Israel in the Desert
How many tribes were there?
12 tribes
Did Moses go into the Promised Land?
No
What was the animal that talked after getting hit with a stick?
Donkey
What is the Promised land?
It's the land that God promised them when they left Egypt.
Who was Joshua?
He was the new leader of Israel. He was one of the 2 spies that trusted God.
What did the Israelites eat in the wilderness?
Manna (bread)/ quail (bird)
What was Moses' brother's name?
Bonus: What was his official job?
Aaron
Bonus:High Priest
What was the name of the man who went to curse Israel by the king's orders?
Balaam
Who did Moses send into the Promised Land?
Spies (12 spies, one for each tribe)
What city was Joshua was supposed to defeat?
Jericho
Snakes
What statue did Moses make and put on a stick for all of Israel to look at?
Snake
What was the name of the woman who helped the 2 spies in Jericho?
Rehab
What is this river called?
(pull up picture in files)
Jordan River
7 times
Who were the only 2 people to trust in God after the spies came back?
(Not including Moses and Aaron)
Joshua and Caleb
What did Moses do instead of talking to the rock for water to come out?
He hit the rock twice
What did God command the Israelites to build after they crossed the Jordan river?
A monument made out of the stones from the river.
Who lived in the Promised Land that made the people afraid?
Giants in strong cities
What instruments did the Israelites use when they walked around Jericho?
Trumpets
What happened to the people who said Moses and Aaron weren't good leaders and wanted to go against them?
Hint: Korah and his men
The ground opened up and they fell into the earth.
Where did Moses die?
Bonus: how was he buried?
He died on a mountain (Mount Nebo)
Bonus: an angel buried him where no one would find him.
What's today verse?
Be strong and courageous. For the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
- Joshua 1:9
What did they bring from the Promised Land?
Hint: Food
Grapes, pomegranates, and figs
(I will accept any of these answers)
What did God say NOT to do after Jericho was destroyed?
They were not allowed to take any of the treasure of Jericho for themselves. Everything was for God.