Manna Rules
How much manna was each person supposed to gather each day?
"Every man according to his eating."
When did they gather the manna?
Every morning.
Matthew 4:4
What is something God gives us daily?
Revelations from God.
Did everyone gather the same amount of manna?
No.
Exodus 16:16
What principle is shared in this scripture?
What happened if they kept manna overnight?
“It bred worms, and stank.” It spoiled.
What happened to the manna when the day got hot?
It melted.
Doctrine and Covenants 88:63
What are some ways we gather manna today?
“Draw near unto me…”
Forty Years.
What instruction did Moses give about saving manna overnight?
“Let no man leave of it till the morning.” Not to hoard manna overnight.
What were they told NOT to do?
“Let no man leave of it till the morning.”
Could they skip gathering and make it up later?
No.
Alma 32:41
What happens if we neglect our faith?
It will not get any root. Growth stops when effort stops.
What does manna teach about trust?
Faith is repeated trust.
What pattern is the Lord having the children of Israel establish?
Daily gathering.
What was different about the sixth day?
They gathered twice as much manna.
What principles does daily gathering teach?
Consistency and obedience.
Mosiah 4:26
What is one daily thing God asks us to do?
Serve others.
Why did some keep extra manna even though they were commanded not to?
They were afraid.
What was the exception to the manna rules?
Sabbath preparation.
What happened to the manna they gathered on the sixth day?
It was still good to eat the next day.
Why did the Lord give them manna daily?
“That I may prove them…” To see if they would be obedient.
3 Nephi 13:34
Why doesn’t God give us everything at once?
God works one day at a time. Each day brings its own trials, trust in God’s daily provisions.
Proverbs 3:5–6
What does this teach about control?
We’re not as in control as we think. We need to trust in and rely on the Lord.
What happens on the seventh day?
No manna fell.