From the Palace to the Desert

What is important about Moses’ “baby in the basket” story? What are we meant to learn from this?

Why do you think Pharaoh's heart was so hard? What does it mean when someone’s heart is hardened toward God?

God asked the Israelites to do certain things to show they believed (for example, putting blood on the doorposts). Why didn't God just save them? What might we learn from this?

What can we learn from the behavior patterns of the Israelites?

The Tabernacle is a biblical example of how we can us art to glorify God. How does your church highlight arts? What ways you can use art for God’s glory?

What reasons did the Israelites have for complaining? (see Oct. 18). Why do you think they resisted God even though they'd seen so many miracles?

After many years of faith and obedience, Moses disobeyed God at Meribah. Why do you think this happened?

If you had to summarize Moses's core teaching in your own words, what would you say?

What can we learn from Moses about aging well?

What do you think were Moses's best qualities? Why? How can we imitate his example in these areas?

If you were to write a "Psalm 90" about what you've learned about God so far in your life, what might it say?

Explain why Jesus is superior to Moses.