C. Thought and Discussion Questions

1. Israel endured a great deal in the service of the Egyptians, but “could not endure suffering in the service of God.” What a commentary on human nature! (p. 128) What’s the reason?

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2. The second paragraph on page 129 is a challenge to self-control and self-denial in appetite. Compare with CD 380. Note that only bread and water are promised in the time of trouble.SR-SG 36.4

3. Manna was “daily bread,” and yet many in Israel tried to store it up. What application can be made to prayer and Bible study? (p. 130)

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4. It is said that when Israel let go their hold on God’s strength and trusted in their own power “they would be even weaker than their enemies” who did not know God. (p. 134) How does backsliding affect a person?

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5. Why was cleanliness so important as Israel prepared to receive the law at Sinai? Is there any application today? (p. 138)

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6. How is Sabbathkeeping a guard against theories of evolution? (p. 141)

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7. It is said that “the Sabbath, especially, was given for the benefit of man and for the honor of God.” (p. 141) What are the benefits and how do we honor God?

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8. “The Lord required the people to bring a free-will offering, to make Him a sanctuary.” (p. 151) Note that a “free-will” offering was “required.” Is anything less than a free-will offering really an offering?

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9. Why are both positive and negative characteristics of Israel recorded in the Bible story? (p. 152)

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