◄ Deuteronomy 32:15 ►
But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked--becoming fat, bloated, and gorged. He abandoned the God who made him and scorned the Rock of his salvation. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 32:15? 2. How does Deuteronomy 32:15 warn against the dangers of prosperity and complacency? 3. What does "Jeshurun grew fat and kicked" reveal about Israel's spiritual condition? 4. How can we avoid becoming complacent in our faith like Jeshurun? 5. What other Scriptures warn against forgetting God in times of prosperity? 6. How can we ensure gratitude and humility in times of abundance today? 7. Why did Jeshurun grow fat and reject God in Deuteronomy 32:15? 8. How does Deuteronomy 32:15 reflect human tendencies towards complacency and ingratitude? 9. What historical context explains Israel's behavior in Deuteronomy 32:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 32? 11. Deuteronomy 32:15’s reference to Israel “growing fat” before abandoning God—does this correspond with any documented economic or agricultural boom in the region? 12. What does "God of Jeshurun" mean? 13. Why did Jeshurun grow fat and forsake God? 14. Why did Jeshurun grow fat and forsake God? Discussion Questions 1. How does the name "Jeshurun" reflect both the identity and the failure of Israel in this passage? 2. In what ways can prosperity lead to spiritual complacency in our own lives, and how can we guard against it? 3. How does the metaphor of God as "The Rock" provide comfort and assurance in your personal faith journey? 4. What are some practical ways we can ensure we do not forget God and His works in our daily lives? 5. How can the history of Israel's rebellion serve as a warning and guide for the modern church? What specific lessons can we apply today? Deuteronomy 32 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Moses depict the character of God in verses 1-4? 2. In what ways have you personally experienced God as the "Rock" in your life? 3. Why might prosperity, as seen in verses 15, lead to forgetting God? 4. How can the perils of complacency be relevant in today’s world? 5. Contrast God’s reaction to Israel’s unfaithfulness in verses 19-25 with His redemption promise in verses 39-43. 6. How do consequences act as reminders or lessons for us, both biblically and in contemporary life? 7. What do verses 26-27 reveal about God's intentions behind His judgments? 8. How can you prevent yourself from becoming complacent in your relationship with God? 9. What does this chapter teach about the dangers of attributing our success to our own strength and not God? 10. How do false idols manifest in modern society? 11. How does this chapter speak to the idea of collective responsibility? 12. Why might God choose to use a song to convey such a powerful message? 13. How do verses 39-43 showcase God’s sovereignty and grace? 14. Reflect on a time you felt distant from God. What were the reasons and how did you find your way back? 15. How can we use the lessons from "The Song of Moses" to guide our communities and nations today? 16. What does it mean to you personally that God is a God of both judgment and redemption? 17. How do you reconcile with the contrasting nature of God being both a loving parent and a righteous judge? 18. How does Deuteronomy 32 challenge you to view your relationship with God? 19. In what ways can we ensure we don't take God's blessings for granted? 20. Reflect on the role of memory in this chapter. How can remembering God's past faithfulness bolster faith in present challenges? Links Deuteronomy 32:15 NIV Deuteronomy 32:15 NLT Deuteronomy 32:15 ESV Deuteronomy 32:15 NASB Deuteronomy 32:15 KJV Deuteronomy 32:15 Commentaries Bible Hub