Plagues and Passover
What was the final plague that made Pharaoh let the Israelites go?
The death of the firstborn
What did Moses do to make the Red Sea part?
He stretched out his hand (staff) over the sea as God commanded.
How did God make the bitter water sweet?
Moses threw a tree into it.
Who led the Israelite army in battle against the Amalekites?
Joshua
What was the punishment for anyone who hit or cursed their parents?
Death
What is the name of the yearly feast that reminds the Israelites of their escape from Egypt?
What miracle did God perform to help the Israelites escape the Egyptians?
He parted the Red Sea so they could walk through on dry ground.
Which place had bitter water the Israelites couldn't drink?
Marah
What happened when Moses held up his hands during the battle against Amalek? How about when he put his arms down?
With his arms up the Israelites were winning. With his arms down the Amalekites were winning
What did some Israelites do on the Sabbath that showed they disobeyed God’s command about manna?
They went out to gather food, but found none — showing they didn’t trust God’s command to rest.
What did God tell the Israelites to do so the plague would pass over them?
Put lamb's blood on the doorposts
What did the Israelites say to Moses when they saw the Egyptian army coming?
“Why did you bring us out of Egypt to die in the wilderness?”
What food did God send in the morning and in the night to feed the Isrealites in the wilderness?
Quail in the evening and manna in the morning
What creature did God say would help drive out enemy nations?
Hornets
On which day were the Israelites told to gather double the manna — and what was the promise if they obeyed?
The sixth day; the manna would not spoil for 2 days and they could rest on the Sabbath.
What kind of bread did the Israelites eat during passover?
Unleavened Bread
What two things led the Israelites during their journey — one by day and one by night?
A pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night.
What happened to the manna when people gathered more than they needed and tried to keep it overnight?
It bred worms and stank
What three nations did God say He would drive out from the Promised land?
The Amorites, Hittites, and Perizzites.
What did God promise the people at Mount Sinai if they kept His covenant?
They would be His special treasure, a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation.
What animal had to be sacrificed, and what were its requirements?
A male lamb without blemish, one year old.
What is the name of the song sung by Moses and the Israelites after they crossed the Red Sea, and what is one thing it says about God?
It’s called the “Song of Moses.” It says, “The Lord is my strength and song... He has become my salvation.”
What were the three feasts the Israelites were commanded to keep?
Feast of Unleavened Bread, Feast of Harvest, Feast of Ingathering.
In Exodus 23, what two things did God tell the Israelites not to do with the nations they would conquer?
Don’t make covenants with them or worship their gods.
According to Exodus 23, how would God give Israel victory over the land, and why would He do it gradually instead of all at once?
He would drive out their enemies little by little, so the land wouldn't become desolate or overrun with wild animals.