Week 5

Week 5, Day 1: Monday, 02 February 2009 Exodus 7, 8 What does it mean when the Bible says that God will “harden Pharaoh’s heart.” (7:3) What will the Egyptians know when God frees His people from Egypt? (7:5) How hold was Moses when he began his mission? (7:7) Can you look at Moses’ life and see how God had been preparing him for this the whole time? What was Pharaoh’s response to the miracles of God? (7:11) What does Moses want Pharaoh to know? (8:10) Do miracles or does proof of God’s existence always change a hardened heart? (8:15) Is Moses “judging” Pharaoh in 8:29 by pointing out his deceit? Proverbs 2 What does it take to understand the fear of the Lord and to find the knowledge of God? (2:1-5) Where do you find wisdom? (2:6) Where do you find protection? (2:8) Wisdom must go from your brain to your _____. (2:10) Matthew 21 Did Jesus avoid all conflict? (21:12) How does doubt affect you? (21:22, 23) Is faith important to prayer?: (21:23) From whom did Jesus face the greatest opposition? (21:23) What do you think the prostitutes and tax collectors understood about “the way of righteousness” that the chief priests did not? (21:28-32) Week 5, Day 2: Tuesday, 03 February 2009 Exodus 9, 10

What was God’s purpose for allowing Pharaoh’s continued rebellion? (9:16) How far will people go to defend their pride despite the consequences? (10:7) What is Pharaoh’s response to the messenger of God’s Word? (10:28) Proverbs 3 Where are we to keep God’s commands? (3:1) What should be written on your heart (3:1) Will God’s ways always make sense to you? (3:5) Who do most people trust more than God? (3:7) Compare 3:7 with 1:25. Who does God discipline? (3:12) Do you sleep well at night? (3:24, 25) How freely should you give to others? (3:28) Does God reveal His plans to His faithful servants? (3:32) Does God give you what you dish out? (3:34) Matthew 22 What were the invitees focused on when the king was calling? (22:5) What happens to those who reject the invitation? (22:7) What are the right wedding clothes? (22:11) Look at Isaiah 61:10, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Philippians 1:11 and Philippians 3:9 Why were the Sadducees wrong about what they believed about God? (22:29) What is your best defense against false teachings? Can you be an expert of the law without knowing God? (22:35) What does God desire from you above all else? (22:37-40) Week 5, Day 3: Wednesday, 04 February 2009 Exodus 11, 12

Compare 11:3 with Proverbs 16:7. Did God give very specific guidance as to how he was to be worshipped? (12:1-11) Did he expect obedience to every detail? What protected the Jew from destruction? (12:13) What were religious ceremonies intended to do? (12:26, 27) How many people entered the desert? (12:37) Were they all Jews? (12:38) How much water would that many people require each day in a desert? How much food? Why was the dough without yeast? (12:39) Proverbs 4 What is the most precious possession? (4:7) Do sinners understand their own sin? (4:19) Does the state of your spirit affect the state of your body? (4:22) What should you protect above anything else? (4:23) Why? Does what you say, what you focus on, and what you do affect your heart? (4:24-27) Matthew 23 How did Jesus counsel his followers to deal with corrupt leadership? (23:1-3) How does Jesus expect leaders to deal with those having trouble meeting the standard (23:4) Who were the religious leaders trying to glorify in their religious activity? (23:5-7) How does Jesus expect Christians to act as his Ambassadors? (23:8-11) Why is Jesus so hard on those who claim to represent God? (23:14) What type of religion do the self-righteous practice? (23:23) What does God see behind the activities of people? (23:25-28) What does Jesus know will happen to those who choose to follow him? (23:34-36)

Week 5, Day 4: Thursday, 05 February 2009 Exodus 13, 14 What did God want to ensure His people never forgot? (13:9) Does God know your limits? (13:17) Why does God allow the Jews to be attacked by the Egyptians? (14:4) Though the Jews “went up out of Egypt armed for battle (13:18),” who would fight for them? (14:14) Did the Israelites travel through deep waters or shallow waters? (14:22, 28, 29) Proverbs 5 How should you handle temptation? (5:8) What do you not want to say at the end of your life? (5:12-14) Matthew 24 How many questions do the disciples ask Jesus to answer? (24:3) What does Jesus say will happen before the end (24:14) Can anyone tell you when the end is coming? (24:36) Did Jesus take the story of Noah literally? (24:37) Will the end be a surprise? (24:39, 44) What did Jesus to command us to do with the end in the uncertain future? (24:44) Week 5, Day 5: Friday, 06 February 2009 Exodus 15, 16 Did mighty waters destroy the Egyptian army or shallow waters? (15:5, 8, 10) Who is your strength and your salvation, and how then should you act? (15:1-3) What is God’s love like? (15:13) Will God always lead you on pleasant paths? (15:22,23) Why is this? (15:25)

What affect does adversity have on people? (16:2, 3) When God tests, what is He looking to see? (16:4) When we lash out at others, who are we really grumbling against? (16:8) Proverbs 6 If your mouth gets you in trouble with someone, what should you do? (6:3-5) A corrupt mouth reveals what is in your ______. (6:14) A deceitful heart stirs up ______ (6:14), and eventually, the deceitful person will be ______________. (6:15) How should we treat God’s Word? (6:21-23) Are there always consequences for your actions? (6:27) Matthew 25 Can anyone else prepare you for eternity? (25:7) Is there a last chance? (25:12) What does God expect you to do with the Good News and gifts He has given you? (25:14-32) Is there a hell, and will many spend eternity there? (25:41) Who is there now? Week 5, Day 6: Saturday, 07 February 2009 Exodus 17, 18 What causes quarrels? (17:2, 3) Who was Jethro? (18:1) What was Moses willing to accept from his father-in-law? (18:19) What was the requirement to be an official for Moses Israel? (18:20, 21) Proverbs 7 How does God want you to treat His Word? (7:1-3) Psalm 13

Does it sometimes feel like God has abandoned you? (13:1) Does is sometimes seem like there is no justice? (13:2) What kind of love does God have for His children? (13:5) Week 5, Day 7: Sunday, 8 February 2009 Exodus 19, 20 What did God intend for His people to be? (19:5, 6) Does your sin affect generations? (20:5) What is man’s response to the presence of God? (20:19) Would hearing directly from God be enough to keep people from sinning? (20:20:22) Proverbs 8 Is wisdom hard to find? (8:1) Who can gain understanding (8:5) What is the difference between knowledge and discretion? (8:12) Seeking wisdom is something you must do _____. (8:34) What happens if you don’t seek wisdom? (8:36) Psalms 14, 15 Who says there is no God? (14:1) Who does good on earth? (14:4) What are the character traits desired of God’s people? (15:1-5)