◄ Exodus 10:23 ►
No one could see anyone else, and for three days no one left his place. Yet all the Israelites had light in their dwellings. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 10:23? 2. How does Exodus 10:23 demonstrate God's power over creation and human limitations? 3. What can we learn about obedience to God from the Israelites' experience? 4. How does the darkness in Exodus 10:23 foreshadow spiritual darkness in the New Testament? 5. How can we trust God to guide us through our own "darkness"? 6. What steps can we take to ensure we "had light" in our homes today? 7. How did the Israelites have light during the darkness in Exodus 10:23? 8. What is the significance of darkness in Exodus 10:23? 9. How does Exodus 10:23 demonstrate God's power over nature? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 10? 11. What natural or astronomical phenomenon could explain the dense darkness (Exodus 10:21–23) that affected only Egypt? 12. What were the Ten Plagues of Egypt in the Bible? 13. How could the sun “stand still” in Joshua 10:13 without catastrophic effects on Earth? 14. Joshua 15:63 states that the men of Judah could not dislodge the Jebusites from Jerusalem; how does this align with claims of total conquest elsewhere in the book? Discussion Questions 1. How does the plague of darkness in Egypt demonstrate God's power and authority over creation? 2. In what ways does the light given to the Israelites during the plague of darkness symbolize God's provision for His people today? 3. How can we apply the concept of spiritual light in our daily lives, especially when facing challenging or "dark" situations? 4. What does the contrast between the Egyptians' darkness and the Israelites' light teach us about God's judgment and mercy? 5. How can the account of the plagues, including the darkness, encourage us to trust in God's deliverance and timing in our own lives? Exodus 10 Bible Study Questions 1. How does God's power manifest throughout this chapter? 2. Discuss the implications of Pharaoh's hardened heart. How does this affect his decision-making? 3. What do the plagues signify in the context of God's relationship with Egypt and His people, Israel? 4. How does Moses demonstrate his faith and obedience to God in this chapter? 5. In what ways do the actions of the Egyptian officials differ from Pharaoh? What does this reveal about leadership and responsibility? 6. How does the locust plague reflect the spiritual condition of Egypt? 7. Why do you think the LORD allowed the Israelites to have light in their dwellings during the darkness plague? 8. Discuss the importance of the phrase "Let my people go, so that they may worship Me." What does this reveal about God's intentions? 9. How does Pharaoh's reaction to the plagues reflect the human tendency to resist God's will? 10. Why was it important for Moses to insist that the livestock also be allowed to go with the Israelites? 11. How do the plagues and Pharaoh's response to them enhance our understanding of sin's consequences? 12. Discuss the concept of repentance as demonstrated by Pharaoh. What can we learn from his interaction with Moses and Aaron? 13. How can Moses' role as an intercessor for the Egyptians inform our understanding of prayer and mediation? 14. How does the narrative of the plagues influence our understanding of God's justice and mercy? 15. In what ways does this chapter illuminate the struggle between human will and divine plan? 16. If faced with similar plagues today, how would our response be similar or different from Pharaoh's? 17. How might we see and respond to "hardened hearts" in our society today? 18. How can we apply the lessons from this chapter to our relationship with God? 19. How does God's dealings with the Egyptians influence our perspective on His character and commitment to His people? 20. In the light of this chapter, how can we better understand the importance of obedience and worship in our lives? Links Exodus 10:23 NIV Exodus 10:23 NLT Exodus 10:23 ESV Exodus 10:23 NASB Exodus 10:23 KJV Exodus 10:23 Commentaries Bible Hub