according to scripture? 12. In Psalm 146:9, why do fatherless children and widows still suffer if God truly intervenes on their behalf? 13. Exodus 22:2-3: Is there evidence outside the Bible supporting or questioning the practice of killing a thief at night but not during the day? 14. If God is omnipresent, why does He appear hidden when the innocent suffer? (Psalm 10:1) Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding God's character as described in Exodus 22:23 influence the way we treat vulnerable individuals in our community? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we are not guilty of mistreating those who are vulnerable, as warned against in this verse? 3. How can we practically "cry out" to God in times of distress, and what assurance do we have that He will hear us? 4. What are some modern-day examples of vulnerable groups that we, as Christians, should be particularly mindful of protecting and supporting? 5. How do the teachings in Exodus 22:23 connect with the New Testament's emphasis on caring for widows and orphans, and how can we apply this in our church community today? Exodus 22 Bible Study Questions 1. How do the laws on theft and restitution reflect God's value of justice? 2. What do the laws regarding property damage reveal about personal responsibility? 3. How do the laws concerning the protection of virgins reflect God's concern for the dignity and worth of individuals? 4. In what ways do the laws against sorcery, bestiality, and idolatry demonstrate God's demand for purity? 5. How do the laws about protecting foreigners, widows, and orphans challenge societal norms of the time? 6. What principles of fairness and compassion can we glean from the laws on lending and borrowing? 7. How can the law regarding not charging interest to a poor person inform our economic practices today? 8. Why does God demand respect for leaders and prohibition of blasphemy? 9. How do the laws about offering the firstborn sons, cattle, and sheep emphasize the importance of sacrifice and dedication to God? 10. What does the law against eating the meat of a mauled animal signify about God's expectations for his holy people? 11. How might the law on handling an animal borrowed from a neighbor inform our responsibilities in modern-day situations of borrowing or lending? 12. How can the laws concerning stolen goods found in the possession of a thief apply to current laws and regulations? 13. How might the laws protecting the rights of a virgin woman speak to our contemporary understanding of consent and respect in relationships? 14. What do the laws about restitution teach us about repairing harm in our own communities today? 15. How do the provisions for widows and orphans reflect God's care for the vulnerable, and how can we apply this principle in our society? 16. How can the laws regarding lending without interest to the poor shape our understanding of economic justice today? 17. How do the laws concerning the treatment of foreign residents challenge our attitudes toward immigrants and refugees today? 18. Why is there such a severe penalty for idolatry and how does this relate to our worship practices today? 19. How does the command not to blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people influence our speech and attitudes towards authorities today? 20. How does the prohibition of eating the meat of a mauled animal relate to issues of food ethics and health in contemporary society? Links Exodus 22:23 NIV Exodus 22:23 NLT Exodus 22:23 ESV Exodus 22:23 NASB Exodus 22:23 KJV Exodus 22:23 Commentaries Bible Hub