Chapter 23
Vs 2 – What is your view of the masses/crowds in our culture?
Vs 3– Between the rich and poor whose side do you usually take? Why?
Vs 9 – Keep this verse in mind as the children of Israel go into the land God gives them. It may help you see their perspective. Not a correct perspective, but understandable.
Vs 15 – FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD – When did God bring you out of slavery ?
Vs 16 – FEAST OF HARVEST – Has there been a time in your life when you gave God the first of yourself?
FEAST OF INGATHERING – Have you recognized and reflected on what God has given you throughout a years time?
Vs 29 – Our enemy is sin. Do you recognize that God has been removing enemies from your life?
Vs 30 – We will read where the Israelites never took full possession of the land. Do see an area in your life where God has full possession? Write a prayer to God thanking Him for that area.
God told them what He was going to do and what their responsibility was to be. What responsibility does God want for you to accomplish in your life?
Vs 33 – How has your enemy (sin) been a snare?
Chapter 24
Vs 3 and 9 – Again we read, “All the words which the Lord has spoken we will do”. Verse 7 adds “and we will be obedient”. Continue to work through lasts weeks list from Chapter 19:8.
We sing “I surrender all” and truly mean it at the time. What changes the intent of your heart?
Vs 9 -FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH – Elders = old, aged, having authority. Hebrew word is za qen – pronounced zaw-kane
Vs 9 – Who would you choose to be an elder in your personal life?
Vs 11 – FUN STUFF – What would you serve God if He came to eat and drink with you?
Vs 14 – Hur and at least one of his sons will continue to serve God. In your life is there anyone in the next generation who continues to serve God?
Chapter 25
VS 2 – A contribution has been added to the Altar, pillar, and oath to God. A contribution was given to construct a sanctuary; a place for God to dwell among them (25:8)
Vs 2 – In your life how has God moved your heart to contribute to His dwelling place? (The dwelling place is in you)
Vs 10-40: God gave very specific instruction on how to build objects in His tabernacle. What objects has God asked us as followers to specifically build in our lives? Example; Character, Hebrews 13:5. Read 2nd Peter 1-5. It may help as a starting point.
Using what you wrote, write a prayer to God asking Him to perfect them in your life.
Chapter 26
Vs 6 –There were 50 loops on each side and then bound with 50 gold clasps to hold the curtain that enclosed the tabernacle. Read Colossians 3:14. According to this verse love binds everything together. Try to write 50 ways to show love or be love to fellow believers.
Vs 33 – A veil was placed between the holy place and the holy of holies. In our lives we can have a veil (sin) separating us from God. Ask God to show you if there is a veil in your life.
Chapter 27
Vs 9 -19: Look at your life as having a courtyard. What would you put at its entrance? Why?
What do you hope people see when they enter your life?
Vs 20 – The lamp was to burn continually. Here are some verses about lamps and light; Psalm 119:105, Proverbs 6:23, Matthew 5:14-16, John 1:4, John 1:9, John 9:5. Use one of these verses or one you choose, and personalize it as a continuing lamp or light in your life. Example – The spirit in me is the lamp of the Lord, God You use the lamp to search all the innermost parts of my life. Proverbs 20:27
Chapter 28
What do the clothes you wear say about you or your image?
Do you notice clothing on others? If so, do their clothes draw you to them or do you keep them at arm’s length?
Colors and clothing can evoke an emotion. What is your favorite color? Why?
What is your least favorite color? Why?
Vs 30 – What does this verse symbolize to you?
Do you usually make decisions using your emotions?
Vs 36-38. What does it mean to be holy to the Lord?
Aaron was asked to do difficult tasks as a priest for the Lord. What is the most difficult task God has asked you to do?
FROM THE PASTOR – What character(s) of God do you see?
How have you seen it/them in your life or in the lives of those you know?