Life of Moses - Exodus 21-14

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Lesson     9                                                                          Passage Exodus 21-24

Content (List of Topics or Events)

God’s Civil Laws and Justice described for Israel (Exodus 21-23:13) a. Justice for Servants (21:1-11) b. Justice and liabilities parents, slaves and others (21:12-27) c. Liabilities for damages caused by livestock (21:28-36) d. Restitution for stealing and damages (22:1-17) e. Conduct of holy people (22:18-23:13)

God’s Festivals of Celebration and the “I will” actions in response. (Exodus 23:14-31) a. Three festivals to the Lord  (23:14-19) b. Angel of the Lord ahead of His people (23:20-26) c. God “I will” confound enemies  (23:27-30) d. God “I will” give you the lands of promise (23:31-33)

God’s Glory visible in Covenant and Commands while Moses meets with God (Exodus 24) a. God invites Moses and elders to come to him   (24:1-2) b.  People say they will follow God’s laws (24:3-4) c. People sacrificed to God confirming covenant (24:5-8) d. Glory of the Lord seen (24:9-18)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
God’s Civil Laws and Justice described for Israel	Exodus 21-23:13
God’s Festivals of Celebration and the “I will” actions in response.	Exodus 23:14-31
God’s Glory visible in Covenant and Commands while Moses meets with God	Exodus 24

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Civil laws, festivals and covenants established for God’s holy nation

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

To learn that a holy people are respectful of each other, celebrates the Holy God and maintain the covenant relationship with Him

Specific Application Questions

1.	What how do you reflect God in your lifestyle; are you generous?
2.	How do you celebrate your relationship with God beyond Sunday Morning?
3.	Is God’s glory visible in you?
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Principles to Remember

1.	God has ordained our laws so that we are respectful of each other
2.	We have much to celebrate in the provisions of God going before us
3.	The glory of God is visible as we reflect Him in our lives
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BSF Life of Moses - Exodus 19-20

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Lesson     8                                                                            Passage Exodus 19-20

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Going to the Mountain of God (Exodus 19) a. 1st call of God to Moses -tell Israelites how to be a holy nation with peoples agreement (19:1-8) b. 2nd call of God to Moses- people consecrated before meeting God (19:9-15) c. 3rd call on 3rd day to Moses with warning to people to stay off holy mountain (19:16-24)

The commandments of God (Exodus 20:1-17) a. Commandments about God being 1st and only God  (20:1-6) b. Commandment to not misuse Lord’s name (20:7) c. Commandment about Sabbath to God; rest  (20:8) d. Commandments about how we treat each other (20:9-17)

Fear and Honor of God brings blessing (Exodus 20:18-26) a. People’s request to have Moses speak to them  (20:18-19) b.  Moses speaks and God uses him to have no other gods before Him (20:20-22) c. God’s request to make an alter; wherever God is honored blessing (20:23-26)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Going to the Mountain of God	Exodus 19
The Commandments of God	Exodus 20:1-17
Fear and Honor of God brings blessing	Exodus 20:18-26

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Ascending God’s Mountain, Moses receives instruction; consecration requirement and Commandments

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

To learn that God is holy and requires that we honor Him as our God; likewise we are to love our neighbor as ourselves.

Specific Application Questions

1.	How do I come before the Lord?
2.	How do I keep his commands in my life?
3.	In what ways do I honor the Lord as holy and what specific blessings do I receive?
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Principles to Remember

1.	God asks for us to come before Him
2.	Keeping God’s commands demonstrate our heart for Him
3.	Honoring God through our worship brings blessings
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BSF Life of Moses Exodus 15:22-18:27

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Lesson     7                                                                           Passage Exodus 15:22-18:27

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Israelite Discontented Grumbling with God’s Response (Exodus 15:22-17:7) a. Grumbled for water – Lord shows Moses wood with listening test (15:22-27) b. Grumbled for food – Lord provides manna and quail with test follow instructions (16:1-36) c. Grumbled for Water with demonstration that Lord was present (17:1-7)

Israel victory over Amalekites with Moses raising staff of God (Exodus 17:8-16) a. Amalekites attach Israel  (17:8) b. Moses selects Joshua to fight Amalekites and Moses supported in holding up staff of God for victory (17:9-13) c. Scroll and Alter created to remember  (17:14-16)

Jethro visits with recommendation for appointing judges and delegating authority (Exodus 18:1-27) a. Jethro visits with Moses’ wife and sons telling of God’s doing  (18:1-10) b.  Jethro delighted in God’s work and brings offering (18:1) c. Crossing the sea and Egyptians killed (14:15-31) d. Praise to the Lord (15:1-21)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Israelite Discontented Grumbling with God’s Response	Exodus 15:22-17:7
Israel victory over Amalekites with Moses raising staff of God	Exodus 17:8-16
Jethro visits with recommendation for appointing judges and delegating authority	Exodus 18:1-27

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Exodus brings grumbling, manna and victory while under God’s banner

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

To learn that God hears our cries, wants us to follow His guidance, be satisfied in His abundance  and to see victory over our enemies.

Specific Application Questions

1.	Where don’t you trust in God’s provision and balk at Him?
2.	In what ways to you need to get under God’s banner for victory over your enemies (sin)?
3.	What things do you need to let go of and let others handle?
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Principles to Remember

1.	God will provide
2.	Relying on Jesus will bring victory over your enemies.  Only Trust Him
3.	God doesn’t want you to do it all; just your part
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