September 17

The ten plagues seem directed at some of the specific gods of Egypt. If God were bringing a plague against the United States what kind of plague might He bring against us?

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Describe a time of your own wilderness wandering? How did God bring you strength?

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After the Golden Calf incident, Moses speaks as follows to God: (Exodus 32)
³⁰ The next day Moses said to the people, “You have committed a great sin. But now I will go up to the LORD; perhaps I can make atonement for your sin.”
³¹ So Moses went back to the LORD and said, “Oh, what a great sin these people have committed! They have made themselves gods of gold. ³² But now, please forgive their sin—but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written.”
³³ The LORD replied to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against me I will blot out of my book. ³⁴ Now go, lead the people to the place I spoke of, and my angel will go before you. However, when the time comes for me to punish, I will punish them for their sin.”

Moses was self-sacrificial and offered his own life on behalf of the people of Israel. Describe a time when someone was self-sacrificial for you or when you self-sacrifically helped someone else. Obviously Jesus is our Greatest Friend, but please use this opportunity to speak of someone besides Jesus.

September 11

Abraham was a man of faith. Describe one way you might hope to emulate the faith of Abraham.

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Jacob was a bit of a deceiver. It took him quite some time to come to a realization of his need to be dependent on God for all things. Can you think of a friend or acquaintance who seems to be struggling against God? Please don't name the person, but describe what you might say to him/her in encouraging him/her to trust in God.

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Joseph, in kindness, forgave his brothers for selling him into slavery. Describe an instance where you needed to forgive someone. How was it hard? How did it affect you after you forgave him/her?

QOTW for September 3 -

God's creative ability is incredible. Describe one natural wonder or personal experience from God that has profoundly influenced your belief in Him.

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How do you think the Serpent was able to tempt Eve to sin if she was created perfect?

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What affect has the Fall of Adam and Eve had on you?