◄ Exodus 32:16 ►
The tablets were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, engraved on the tablets. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 32:16? 2. How does Exodus 32:16 emphasize the divine origin of the Ten Commandments? 3. What does "inscribed by the finger of God" reveal about God's authority? 4. How can we apply the permanence of God's law in our daily lives? 5. Connect Exodus 32:16 with Jesus' fulfillment of the law in Matthew 5:17. 6. How does understanding God's direct involvement in Exodus 32:16 strengthen our faith? 7. How does Exodus 32:16 affirm the divine origin of the Ten Commandments? 8. Why is the writing of God significant in Exodus 32:16? 9. What does Exodus 32:16 reveal about God's relationship with Moses? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 32? 11. What did the Ark of the Covenant contain? 12. Is God depicted as a moral monster in scripture? 13. (Exodus 34:1) Why does this second set of commandments differ from those in Exodus 20, and which version should be considered authoritative? 14. Who is Jacob, also known as Israel? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding that the tablets were the work of God impact your view of the authority of Scripture in your life? 2. In what ways can you see God's direct involvement in your life, similar to how He inscribed the tablets? 3. How can you ensure that God's Word remains a permanent and guiding force in your daily decisions and actions? 4. Reflect on the covenant relationship you have with God through Christ. How does this relationship influence your obedience to His commandments? 5. What practical steps can you take to internalize God's Word, allowing it to be written on your heart and transform your life? Exodus 32 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the Israelites' demand for gods reveal about their spiritual state? 2. How does Aaron's response to the people's demand reflect his leadership? 3. Why do you think the Israelites were so quick to resort to idolatry? 4. How does Moses' intercession reflect his role as a leader and mediator? 5. In what ways do we sometimes replace God with our own 'golden calves' in our lives? 6. How does the destruction of the golden calf symbolize the rejection of idolatry? 7. What can we learn from God's response to the Israelites' disobedience? 8. Why do you think God decided to relent from the destruction of His people after Moses' intercession? 9. How can we prevent impatience from leading us away from God's commands? 10. How does the punishment that fell upon the Israelites reflect God's justice? 11. How does Moses' willingness to be blotted out of God's book show his love for the people? 12. What lessons can we take from Moses' leadership during this crisis? 13. How do God's justice and mercy intersect in His response to the Israelites' sin? 14. How does this episode illustrate the serious consequences of disobedience to God? 15. How do we respond when we see others engaging in actions contrary to God's commandments? 16. In what ways can we intercede for others like Moses did for the Israelites? 17. What steps can we take to seek atonement when we have sinned? 18. How does the episode of the golden calf apply to the modern-day context of idolatry? 19. How can we maintain faithfulness and patience during periods of waiting or uncertainty? 20. How does this narrative deepen our understanding of the consequences and forgiveness of sin in our own lives? Links Exodus 32:16 NIV Exodus 32:16 NLT Exodus 32:16 ESV Exodus 32:16 NASB Exodus 32:16 KJV Exodus 32:16 Commentaries Bible Hub