February 1 Exodus 13:17-15:19 1a) What verses in chap14 show the beginning of a pattern of distrust in God’s control by Hebrews? b) What verses in chap14 reveal God’s faithfulness to Hebrews, despite their distrust in His control? 2. Why do you think the pillar of cloud/fire moved from before the camp in 13:20-22 to behind the camp in 14:19-20? 3. What events in today’s reading are sung about in 15:1-19, which is Moses’ song of glory to God? February 2 Exodus 15:20-17:7 1. What 3 events continue to show children of Israel’s pattern of distrust in God from this reading? 2. In all 3 events & grumblings, How does God reveal: a) His faithfulness to His covenant (covenant found in Exodus 2:24 & 3:8) b) His test of their obedience to Him 3. Compare 16:8 with Psalms 78:12-25. What was the real sin of the children of Israel against God?

February 3 Exodus 17:8-19:15 1. What future leader of the children of Israel do we meet in today’s reading & what does he do? 2. What 2 insights does Jethro share with his son-in-law, Moses? (18:7-12 & 18:15-26) 3. What are the 2 sides of God’s covenant (handshake agreement) with the Hebrews from 19:5-6? God agrees to: People agree to: February 4 Exodus 19:16-21:21 1. How does God reveal Himself visually to the children of Israel at Mt Sinai in chapter 19? 2. Rewrite the 10 commandments as you understand them to be. 3. What is the difference between a purchased servant (21:1-4) & a bondservant (21:5-6) *extra credit: What insight do you gain into Paul calling himself a bondservant of Christ (Romans1:1)

February 5 Exodus 21:22-23:13 1. God’s covenant with the children of Israel served the purpose of being set apart from the surrounding pagan nations. In today’s reading: a) How does God command them to behave towards each other personally? b) How does God command them to behave towards each other’s property? 2. What other area is included in the command for a Sabbath rest? (23:10-13) February 6 Exodus 23:14-25:40 1.What is God’s battle plan against nations that dwell within promised land of Canaan? (23:20-31) 2.What is God’s command regarding living in peace with any nation in promised land? Why?23:32-33 3. What 3 furnishings for the tabernacle does God provide a detailed pattern for in chapter 25? Which furnishing is given the honor of being the place where God will meet with children of Israel?

February 7 Exodus 26-27 1.What verse in chap26 makes it clear that these detailed patterns for tabernacle are God’s command? 2. Read Hebrews 8:5-6. Why was following God’s detailed pattern of utmost importance? 3. Which furnishing from chapter 25 was to be placed in the Holy of Holies, the Most Holy place of the tabernacle? Why? February 8 Exodus 28 1. How did God prepare those who would make the garments for His priests? 2. Note anything that interests you about the special garments for the priests that set them apart from the rest. 3. Again, how important to God were His detailed patterns for these holy garments? (vs.39-43) February 9 Exodus 29-30:10 1. Who did God choose to be His priests for the tabernacle? 2.a) What does God promise to do in 29:41-45? b) What is God’s purpose for these promises? (vs.46) 3. What did God not allow on the altar of incense? (30:1-10)

February 10 Exodus 30:11-31:18 1. What final furnishing was detailed for the purpose of preparing the priests each day for their service in the tabernacle? 2. What 2 items in chapter 30, were to be set apart & used only for service to God in the tabernacle? 3. Again, who is preparing the ones with the skill & workmanship to build all the tabernacle? 4. Why was keeping the Sabbath so important to God from 31:12-18? February 11 Exodus 32-33 1.a) What sin do the children of Israel commit? b) What possible sin does Moses commit? c) What sin does Aaron commit? 2. What are some of the consequences that you see from these sins? 3. a) What reassurance does Moses receive from God in 33:12-14? b) See earlier 33:1-3 to answer – Why did Moses need this reassurance from God? c) What does God do in 33:15-23, to confirm His reassurance to Moses?

February 12 Exodus 34-35:9 1. In context of chap34, why would God give Himself the name Jealous? What would He be jealous of? 2.a) What points of His covenant with Israel does God require because He is Jealous God? (34:10-17) b) What “firsts” were to be dedicated or given to God? (34:19-26) February 13 Exodus 35:10-36:38 1. What was the heart attitude of those who brought gifts for the building of the tabernacle? 2. Where do you think these Hebrew slaves got the treasures that they contributed? *see Ex 12:35-36 3. What do you see as the result of their correct heart attitude towards voluntary giving? (36:2-7) February 14 Exodus 37-38 1. Compare the workmanship of Israelites in chap. 37-38 with the patterns that God commanded in chap 25-27. Give verses from today’s reading to prove 3 instances where the workmanship fulfilled the pattern given by God.

