Miriam Bible Study

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Miriam the sister of Moses

The Person: Miriam Exodus 2:7-10

Her Responsibilities and Her Resourcefulness:

--When Moses was born who were his older siblings? See Exodus 7:7

Exodus 7:7 Moses was eighty years old and Aaron was 83 when they spoke to Pharaoh.

-What qualities does she demonstrate as the older sister?

-Did you have any younger brother or sisters? If so, What responsibilities were given you as an older sibling? How did this shape your personality?-What job did Jochabed give Miriam after placing Moses in the weeds along the Nile?

-How did Miriam demonstrate her responsibility and resourcefulness when Pharaoh's daughter found her baby brother?

-How did God use Miriam's resourcefulness to accomplish his purpose and his ways?

The Praise of Miriam: Exodus 15:20-21

Read the passage and answer the following:

What event causes Moses and Miriam to praise God? Ex 15 Where do they place their focus in their praise? Why is it important to praise God for WHO HE IS? What are some ways that our worship of God can be self focused? What did the people forget and immediately begin to do after this event? 15:22-25

The PRIDE of Miriam Numbers 12

After reading Numbers chapter 12 answer the following questions:

What do Miriam and Aaron begin to say about Moses in Numbers 12:1? What questions were they asking in Numbers 12:2? What is at the root of their accusations? What do they claim about themselves? Who heard what they were saying? What is God's reaction to their prideful statements? What should their attitude have been about their spiritual gifts according to Romans 12:3? What is leprosy a symbol of in the Bible? WHO prays for Miriam? What does this show you about his heart? What does God say about the heart of Moses? 12:6-8 How long was Miriam removed from the people? What happened at the end of this period of time? From studying the life of Miriam, what do you think is God's attitude toward a proud spirit? What are some ways that jealousy is like leprosy? How did Miriam's sin affect the entire camp? How does the sin of jealousy and pride affect our *camps?* How does Moses' attitude about other leaders set an example for us? Numbers 11:26-29 When Miriam is sent away from the camp, what sin is God sending away? Does God want this sin in *His camp?* Is there any pride or jealousy in your *camp* today? Would you send it away before God has to use discipline to remove it?

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