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Exodus chs. 16 By: Edward Short© 1.Ex. 16:1-3: How long have the Israelites been gone from Egypt? [One month.] They g______ against Moses, saying, “If only we had d_____ by the LORD'S hand in Egypt!” They had nostalgia for what place, what activity and what things? What more important thing did they forget? What about us today is similar to them? 2.Ex. 16:4-8: In the second half of ch. 16, God will begin to provide the Israelites with “manna.” According to vs. 4-8, why did God give them “manna”? It was to t___ them (v. 4), and so they would know what (vs. 6-7)? Moses said, “You are not grumbling against u__, but against the L____." 3.Ex. 16:9-12: When Aaron spoke to the people, they looked toward the desert and saw “the g____ of the LORD appearing in the cloud” (v. 10). Why do you think the Lord allowed the Israelites to see his glory? What was God’s attitude toward the Israelites at this (v. 12) time? 4.Ex. 16:12-15: What two kinds of food did God prepare for the Israelites? Some Bible scholars tell us that quails migrate annually in the area of North Africa and the Mediterranean. If this is so, what makes this a “miracle”? [See Clyde M. Woods, The Living Way Commentary on the Old Testament, s.v. Exodus 16:13.] (See also Num. 11:4-34.) 5.Ex. 16:12-15, 31: The second kind of food was m_____. In Hebrew, “What is it?” (v. 15) is pronounced “manna,” so the term “manna” means “What is it?” [See NIV footnote on v. 31.] How did Moses answer when the Israelites asked “What is it?” (v. 15)? 6.Ex. 16:16-30: What regulations did Moses give the Israelites regarding the manna? What indicates (proves) that the manna was a 40-year miracle that God performed for the Israelites? 1) The manna eaten by the Israelites was during a specific time: from when they left E____ until they [arrived where] (v. 35; see also Joshua 5:11-12.) 2) With the exception of one day, they were unable to keep the manna _______, otherwise it would _______ (19, 20, 29). 3) What day was the exception (22, 23)? 4) How many days a week did the manna appear (26, 29)? 5) A small amount of manna was kept in front of the Testimony for future generations (32-34); this manna did not s_____. 7.Ex. 16:16-30: Why did God promulgate these regulations regarding the manna? So the Israelites would [what]? Manna was an expression of the l___ that Jehovah God had for the Israelites. Manna also served as a regular reminder to the Israelites that they should completely t____ Jehovah. Too bad however that the Israelites often f_____ God’s love and grace. (See Deut. 8:1-5.) Do we enjoy and are we thankful for God’s grace and love today? How does God express his love to us in our lives today? 8.Ex. 16:20, 27: In what two ways did some people disobey Moses’ regulations? In the eyes of God, why were these actions so important? 9.Ex. 16:26-30: What were the Israelites to do on the sixth day (our Saturday) (26-30)? God said, “Tomorrow is to be a day of rest, a h____ S______ to the LORD” (23). Should Christians keep the Sabbath as a holy day? No. The New Testament teaches Christians to take Sunday as “the Lord’s day;” see Acts 20:7, 1 Cor. 16:2, etc. The church was established on a Sunday (Acts ch. 2). (Note: We will study this question in detail later.) 10.God gave manna, but what did the people have to do in order to eat it? As we study the Bible, we often see the principle that God extends his grace to man and man can receive it without cost, but man must do what? 11.Matthew 6:25-34: What did Jesus Christ teach his disciples (us) concerning “tomorrow”? Are we better at accepting his love and grace than the Moses-lead Israelites were? Why do you suppose that God had the Israelites’ history written down and preserved until today for us to read? (See 1 Cor. 10:1-6.) In what remote parts of your life do you need to hear these teachings of Jesus? (2004.10.24)(2005.5 Rev.) License Agreement for Bible Texts These Scriptures: • May not be altered or modified in any form. They must remain in their original context. • May not be sold or offered for sale in any form. • May not be used for commercial purposes (including, but not limited to, use in advertising or Web banners used for the purpose of selling online add space). • May be reprinted without modification for non-commercial use. • May be distributed without modification in electronic form for non-commercial use. A copy of this license (without modification) must also be posted with the text. • Are copyrighted by World Bible Translation Center. • Are not public domain. Any use of these Scriptures other than those listed above is prohibited. For additional rights and permission usage, or for clarification of any of the above, please contact World Bible Translation Center. Copyright © 1995, 2000 by World Bible Translation Center All rights reserved. World Bible Translation Center P.O. Box 820648 Fort Worth, Texas 76182 Telephone: 817-595-1664 Toll-Free in US: 888-54-BIBLE E-Mail: info@wbtc.com http://www.wbtc.com
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