February 15 Exodus 39-40 1. What parts of the priestly garments seem to remind them that they are representing the 12 tribes of Israel as they minister before God? 2. What steps did God command Moses to take after he set up the tabernacle? (40:1-15) 3.a) What happened once Moses finished the work, all that God had commanded him to do? b) What physical sign did God use to show that His presence was now in the tabernacle? February 16 Leviticus 1-3 1. Write out what you understand about the 3 voluntary offerings that God instituted in today’s reading. (what to bring…what is offered to God & how…what it is symbol of/what are they showing thankfulness for, etc) Chapter 1: Burnt offering Chapter 2: Grain offering Chapter 3: Peace offering

February 17 Leviticus 4-5 1.Write out what you understand about these 2 required offerings that God instituted in this reading. (what to bring…what is offered to God & how…what offense requires this offering, etc) Chapter 4: Sin offering Chapter 5: Guilt offering 2. What part of the animal receives more attention in these specific offerings than in the voluntary offerings? Why do you think this might be so important? February 18 Leviticus 6-7:27 From today’s reading, answer these questions regarding the specific regulations of these offerings instituted by God: 1. Where are the ashes from the burnt offerings to be discarded? 2. Whose grain offerings are to be fully burned & not eaten by the priests? 3. Which offering is considered the most holy? 4. Which offering allows person bringing it to actually sit down & eat some of the meat with priests? February 19 Leviticus 7:28-9:6 1. In 7:35-36, we see one part of these regulations/laws that is very important to God. What is it? 2. Chap8-9 give details about Moses fulfilling God’s commands regarding consecration. Who is Moses consecrating? Why do you think act of consecration (to mark/set apart for holy service) is important?

February 20 Leviticus 9:7-10:20 1.When these newly consecrated priests offered the first sacrifices in the tabernacle, how did God show His glory & power? (9:22-24) 2. a) What did Nadab & Abihu do that was disobedient, especially in light of God’s response in 10:3? b) What was their consequence for their disobedience? c) How does 10:8-11 give possible insight into what state they were in when they chose to disobey? February 21 Leviticus 11-12:8 1. What 2 phrases are used to describe the animals that the children of Israel were not to eat? 2. Write in own words 11:44-45; God’s reason for these specific regulations about what to eat/not eat February 22 Leviticus 13 1.What new role do we see God directing the priests to take in today's reading? Any insights into why? 2. Leprosy was highly contagious. What steps were the priests to take regarding The person infected: The clothing of this person infected:

February 23 Leviticus 14 1. List the steps of cleansing ritual that cured person must follow to be allowed back into community. February 24 Leviticus 15-16:28 1.What is one more consequence that we find in 16:1-2, from disobedience of Aaron’s sons in chap10? 2. In chapter 16 God institutes the Day of Atonement. a) What do you learn about the “scapegoat”? b) Name all the places & groups of people that needed atonement sacrifices on this holiest day of all for Israel? *look ahead to 16:32-33 to see if you got them all February 25 Leviticus 16:29-18:30 1. Compare 16:34 with NT verses in Hebrews 9:24-10:4. How does Jesus fulfill the Day of Atonement?

February 25cont. Leviticus 16:29-18:30 2. The phrase “cut off from the people” literally meant to put the person to death. In chap17, what 3 commands were so important to God that dishonoring them by disobedience was punishable by death? Any ideas on why? 3.a) Rewrite the standard that God is setting in 18:3-5 b) Why does God set this standard for the Israelites before they go into Canaan - their promised land? (18:24-30) February 26 Leviticus 19-20:21 1. Pick out (with verses) 3 of the standards for holy (set apart) behavior that God is setting in chap19. 2. Which of the 10 commandments do you see being disobeyed in the behavior that is condemned in chapter 20?

February 27 Leviticus 20:22-22:20 1. What are God’s purposes for requiring His chosen people to live by standards that are different from the other nations around them? (20:22-26) What insight can you gain for your own life? 2. What stricter standards do you find for the priests in chapter 21? Why do you think this would be? 3a)What standard does God set for priests who will be offering the sacrifices for the people?(21:17-24) b)What standard does God set for animals that would be brought by people for sacrifices?(22:19-20) c) Why do you think these specific standards were necessary to God? *see 1Peter 1:18-19 for insight February 28 Leviticus 22:21-23:44 1. Chapter 23 is a list of the feasts & celebrations instituted by God. Why are these important to God, according to 23:2? 2. Pick out one feast that interests you & write out the details God commanded regarding this feast.