◄ Exodus 20:20 ►
"Do not be afraid," Moses replied. "For God has come to test you, so that the fear of Him may be before you, to keep you from sinning." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 20:20? 2. How does Exodus 20:20 encourage us to overcome fear with faith in God? 3. What role does "fear of Him" play in preventing sin according to Exodus 20:20? 4. How can we apply the principle of "God has come to test you"? 5. How does Exodus 20:20 connect with Proverbs 9:10 about the fear of the Lord? 6. In what ways can we practice reverent fear of God in daily life? 7. What does Exodus 20:20 reveal about God's purpose for testing His people? 8. How does Exodus 20:20 address the concept of fear in relation to faith? 9. Why does God use fear as a tool according to Exodus 20:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 20? 11. James 1:13 states God does not tempt anyone, yet other passages show God testing people; how can these be reconciled? 12. Does God punish children for their fathers' sins? (Exodus 20:5 vs. Ezekiel 18:20) 13. Numbers 20:8-11 - Why does this passage seem inconsistent with Exodus 17:6 regarding the instructions God gives Moses for drawing water from a rock? 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. How does the fear of God as described in Exodus 20:20 differ from being afraid of God, and how can this understanding impact your daily walk with Him? 2. In what ways can the fear of God serve as a deterrent to sin in your life, and how can you cultivate this reverence? 3. How does Moses' role as a mediator in this passage foreshadow the work of Jesus Christ as our mediator? Reflect on how this impacts your relationship with God. 4. Consider a time when you felt tested by God. How did that experience strengthen your faith, and what did you learn about His character? 5. How can you apply the principle of living in holiness and reverence for God in your current circumstances, and what steps can you take to align more closely with His commandments? Exodus 20 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the commandment "You shall have no other gods before Me" mean to you personally? 2. How can you apply the principle of not taking God's name in vain in your daily life? 3. How does the commandment about the Sabbath reflect God's care for His creation? 4. Why do you think God included a commandment about honoring parents? 5. What does the prohibition against murder, adultery, theft, false testimony, and covetousness tell you about God's views on personal integrity and respect for others? 6. How did the Israelites react to God's display of power and what does this reveal about their understanding of God? 7. How can we balance a healthy fear of God with the knowledge of His love for us, based on Moses' words? 8. Why do you think God insisted on not having an altar built with stones shaped by tools? 9. How does God's command about not ascending His altar on steps relate to the principles of humility and respect in worship? 10. In a modern context, what might "making gods of silver or gold" look like, and how can we avoid this? 11. How does God's promise to come and bless the Israelites wherever His name is remembered encourage you in your faith? 12. Why might God have chosen to communicate these commandments at this particular point in the Israelites' journey? 13. How does understanding the Ten Commandments affect your view of God's character? 14. How can we practically honor the Sabbath day in our modern society? 15. Why do you think God associated keeping His commandments with loving Him? 16. How can we ensure that we do not "covet" in today's materialistic society? 17. What lessons can we draw from the Israelites' fear of God speaking directly to them? 18. How does the concept of the Sabbath day promote physical and mental well-being? 19. What does the instruction for building an altar tell us about God's desire for sincerity in worship? 20. How does the warning against exposing nakedness on the altar metaphorically relate to our attitude and behavior in worship? Links Exodus 20:20 NIV Exodus 20:20 NLT Exodus 20:20 ESV Exodus 20:20 NASB Exodus 20:20 KJV Exodus 20:20 Commentaries Bible Hub