Chapter Summary

Judgments on rights of property; crimes against humanity.

Discussion Questions for Exodus, Chapter 22

1. What does accountability look like in this chapter?
2. Rather than going to jail, a thief was to restore what was stolen, along with an additional fee. What do you think was the significance of this? How do you think the requirement of restoration effected that society?
3. Why do you think it was not enough for a thief to simply return what was stolen? Why do you think he was required to return more than what he took?
4. Read verse 3. What is the difference between killing a thief in the night versus during the day? What does this tell us about the rights of the man that was a thief?
5. Are there themes and concepts from this chapter that you could apply to life today? If so, what would that look like in today's context? What does this look like in light of the new covenant established in the New Testament? How could it be done in a way that keeps God’s heart at the foundation?
6. What is your understanding of the terms “restitution” and “repentance”? What connections do you see between these two in this chapter?
7. What do the laws seen in verses 16-17 teach us about marriage? How would these laws have protected women?
8. Verse 21 says, “You shall not wrong a sojourner or oppress him, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt.” (ESV) How would this example help the people better understand this command? What things would the people have called to mind when they were told this? How do your personal experiences impact the way that you treat others?
9. “You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.” (Exodus 22:28, ESV) What does it mean to revile God? What would bring someone to do this? How is God calling us to treat people placed in leadership over us?
10. Verse 29 is about giving God your best and fullest. This may look different for each person. How can you give God your best?

Key Words/Phrase

Judgments, 21:1.

Characters

God, Moses.

Strong Verse(s)

29, 30, 31.