Exodus Chapter 16 Summary
Murmuring of the people. Manna and quails given by God.
Discussion Questions for Exodus, Chapter 16
- How do verses 1-2 give us a bad example of how to treat leaders? What would have been a better way to approach Moses and Aaron?
- Based on verse 3, what do we learn about the faith in God that Israel has? How would a more genuine faith have expressed itself?
- What would have been a godly reaction to the issues of hunger in this passage? How is this different from Israel's reaction? What would your reaction have been in this situation?
- What is the relationship between blessing and testing in verse 4? How does this inform our understanding of God's blessings today?
- In this passage, do you identify more with the people who are grumbling or with Moses and God, who are being grumbled against? What lessons might this identification provide?
- How does this chapter teach us the importance of gratitude in our lives? Which verses are most helpful in showing this, and why?
- How does the manna teach the people to be dependent on God for their daily bread? How can we be aware of our dependence on God today?
- What do verses 22-23 teach us about rest? Is this principle applicable today? Why or why not?
- What does verse 32 teach about the importance of chronicling God's merciful acts? How are we forgetful of this today?
- Why do you think the people disobeyed God's commands in this chapter? Do we act in similar ways today? Why or why not?
Key Words/Phrase
Murmuring, v. 2.
Characters
God, Moses, Aaron.
Strong Verse(s)
4, 7, 12.