◄ Exodus 20:19 ►
"Speak to us yourself and we will listen," they said to Moses. "But do not let God speak to us, or we will die." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 20:19? 2. How does Exodus 20:19 emphasize the need for a mediator between God and man? 3. What does the Israelites' fear in Exodus 20:19 reveal about God's holiness? 4. How does Exodus 20:19 connect to Jesus as our mediator in Hebrews 9:15? 5. How can we approach God with reverence, as seen in Exodus 20:19? 6. What practical steps can we take to listen to God's voice today? 7. Why did the Israelites fear hearing directly from God in Exodus 20:19? 8. How does Exodus 20:19 reflect the human response to divine revelation? 9. What does Exodus 20:19 reveal about the nature of God's communication with humanity? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 20? 11. 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? 12. 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? 13. Numbers 21:8-9 - Why would God command Moses to create a bronze serpent, seemingly at odds with prohibitions against idol-making in Exodus 20? 14. (Exodus 34:1) Why does this second set of commandments differ from those in Exodus 20, and which version should be considered authoritative? Discussion Questions 1. How does the Israelites' fear of God's voice at Sinai reflect our own attitudes towards God's holiness today? 2. In what ways does Moses' role as a mediator foreshadow the work of Jesus Christ? How does this understanding impact your relationship with God? 3. How can we cultivate a healthy fear of the Lord in our daily lives, balancing reverence with the love and grace offered through Christ? 4. What are some practical ways we can ensure we are listening to God's voice today, and how can we discern it from other influences? 5. How does the concept of obedience to God's Word and His appointed leaders manifest in the life of a believer today, and what challenges might we face in this area? 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 20:19 NIV Exodus 20:19 NLT Exodus 20:19 ESV Exodus 20:19 NASB Exodus 20:19 KJV Exodus 20:19 Commentaries Bible Hub