◄ Exodus 16:20 ►
But they did not listen to Moses; some people left part of it until morning, and it became infested with maggots and began to smell. So Moses was angry with them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 16:20? 2. Why did some Israelites disobey Moses' command in Exodus 16:20? 3. How does Exodus 16:20 illustrate the importance of trusting God's provision? 4. What lessons can we learn about obedience from Exodus 16:20? 5. How does Exodus 16:20 connect to Jesus' teaching on daily bread? 6. How can we apply Exodus 16:20 to our daily reliance on God? 7. Why did some Israelites disobey God's command in Exodus 16:20 despite witnessing miracles? 8. What does Exodus 16:20 reveal about human nature and trust in divine provision? 9. How does Exodus 16:20 challenge the concept of obedience in faith? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 16? 11. What does the Bible say about letting go? 12. Why is there no clear archaeological or historical evidence that manna was a real, sustained food source for such a large group (Exodus 16)? 13. How can the miraculous appearance of manna every day (Exodus 16:4–5) be reconciled with natural laws or scientific explanations? 14. If Exodus 33:11 says Moses spoke with God 'face to face,' how do we reconcile this with Exodus 33:20 where God says no one can see His face and live? Discussion Questions 1. What does the spoilage of manna teach us about the importance of following God's instructions precisely? 2. How can we apply the lesson of daily reliance on God in our modern context, especially in areas where we tend to worry about the future? 3. In what ways does the account of manna in the wilderness connect to Jesus' teaching about being the "bread of life"? 4. How can we identify areas in our lives where we might be practicing partial obedience, and what steps can we take to fully align with God's will? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's provision in a surprising way. How did that experience strengthen your faith and trust in Him? Exodus 16 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the Israelites' grumbling reflect their faith in God? How do you grumble in your life and how does that reflect your faith? 2. How does God respond to the grumbling and complaints of the Israelites? What does this teach us about God's nature? 3. What can we learn from the divine provision of manna and quails? How does this apply to your life? 4. Why did God instruct the Israelites to gather only a day's portion of manna, and what happened when they disobeyed? 5. How does the principle of Sabbath rest apply in today's fast-paced life? 6. In what ways might God be testing your obedience today, as He did with the Israelites and the manna? 7. How can we cultivate a spirit of contentment, drawing from the Israelites' experience in the desert? 8. Why was it important for the Israelites to remember their time of eating manna in the wilderness? How does this apply to us today? 9. What does the manna symbolize in our Christian life today? 10. How does the preservation of manna serve as a testimony to future generations? 11. Can we see parallels between the Israelites' time in the desert and our own spiritual journey? 12. How does this passage speak to trusting God’s provision in your life? 13. How can you apply the lesson of the manna and quail in your life? 14. How does God’s response to the Israelites grumbling challenge your perspective of Him? 15. How does the concept of Sabbath being a day of rest apply in our modern society? 16. What does the Israelites' disobedience in storing manna tell us about human nature? 17. How does this passage speak to the concept of God's grace despite disobedience? 18. In what ways are you grumbling against God in your life right now, and how can you change your attitude? 19. How does this passage challenge your understanding of God’s provision and timing? 20. How can we remember and honor God's provision in our past, much like the Israelites were instructed to remember the manna? Links Exodus 16:20 NIV Exodus 16:20 NLT Exodus 16:20 ESV Exodus 16:20 NASB Exodus 16:20 KJV Exodus 16:20 Commentaries Bible Hub