Exodus 5-Study Notes
Study:
Exodus 5
Store-“Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter
what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to
Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Apply-Joy.
Prayer. Thankfulness
Learn-Moses’
First Encounter with Pharaoh
***As you
read Chapter 5 and the rest of Exodus I want you to mark in your Bibles or
somewhere every time Moses asks Pharaoh to let the people go. We will discuss
the meaning of this later on. ***
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Exodus
5
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In this chapter we are going to focus on 4
things as we study.
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1. Obedience
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2. Persistence
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3. Suffering
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4. The Source
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1. Obedience
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Exodus 5:1-2
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Refer back to Exodus 3:16-18. What did God
command Moses to do?
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According to Exodus 5:1-2 how did Moses show his
obedience to God?
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Read Psalm 37:23-24. In what ways did God
fulfill this promise to Moses? (Re-read Exodus 3 and 4 then re-read Exodus 5 to
see how God directed Moses’ every step.)
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List 5 specific steps God gives Moses prior to
Chapter 5.
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3.
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5.
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How does this reveal the truth of God’s promise
in Psalm 37:23-24?
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Why does God require obedience?
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What response did Moses receive from Pharaoh?
(Exodus 5:2) Why?
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2. Persistence
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Exodus
5:3-5
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Why were Moses and Aaron so persistent?
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Why is it important to God that we be persistent
in our faith, obedience, and telling others about Christ?
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Read Matthew 7:7-8 what benefits do we receive
in being persistent?
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Now read Luke 18:1-8-What does God teach you
about the persistent widow?
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In what
three areas do we grow in, when we stay persistent in prayer?
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2.
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3.
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What point does the Lord make through Pharaoh?
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What lesson can we learn from his response?
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3.
Suffering
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Exodus
5:6-18
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Suffering comes in all different forms and for
many different reasons. What caused the
Israelites even greater suffering?
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The Lord knew the demand Pharaoh would place
upon the Israelites, yet He allowed it. This can be a scary revelation for many
Christians. Yet, one that instills a greater sense of trust in God. It can also
reveal the true heart of man who endures suffering.
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List every demand that was placed upon them and
the suffering that occurred due to the strict demand.
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How did the Israelites respond?
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How do you respond in times of suffering? What
would be revealed about you?
There has never been
a greater suffering than the one Jesus endured for us. Flip over to Isaiah 53.
How did Jesus react during His time
of suffering?
If we are to be like Christ in all
ways, what is the greatest lesson we can learn from Christ’s example?
How can these passages encourage us
during times of suffering?
During times of suffering, seek the Lord and let Him reveal
the truth of why you are suffering. Is it because of sin or because of your
obedience to stand up and out for Christ?
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4. The
Source
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Exodus
5:19-23
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During times of suffering and hardship do you
turn to man first or God first?
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Who was the first person the Israelite foremen
turned to?
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According to their response in verse 21, what
was the outcome from their meeting with Pharaoh?
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Who did
Moses turn to?
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There are
two things Moses did in his meeting with God.
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1. He
questioned God
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2. He
doubted God.
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According
to James 1:2-4 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 what should our response be?
Three things to apply
from this chapter
1.
When we encounter situations similar to
Moses’ we need to let God deal with the consequences of our obedience to
Him.
2.
Let even our RE-actions be godly
3.
Psalm 37:23-24-“The steps of the godly are directed by the Lord. He delights in every
detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will not fall, for the Lord
holds them by the hand.”
Be blessed sweet
ones!
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