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Ch. 4
Old Test
Question | Answer |
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When does the story of Moses and the Exodus begin (in relation to Joseph)? (See “The Situation” in your notes) | 450 years after Joseph’s death, the pharaoh, or King of Egypt, enslaves the Israelites out of fear because they were growing in number. |
Why did Pharaoh order all the baby boys to be killed at birth? | So, the Israelites would stop growing in number. |
Who raised Moses? | The pharaoh’s daughter |
Be able to list some parallels between Jesus and Moses. | LOOK IN STUDY GUIDE |
Why does Moses flee to Midian? | He killed an Egyptian who was beating an Israelite and people saw. |
What excuses (3) did Moses make as to why he did not want to be a part of God’s plan? How does God respond to each of these concerns. | I don’t know your name- “I am who am”. Speech Impediment- His brother Aaron would do the talking. The elder wouldn’t believe him- Gives him miracles to perform. |
How does Moses feel about being the deliverer? Who helps him? How is he first called by God? | He feels unhappy about being the deliverer his brother and God help him he is first called by God by the burning bush. |
What happens when Moses initially asks the Pharaoh to let the people go? | He says no. |
What three things were the Hebrews told to do to prepare for the Passover? | Prepare unleavened bread. Slay and roast a yearling lamb. Smear the blood over the top and the sides of the doorways. |
The Passover and the ritual Seder relate to what Catholic sacrament? | The eucharist |
What foods are present at the Seder? What do they represent?(Picture of seder plate in notes fill-in) | FILL IN (SEE NOTES) |
Why can’t we say the plagues were natural events? | If we assume they were just natural events, we remove the role that God played in this critical part of salvation history. |
What happened at Mt. Sinai? What happened while Moses was gone and how did he react? | God gave Moses the 10 commandments. They Israelites made a golden calf, and worshipped it as an idol, instead of God. |
How did the Hebrews perceive the 10 Commandments? Why were they necessary? | Followed the 10 commandments, respected them, provided them with peace and God wanted the best for them NOT BURDENS, wanted to be God’s people. |
Can you give examples of false idols today? | Celebrities, phones, popularity, and drugs. |
The name Moses means: | “mashah”- means “drew out.” |
The name Yahweh means: | God |
What is promised by both parties when the Sinai Covenant was made? What is the symbol of the Sinai Covenant? | Promised by Moses/ Hebrews- follow God’s commands (sign of faithfulness to God). Promised by God- the Hebrew people will be God’s chosen people. 10 commandments, young bulls bring sacrifice. |
10 Commandments are also known as: | Decalogue |
Who was the spokesperson for Moses when they went before Pharaoh? | Aaron |
What does the blood of the sacrifice and of the Covenant represent? | Altar/ people= binding them to God Blood= Sign of life |
The whole collection of Laws from Exodus through Deuteronomy is known as… | The law, the law of Moses, the Mosaic law |
What does “Leviticus” mean? | That which pertains to the Levites. |
From which tribe did the priests descend? | Tribe of Levi |
What are the two “types” of justice? Mosaic Law is rooted in which “type”? | Punitive Justice, Restorative Justice |
Why is the book of Numbers called “Numbers”? | Two Census of Hebrew people, a lot of Israelites |
What was the book of Numbers called in Hebrew? | “Into the wilderness” |
Why would Moses and Aaron not be permitted to enter the Promised Land? | Their unbelief in God’s word |
Who will become the new leader of the Israelites? | Joshua |
What is the form of the book of Deuteronomy? | Written as Sermons by Moses- Passionate, touching messages to those he loved and guided. |
What is the Shema? | The Jewish confession of faith made up of three scriptural texts. |
Why are there so many laws? | - Set the Israelites apart from the polytheistic people, and other influences of the world. - Reminded them of their relationship with God. - Assisted with community service, and community prayer. |
“I am the one who is always present”, for Jews this name is unutterable. God’s answer to who are you. I AM WHO I AM | Yahweh |
A gold-plated wooden chest that, in Jewish and Christian tradition, houses the two tablets bearing the Ten Commandments that were given to Moses by God. | Ark of the Covenant |
This meal is celebrated every year by the Jews to remember Pesach or Passover (ritual meal) | Seder Meal |
Sprawling story of hero or heroine who goes through various trials. | Epic |
the departure of the Israelites from Egypt, a going out; a departure or emigration, usually of many people | Exodus |
Jethro’s Daughter that Moses married. She encourages him and goes with him back to Egypt. | Zipporah |
High priest of Midian that Moses meets when he runs away from Egypt after killing the Egyptian. | Jethro |
Moses’ brother who helps him in Exodus | Aaron |
Moses’ sister plays a key role in challenging Moses with his task. | Miriam |
Tyrant ruler who enslaved the Israelites. | Ramses II / Pharaoh |
Dreamer, preferred son of Jacob, oldest son of Rachel, 10 brothers hate him. | Joseph |
Takes place of Moses as leader of Israelites. | Joshua |
SEE SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONSSS | OKAY |