PEOPLE OF THE STORY
These people quarreled with Moses at Rephidim because they had no water.
Who are the Israelites?
This rock was struck by Moses to bring forth water.
What is the rock at Horeb?
Moses did this action that resulted in water flowing from the rock.
What is strike the rock?
He stood before Moses on the rock when Moses struck it.
Who is the Lord?
The Israelites tested God by asking this revealing question.
What is “Is the Lord among us or not?”
He cried out to the Lord when the people were almost ready to stone him.
Who is Moses?
This staff, once used to part the Red Sea, was raised again for Israel’s victory over Amalek.
What is the staff of God?
Israel prevailed in battle whenever Moses did this.
What is hold up his hands?
his written record was commanded so future generations would hear about Amalek’s defeat.
What is the memorial in a scroll or book?
This moment showed Israel the power of spiritual dependence over physical strength.
What is Moses’ raised hands determining victory?
He went to the top of the hill with Moses and Hur during the battle with Amalek.
Who is Aaron?
Meaning “testing” and “quarreling,” this place was named after Israel’s complaining.
What are Massah and Meribah?
Joshua did this under Moses’ instruction to face the Amalekites.
What is choose men and fight?
This is what God declared He would completely blot out
What is the memory of Amalek?
This sin is highlighted when Israel demanded water instead of trusting.
What is complaining / grumbling?
These descendants of Esau attacked Israel at Rephidim.
Who are the Amalekites?
This object Moses raised determined the outcome of the battle.
What is the staff of God?
Aaron and Hur did this to support Moses until sunset
What is hold up his hands / steady his arms?
This name Moses gave the altar means “The Lord is my banner.”
What is Yahweh-Nissi?
This event teaches that community support is necessary— Moses couldn’t do this alone.
What is keep his hands raised?
He held up Moses’ hands on one side during the battle
Who is Aaron?
After the battle, Moses built this to commemorate God’s help.
What is an altar?
God did this miracle to supply the physical need of the people.
What is provide water from the rock?
God revealed that His war against Amalek would last for this long.
What is from generation to generation?
This theme is seen when God provides water before rebuking Israel’s attitude.
What is God’s grace and patience?