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Day 19: Passover and Exodus - Exodus 12:1-42

Here are few questions to think/journal about as you are reading these passages today:

What does this account of the original Passover and Exodus teach you about God?
Why do you suppose the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt has inspired people 
throughout the ages?

Day 18: The Ten Plaques - Exodus 6:28 - 11:10

Here are few questions to think/journal about as you are reading these passages today:

Some people today think natural disasters expressions of God’s judgment? 
What do you think?
How involved do you think is God in the world today?

Day 17: Th Burning Bush - Exodus 3:1 - 4:17

Here are few questions to think/journal about as you are reading these passages today:

What are some ways that people encounter God today?
Have you ever had a “burning bush” experience?  Explain.

Day 16: The Birth of Moses - Exodus 1:1 - 2:25

Here are few questions to think/journal about as you are reading these passages today:

How have the difficulties in your past prepared you for life today?
Do you have a mission in life?  If so, how would you describe it?

Day 15: Joseph Reveals His Identity - Genesis 45:1 - 46:7

Here are few questions to think/journal about as you are reading these passages today:

Are there issues in your past that still drive you today?  
Is the effect positive or negative?
What lessons have you learned from the life of Joseph?

Day 14: The Brothers Retrun - Genesis 43:1 - 44:34

Here are few questions to think/journal about as you are reading these passages today:

 
How should a person deal with unresolved hurts from the past?
How could you help others who are struggling with past hurts?

Day 13: Ten Brothers Go to Egypt - Genesis 42:1-28

Here are few questions to think/journal about as you are reading these passages today:

Why do you think people hide their true feelings?  Do you? 
In what situations would you feel comfortable sharing “the real you”?

Day 12: Prison and a Promotion - Genesis 39:1 - 41:57

Here are few questions to think/journal about as you are reading these passages today:

 
Have you ever been unfairly put in a tough situation?  When and what happened? 
Have you ever learned an important lesson from an unfair or tough situation?

Day 11: Sold Into Slavery - Genesis 37:1-36

Here are few questions to think/journal about as you are reading these passages today:

What causes tension and conflict in your family, or in families you know?
What’s the best way to resolve family conflict?

Day 10: Jacob and Esau Reconcile - Genesis 32:1-33:20

Here are few questions to think/journal about as you are reading these passages today:

Have you ever had a strained or broken relationship with someone close to you?  
What happened? 
What things have you learned from Jacob and Esau about healing broken relationships?