Old Testament: Exodus 21 - 40
In chapter 21, for what purpose would a man get his ear pierced?
In 22:2-3 there were two different rules for killing an intruder in someone's home. Why is there a different rule for daytime than at night?
God says in 23:3-4, "If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to return it. If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it." This shows that treating others with respect should outweigh negative feelings we might have toward someone. Are you able to do this?
In chapter 24 Moses and others saw God and describe, "Under his feet was something like a pavement made of lapis lazuli, as bright blue as the sky." Ezekiel 1:22 describes, "something like a vault (This can mean an arched roof. The NASB calls it an "expanse"), sparkling like crystal, and awesome." Ezekiel was looking from below up through the "vault" to see God on a throne. John describes, "and before the throne there was something like a sea of glass, like crystal." (Revelation 4:6). These men, centuries apart, describe something similar (though Ezekiel is viewing it from below, Moses and John from above). Why is this in the Bible?
How were the materials for the tabernacle obtained?
What was the purpose of the veil in chapter 26?
In 28:2 God said, "Make sacred garments for your brother Aaron to give him dignity and honor." Why was it important for Aaron, as high priest, to have dignity and honor?
What was the purpose in chapter 29 of putting blood on the right ear lobes, thumbs, and big toes of Aaron and his sons?
In chapter 30, why do you think God required each person to make a payment when they were counted in a census?
Why were the formulas for sacred anointing oil and sacred incense not to be used for anything else?
For what purpose was Bezalel filled with the Spirit of God?
Why did the people want Aaron to make them gods in chapter 32? Why would anyone worship a god who had been made by hand?
In 33:15 Moses said, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here." Do you have the same desire for God's presence?
Why didn't God want Israel to make treaties with the nations that they were to drive out of the Promised Land?
Why did Moses have people stop contributing materials for the tabernacle in chapter 36?
Was there more gold or silver in the tabernacle? What was most of the silver used for?
At the end of chapter 39 Moses inspected everything that had been made for the tabernacle. What did he find?
What was the significance in chapter 40 when "the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle"?
Psalms 15 - 17
Psalm 15 teaches that the blameless may live in God's presence and gives examples of righteous living like speaking the truth, keeping an oath, or not accepting a bribe. What is the purpose of this psalm if all have sinned and there is no one who is blameless?
David wrote in 16:2, "You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing." Do you have this same attitude? Does this attitude change the way you set priorities?
What does the prayer in 17:8 mean, "Keep me as the apple of your eye"?
New Testament: Matthew 17 - 20
In chapter 17 why did Jesus tell Peter they were exempt from the two-drachma temple tax and then do a miracle so they could pay the tax?
In chapter 18, what did Jesus promise if two or three people would gather in His name?
How is marriage defined in 19:4-6?
In chapter 19 the disciples rebuked those who were bringing children to Jesus. Why did Jesus display a different attitude toward children than His disciples?
In 20:26 Jesus said, "whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant." What opportunities do you have to serve others?
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