Leviticus
Who performed the sacrifices?
Priests
Why is it called Numbers?
It begins with a census of the number of men in Israel that could be in the army
What does shema mean?
Hear and obey
Who hid the Israelite spies on her roof?
Rahab
What is a judge?
A political and military leader of Israel
What does atonement mean?
Covering of sins
Who are the 12 tribes of Israel named after?
The 12 sons of Jacob/Israel
Why did God instruct them to be strong and courageous?
So when they went to take over the land, they would be obedient and be fearless
Why did she hide the spies on her roof?
She had heard the stories of YHWH saving the Israelites and knew He had given them the land
Who was the only female judge of Israel?
Deborah
Why did God give the Israelites the Law?
To give them a new way to live, so they can be different from the nations around them
What were the Israelites like in the wilderness?
Ungrateful, disobedient, complaining
What would happen if the Israelites were disobedient in the promised land?
Curses- plagues, sickness, crop failure, given to enemies
What body of water did the Israelites cross to enter the Promised Land?
Jordan River
Why was Samson a bad leader?
He was mainly focused on taking revenge for personal matters, rather than in saving God's people. He was also prideful, foolish, and girl-crazed.
Why did the Israelites need to sacrifice animals?
To cover their sins, remind them of the seriousness of sin
What did the 10 spies say when they reported back about the Promised Land?
They were afraid of the people living there and discouraged the Israelites from going and taking the land
What were the instructions for the future Israelite king?
They have to be Israelite, they cannot have too many horses, much gold/silver, many wives
How did the city of Jericho fall?
They marched around it and blew their trumpets/yelled- then God made the walls of the city collapse
What was the foolish vow that Jephthah made to God?
If God gave him success, he would sacrifice the first thing that walked through his door
Who were the 2 men out the 12 that said the Israelites should go and take the land?
Caleb and Joshua
Where did Moses die?
Mt. Nebo
Why did God instruct the Israelites to destroy all the people living in Canaan?
They were wicked and He knew the Israelites would become like them if they lived among them