Bible Study Questions
Exodus: Slavery to Salvation
- Prayer
- Summary
- The book of Exodus reveals God’s power and faithfulness as He delivers His people from slavery in Egypt and establishes a covenant with them at Mount Sinai. From the calling of Moses to the giving of the Law and the construction of the tabernacle, God demonstrates His desire to dwell among His people and points to the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ.
- Detailed Questions
- 1. Why did Pharaoh oppress the Israelites, and how did this fulfill God’s promises to Abraham? (Exodus 1:8–14; Genesis 15:13–14)
- 2. What was significant about Moses’ calling at the burning bush, and what name did God reveal to him? (Exodus 3:1–15)
- 3. How did Jesus use this name to establish His deity? Can you list these statements?
- 4. What signs did God give Moses to confirm his calling? (Exodus 4:1–17)
- 5. Can you name the plagues?
- 6. What were the specific instructions for the Passover, and why were they important? (Exodus 12:1–30)
- 7. How did God lead the Israelites through the Red Sea, and what role did Moses play? (Exodus 14:21–31)
- 8. How does the Passover lamb in Exodus prefigure Jesus as the Lamb of God? (Exodus 12:13; John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:18–19)
- 9. How is the provision of manna in the wilderness fulfilled in Jesus’ claim to be the Bread of Life? (Exodus 16:4–15; John 6:31–35)
- 10. What parallels exist between the giving of the Law at Sinai and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost? (Exodus 19:16–18; Acts 2:1–4; Hebrews 8:10)
- 11. How can God’s provision for the Israelites in the wilderness encourage you to trust Him in your current challenges?
- 12. What does it mean for you to live in the freedom that Christ has provided, as foreshadowed by the Exodus?
- Discussion