Bridegroom of Blood

The High Cost of Covenant

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: Fri. Apr 3rd

Discussion Questions
  1. Why do you think God sought to kill Moses despite having just called him to deliver Israel?
  2. What can we learn from Zipporah's reaction and intervention?
  3. How does this passage deepen your understanding of covenant and the role of blood in redemption?

Sources
  • Chat Reference: ChatGPT – 'Bridegroom of Blood' discussion, September 22, 2025
  • Hamilton, Victor P. Exodus: An Exegetical Commentary. Baker Academic, 2011.
  • Stuart, Douglas K. Exodus, New American Commentary. B&H Publishing, 2006.
  • Wenham, Gordon J. Genesis 16-50, Word Biblical Commentary. Thomas Nelson, 1994.
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