Free group study handout
Exodus 3: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Exodus 3 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
Moses was keeping Jethro's flock when he encountered a burning bush at Horeb (vv. 1-2). Curious about the sight, Moses approached, and Yahweh called to him, instructing him to remove his sandals as the ground was holy (vv.
Key verse
“God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM,” and he said, “You shall tell the children of Israel this: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
Exodus 3:14 (WEB)
Outline
- Exodus 3:1–2 Moses and the Burning Bush
- Exodus 3:3–5 God's Call to Moses
- Exodus 3:6–10 God Reveals His Identity
- Exodus 3:11–14 Moses' Hesitation and God's Assurance
- Exodus 3:15–18 Commissioning Moses
- Exodus 3:19–22 God's Promises of Deliverance
Discussion questions
- In v2, what does Moses see that prompts his curiosity about the bush?
- In v8, what promise does God make about the land He will bring the Israelites to?
- Moses' question in v11, 'Who am I,' expresses what deeper concern he has about his mission?
- In v14, what does God's name 'I AM WHO I AM' indicate about His nature?
- When have you felt unprepared for a task, like Moses did in v11?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Exodus 3: Acts 7, John 8, Exodus 4.
Before next time: read Exodus 4.