Chapter 9: Moses Questions God

Exodus 5:22-6:13; 7:1-7

Q1 - Have you ever had a time in your life when you were caught up in the darkness before the storm and were unable to see how things could possibly work out? What did you learn from that experience? What could you see after the storm passed that you couldn’t see before?

A1 - Answers will vary, depending on personal experiences or your knowledge of what others have gone through.

Q2 - Various religions and cultures have deified the created rather than the Creator. Why do you think the Egyptians had so many gods? What does that say about the scope of power of any one of their gods? Name other religions or philosophies that worship what has been created.

A2 - Having multiple gods would indicate that none of them were powerful enough to control very much, so many gods were needed to cover all the bases. From ancient times, people in various ways have paid homage to the sun, moon, stars, and other forces of nature. Today, you may hear people appeal to the universe or consult their astrological forecast. These are all ways that people honor or seek guidance from what has been created rather than the Creator.

Q3 - God is God, and the various names given in the Bible emphasize his different characteristics. These articles will help you research further the names of God and what they mean:

“What Are the Names of God Found in the Bible?” (https://www.christianity.com/wiki/god/what-are-all-the-names-of-god.html)

“What are the different names of God, and what do they mean?” (https://www.gotquestions.org/names-of-God.html)

Which of God’s names are your favorite? How do they speak to you?

A3 - As you read through the list of the various names of God, you will see that they all describe His attributes. They reveal that our God is a multi-faceted, all powerful God. Pick several that are particularly meaningful to you and study them further.