Monday: Read Exodus 19:1-25 (p.59-61*, end at “…and told them.”)

The Israelites were commanded to consecrate (to prepare and purify) themselves before they encountered God. Why do you think this was asked of them? In what ways do you prepare yourself to come before God in worship or prayer?

 

Tuesday: Read Exodus 20:1-21 (p.61-62, end at “…covenant with the Lord.”)

Why did God give laws for his people to follow? As believers in Jesus who are “not under the law but under grace” (Romans 6:14), how do you understand our relationship to the laws given by God in the Old Testament?

 

Wednesday: Read Exodus 24:3-25:9 (p.62-64, end at “…a bitter homecoming.”)

How does the collective response of the people—“everything the Lord has said we will do”—both encourage and challenge our commitment to obey God’s word today?

 

Thursday: Read Exodus 32:1-33:3 (p.64-67, end at “…on the way.”)

In what ways do we create our own ‘golden calves’? Are there certain things in your own life—success, money, relationships, etc—that you allow to take priority over your relationship with God?

 

Friday: Read Exodus 33:7-34:14 (p.67-69, end at “…a jealous God.”)

Moses refused to move on toward the Promised Land without God’s presence going with them. Do you ever find yourself seeking God’s blessings more than his actual presence in your life?

 

Saturday: Read Exodus 34:27-35, 40:34-38 (p.69-70)

God’s presence guided the Israelites on their journey. In what ways have you experienced the Holy Spirit (God’s presence within you) guiding your own journey?

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​* Page numbers are from The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. Copies are available in the lobby.