Israelites in the Wilderness
What was the name of the body of water the Israelites had to pass through?
Red Sea
What did Moses do when the people complained about not having water?
Pray
What was the name of the mountain the Israelites camped at?
Who went up with Moses halfway up the mountain?
Joshua
Where did Moses flee to after he killed the Egyptian man?
Midian
How many days after passing through sea did they wander in the desert without water?
3
How did God provide water?
He commanded Moses to strike the rock once then water came out
What message did God give the people when they first arrived to Mount Sinai?
If they obey, He would make them a holy nation
What did the people want Aaron to do when Moses didn't come down from the mountain?
Make them gods to lead them
How did God appear to Moses in Midian?
In a burning bush
What did God command Moses to do to turn the bitter water sweet?
Cut down a certain tree and throw it in the water
What was the name of the group of people who attacked the Israelites?
Amalekites
How did the Israelites respond to God's first message to them?
What did Aaron do after the people wanted him to make them gods to lead them?
Made a golden calf for them to worship
Who did God send with Moses to speak for him?
Aaron
What was the first food that God provided while they were wandering in the desert?
Quail
Who did Moses choose to be captain in the battle?
Joshua
What 2 things did the Israelites have to do to prepare for God to come?
Wash their clothes and build a fence around the mountain
What did Moses do when he came down the mountain and found the people worshiping the idol?
He throw down the 10 commandments tablet, ground the calf to dust and made the people drink it
Name 5 of the 10 plagues
What instructions did God give them about the manna?
Only gather enough for one day
Who helped Moses hold up his arms during the battle?
Aaron and Hur
What are the 10 commandments?
You shall have no other gods before me
You shall not make for yourself an idol or carved image
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God in vain
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy
Honor your father and your mother
You shall not murder (or kill)
You shall not commit adultery
You shall not steal
You shall not bear false witness
You shall not covet
Why were the people afraid when Moses returned from Mount Sinai the second time?
His face glowed with the presence of God
What did the Israelites have to do to be passed over?
Sacrifice the lamb, mark the doorway with the blood, eat the meat with bitter herbs, eat unleavened bread