March – Moses (part 2)

This is for the end of March:

Fun activity:

Give everyone a piece of paper and ask them to write a timeline from memory with as many names as they can remember (No looking at notes or phone). Whoever has the most names wins. Go over them by reading through our timeline, and see who was remembered, who got missed, Etc.  This is a fun way to review.

Discussion questions:

1. Kim mentioned that the person we root for in a story depends on who’s perspective we see. Can you think of another movie/book/tv show where you rooted for a “bad guy”?(examples: Oceans 11, Breaking Bad) 

How do you think they get us to do that?(root for the bad guy)

Who has seen “Wicked”? How does it change your perspective on the characters in the Wizard of Oz?

2. Who’s side are you naturally drawn to in the Bible stories, the humans or Gods? Why do you think that is?

3. Read the following 3 Psalms attributed to the “Sons of Korah”, and think about the family history of the “sons of Korah”. What stands out to you in light of their history?

Psalms 46, 84, & 85. 

(Point out verses 46:2, 84:10, 85:10,11 Discuss how these verses relate to their family story: 

Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea. Psalm 42:6 ESV

Their family history included the earth giving way and earth falling into a hole. They turn their story into a reminder that even if the worst happens, they will trust God. 

A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live the good life in the homes of the wicked. Psalm 84:10 NLT

The original rebellion started because they did not think being a “gatekeeper” in the tabernacle was an important enough job for them. Now they say any job on God’s side is better than standing with the wicked (their ancestors). In essence they are saying “We are on God’s side”. 

Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! Truth springs up from the earth, and righteousness smiles down from heaven. Psalm 85:10,11

They are acknowledging that even when truth “strikes”, God is still love. When mountains crumble into the sea, truth springs up!

The other Psalms attributed to the “sons of Korah” are 44-49, 87, & 88.

4. Draw a line down the middle of a piece of paper and write “If Israel” over one column, and “God will” over the other column. Go through Leviticus 26 and fill in the chart. Notice how clear God is about the conditions of the covenant. 

Do you think God made the terms of the “deal” clear to the people? 

5. What do you think the people wanted from God? What did He want from them? 

6. Did you notice when you were reading, God stating His motive, “So it will go well for you”? Why do you think God repeats that so many times? What is His desire?

7. God pleads with the people to “remember” over and over in Deuteronomy. What do you think God wants you to remember? (Things He has done in your story)