Moses
Who is Moses?
The man God chose to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. He was adopted by Pharaoh's daughter and raised in Pharaoh's court but fled Egypt after killing an Egyptian overseer.
What is the definition Hebrews?
The name used by the Egyptians to describe the Israelites and related tribes. The Language spoken by these people.
How many Plague did God sent to Egypt?
10 Plagues.
What happened at the burning bush?
God spoke to Moses for the first time.
The fundamental laws given by God at sinai. They govern our relationship with God and one another.
What is the definition of the Ten Commandments?
How was Moses to identify God to the people of Israel?
"I am who I am," (page 54)
Why did the Egyptians begin to fear the Hebrews?
Because the children of Israel grew rich and numerous.
How is the crossing of the Red Sea a type of Baptism?
Because God used it to save the people of Israel and it is the beginning of their new life
How is Manna a type of the Eucharist?
Because it comes from heaven and it's provided by God.
The miraculous food that the Israelites ate in the desert. It is a type of the Eucharist.
What is Manna?
Why did Moses enjoy a privileged youth?
Pharaoh's daughter raised Moses as her own son.
How did God make it possible for Israel to defeat Egypt without lifting a sword?
With the help of the 10 plagues, and crushing them with the water from the Red Sea. (PG56)
What was Pharaoh's final solution to deal with the growing number and power of the Jews?
Pharaoh ordered the Hebrew midwives to kill every male child at birth.
The priestly book containing the laws designed to make Israel a holy people
What is Leviticus?
The saving of the firstborn sons of Israel when the firstborn sons of the Egyptians were killed. It is the most important event in Israel's history and commemorated with an annual ritual meal.
What is Passover?
Why did Moses flee Egypt?
He feared for his life.
What would the Israelites receive if they accepted and obeyed the covenant?
They would be a nation of priests to bring his word to the rest of the nations.
What did it take to get Pharaoh's permission for the Israelites to leave Egypt?
God send the Angel of Death to kill the firstborn son of Egypt.
What were the essential conditions of the original Mosaic Covenant?
What is the Ten Commandments.
The worship of man-made images as though they were divine.
What is Idolatry?
What was the first demand Moses was told to make to Pharoah?
Allow "Israel....my first-born son" to go into the desert for a three-day's journey to offer sacrifice to the Lord.
What Commandment did the Israelites immediately break?
The First Commandment.
What was the name of the Pharoah on moses time?
What is Ramses.
What was the role of the Levitical Priesthood?
The Levitical Priesthood was the system of priests and religious ministers in ancient Israel.
The tent that served as a meeting place and temple for the Israelites while in the desert. It was designed as a reflection of the temple of Heaven.
What is Tabernacle?