Genesis
The first book of the Bible.
What is Genesis?
The name of the leader chosen by God to guide the Israelites out of slavery by Egypt.
Who is Moses?
The primary focus of the book Leviticus.
What are laws and rituals concerning holiness and worship?
The reason why the name "Numbers" is fitting and is the literal meaning for the book.
Why does it refer to the 2 censuses (or numberings) of the Israelites conducted in the book?
What the name "Deuteronomy" means.
Why does it mean "second-law"?
The amount of days it took for God to create the heavens and the Earth.
What is 6 days?
The event that involved God to send 10 devastating plagues upon Egypt to persuade Pharaoh to release the Israelites.
What are The Ten Plagues?
The type of offerings that were described in detail that often involved animals to atone sins or express devotion.
What are sacrifices (or offerings)?
The length of how long the Israelites were destined to wander in the wilderness as a consequence of their disbelief after the spies' report.
What are 40 years?
The primary purpose of Moses delivering these speeches.
Why is it to prepare the Israelites for life in the Promise Land and to remind them of their covenant with God?
The first 2 humans created by God.
Who is Adam & Eve?
The natural phenomenon that God used to allow the Israelites to escape Pharaoh's persuing army.
What is Parting the Red Sea?
The specific individuals that appointed to perform the religious rituals and sacrifices described in Leviticus.
What are Priests (specifically descendents of Aaron)?
The prophet that was known for his donkey that spoke to him.
Who is Balaam?
The blessings promised for obedience and the curses of disobedience.
What are the blessings that include prosperity, security, and God's favor in the land? What are the curses that include defeat, exile, and suffering?
The name of Noah's ark.
What is The Ark?
The stone tablets inscribed with God's laws, given to Moses on Mount Sinai.
What are The 10 Commandments?
The major annual festival which involved a special day of atonement for the sins of the entire nation.
What is Yom Kippur ( The Day of Atonement)?
The prominent leader that was appointed to succeed and lead the Israelites into the promised land. (not Moses)
Who is Joshua?
The event Moses witnessed on Mount Pisgah yet not allowed to enter.
What is The Promised Land?
The promise God made to Abraham after testing his faith by asking him to sacrifice his son Issac.
What is promised numerous descendents as numerous stars in the sky?
The object served as a portable sanctuary for God's presence among the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness.
What is The Tabernacle?
The term "holy" or "sacred" signifies something. in the context of Leviticus.
What is set apart for God's use or presence?
The stuff that the spies brought back from Canaan that caused fear and despair among the Israelites, ultimately leading to their prolonged wandering.
What are giant fruit.
The Shema commands something.
What is "To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and strength"?