Daily Readings (Page 84)

We see the emergence of Joshua as a military leader. Why do you think God commands them to fight? What is the significance of Moses raising his staff?

Why do you think Moses mentions about the attack of the Amalekites? What does this event imply for the future of Israel as they make their way to Canaan?

What is the significance of “Massah and Meribah?” What spiritual lessons can Israel learn from this experience and for generations to come?  

What do you make of Moses’ statement to the Lord in v. 4? What do vv. 5-6 reveal about the character of God?

What does Israel’s complaint to Moses regarding the lack of water reveal about their view of God? Why do you think this is the case?

What commandment did the Lord give His people? Why did He give them this commandment?  

Why did God want the Israelites to rest on the Sabbath? How would the absence of the manna on the Sabbath Day act as an object lesson?  

The manna was freely provided by God and the Israelites did not have to do anything in order to eat it. What is the biblical principle presented here?

How did the Lord react to the people’s grumbling?

What instruction did the Lord give His people with regard to the gathering of the manna? What happened when they disregarded His instruction (see vv. 19-20)? What was He teaching them?