Key Verses: Exodus 16-18

Key Questions

What is God teaching the Israelites (and us) through the daily provision of manna and the prohibition on storing it? How does this practice challenge the empire mindset of accumulation and control? How do these wilderness experiences reshape Israel’s understanding of God—not just as deliverer, but as sustainer?

How is Sabbath more than a religious observance—how is it a political and social act of resistance? What are modern forms of “Sabbath resistance” in today’s work-driven culture?

How does the people’s panic and complaint reflect the difficulty of transitioning from slavery to freedom? How does God’s response show ...