The Memory Verse
According to Exodus 34:6, what is the first characteristic God proclaimed about Himself?
Merciful
According to verse 1, what was Moses instructed to cut out?
Two stone tablets
(Fill in the blank) In verse 6, God described Himself as merciful and _____________.
Gracious
According to verse 8, what was Moses’ response after God told him who He is in verse 7?
He bowed his head and worshiped
According to verse 10, what did God promise to make with Israel?
A covenant
A covenant is like a strong promise God makes that He will never break, and He wants us to trust Him and follow Him.
According to the memory verse, what does God say He is abundant in?
Goodness and truth
According to verse 2, where was Moses told to meet God?
Mount Sinai
According to verse 7, God keeps mercy for how many?
"Mercy is not giving people the punishment they deserve."
Thousands
According to verse 9, Moses asked God to go where?
In the midst of the people.
Moses knew the people could not make it on their own. They needed God’s presence, help, and guidance to lead them and protect them on their journey.
According to verse 10, what did God promise to do before all the people?
Marvelous works and wonders
Examples (like what?):
(1) Part the Red Sea so they could walk through on dry ground
(2) Send food from heaven (manna) to feed them
(3) Bring water from a rock
(4) Give them victory over their enemies
(5) Guide them with a cloud by day and fire by night
What word in the memory verse means patient with people?
Longsuffering
According to verse 2, what time was Moses to be ready to meet God?
In the morning
According to verse 7, what three things does God forgive?
Iniquity, transgression, and sin
According to verse 9, how did Moses describe the people of Israel?
Stiff-necked people.
The people were stubborn and often refused to listen to God or follow His ways, even after seeing what He had done for them.
Name one nation, in verse 11, that God said He would drive out.
Amorites, Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, or Jebusites.
The Amorites, Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites were the people already living in the land God promised to Israel. They had their own cultures and often worshiped idols instead of the true God.
God said He would remove these nations because they were living in sin and worshiping false gods. He was giving the land to Israel, His chosen people, and wanted them to live in a place where they could worship Him without being led into idolatry.
In the memory verse, how many times does God say "The Lord" when proclaiming His name?
Twice
According to verse 3, who was allowed to go up the mountain with Moses?
No one else
According to verse 7, whom does God say He will by no means clear?
The guilty. Because God is fair, he forgives people who are sorry for their sins, but He does not say that sin is okay. God wants us to do what is right.
According to verse 9, what did Moses ask God to pardon?
Their iniquity and sin.
Moses knew the people had disobeyed God and needed His mercy and forgiveness to be restored and continue as God’s chosen people.
According to verse 12, what were the Israelites warned not to make with the inhabitants of the land?
A covenant (agreement).
God did not want His people to be influenced to worship false gods or copy sinful ways. He wanted them to remain faithful and loyal only to Him.
Why do you think God said He is merciful and kind in verse 6, before talking about sin in verse 7?
God wanted people to know that He is loving, patient, and ready to forgive. He wants us to turn to Him when we do wrong and follow His ways.
What does Moses' willingness to obey God's instructions teach us about approaching God?
We should listen to God, obey Him, and respect Him because God knows what is best for us and wants us to draw close to Him in the right way.
Based on verse 7, how can God be both forgiving and just at the same time?
God forgives people when they are truly sorry and turn away from their sins. He also remains righteous and holds people accountable for their actions.
Based on verses 6-9. Why is worship the right response when we understand who God is?
Because God is so good, loving, and holy, we should be thankful, humble, and show Him love and respect by worshiping Him.
Based on verse 14, what does God want His people to remember about worshiping Him?
God wants His people to worship only Him because He is a jealous God who will not share His glory with false gods or idols.