Exodus 3:13-22 Study questions: The Divine Name Revealed

Exodus Study, Section 6:  The Divine Name Revealed – Exodus 3:13-22

Initial observation

1. Read Exodus 3: 13-22 out loud in the group.

2. Underline or highlight frequently used words (or refer to your homework).

3. What words, phrases, or ideas make an impression on you?

4.  What was your “newspaper reporter” question about this passage?

In-depth Observation

5. What is Moses’ second objection (verse 3:13)? (the first one was in 3:11)

6.  How does God answer Moses’ second objection?

7.  How does your Bible translate God’s name (verse 14)?  What does this name tell you about God?

8.  Does Moses get a satisfactory answer to his question about God’s name?

9.  Write down the theme or topic of this section.

Interpretation and Application:

A. What do you learn about the nature of God from this passage?

B.  What do you learn about the other characters from this passage?

C.  What can we learn from this passage that applies to our own lives?

Homework (after Section 6):

Read Exodus chapter 4.  Underline or highlight frequently used words. Look up the meaning of any words you don’t know. Note which words, phrases, or ideas make an impression on you. 

Write down one ‘newspaper reporter’ type question (starting with Who, What, Where, When, How or Why) to discuss with the group next time.