Welcome to session four of the seven-part Salvation History Bible Study! We hope you’ve been enjoying following along in this series with your family, friends, or parish Bible study.
This series is led by our founder, Curtis Martin, alongside Dr. Edward Sri, theologian and Senior Vice President of Apostolic Outreach at FOCUS, with special guest Heather Khym, SEEK Speaker and host of the Abiding Together podcast! Make sure to start with session one if you’re just now joining us on this journey through Salvation History.
- Session 4 Overview: Exodus and the Story of Moses
- What Will You Learn In This Bible Study?
- Discussion Questions
- What’s Next?
- Additional Resources
Session 4 Overview: Exodus and the Story of Moses
This session begins our deep dive into Exodus and continues to follow the covenantal journey of the Israelite people and their transformation under the guidance of Moses.
Remember that the story of Moses and the Exodus isn’t just an isolated event but a piece of a much larger puzzle in the big picture of salvation history. Think about how God’s covenant family grew from Noah’s simple family to an entire nation under Moses. This journey through the wilderness to the Promised Land is about the Israelites establishing themselves as a nation, which mirrors our spiritual journey as Christians from this life to heaven.
Beginning in Exodus, this book will set us up for what’s next: King David’s era and, eventually, Jesus’s coming, which expands this covenant to the entire world.
What Will You Learn In This Bible Study?
Key Highlights from the Discussion:
- The covenant journey through Genesis and Exodus: A recap of God’s covenant from Adam to Moses, emphasizing its evolution and importance in salvation history.
- God’s plan for Israel’s leadership: An understanding of the significance of Israel as God’s firstborn, illustrating its role as a leader among nations through faith.
- Moses and the Exodus: A focus on Moses’ leadership, The Plagues, Passover, the Exodus from Egypt, the reception of the Ten Commandments, and their importance in the journey towards salvation.
- Challenges of faith: A deeper understanding of the Israelites’ recurring failures and the implications of these moments for their covenant with God.
- Prophecies and promises: A discussion of prophecies regarding Israel’s future disobedience and God’s promise of redemption and enduring mercy.
Join Curtis Martin, Dr. Edward Sri, and Heather Khym as they explore Exodus, Chapters 1-12, and follow the Israelites on their journey to the Promised Land.
We encourage you to share this study with your friends, family, or parish Bible study. Unlock the secrets to meaningful Bible study leadership with our guide on how to lead a transformative Bible study.
Discussion Questions
Session Four: Moses
Small Group Discussion Guide
Exodus 1-12, 24, 32; Numbers 13-14; Deuteronomy 28, 30
Discussion Questions
- The Hebrew word for “serve” is “Avad.” It is used to describe the physical toil and labor of the Israelites but also connotes both work and worship. Therefore, the Israelites were not only held captive physically but spiritually as well. This theme of freedom to worship is critical for understanding the Exodus narrative. What did you learn about “serving” God in the chapter?
- God inflicted the plagues on Egypt and demonstrated His power over the pagan gods. What are some of the “pagan gods” of the culture we live in (i.e. success, popularity, fitness, education, or technology)? How can these things become idols in our lives? In what ways could we “sacrifice” these idols?
- The Passover was a bold challenge to the Israelites to make their faith public in a hostile environment. How does this challenge relate to us as Christians today? Have you ever felt like God was calling you to display your faith publicly, though you knew it might not be well-received? How did it turn out?
- Why was the sin of the golden calf so serious?
- Like the Israelites, sometimes we might have moments of deep closeness to God. At other times, we might turn away from him. How is God calling us to respond in each of these situations?
Download Discussion Questions — PDF
What’s Next in The Salvation History Bible Study Series?
Join us for the next session as we continue to explore the story of salvation history, moving into the stories of David in the book of Samuel. Follow along every day this week for each new session in this Salvation History Bible Study.
Additional Resources
See more from this session’s special guest, Heather Khym, from her talk at SEEK23.
For deeper learning, head over to FOCUS Equip to discover more resources on discipleship, like these Catholic Bible study guides, which are great for a bible study with your parish, friends, and family.
You can also check out our podcast with talks from our SEEK conference and our YouTube page for videos and more!
Give
