Vocabulary
Another word for the 10 Commandments
Decalogue
David
The different type of writing styles in the Bible that tell the truth God wants to share
Literary forms or genres
Genesis
The story of Moses and Exodus is in these 2 books in the Bible
Exodus and Deuteronomy
Adoration
He asked God to give him an understanding heart - he knew that true human wisdom comes from God's wisdom
King Solomon
This book in the Bible is a book of poems and hymns believed to be written by David
Psalms
Abraham and Sarah were to journey to the Promised land, which is called this
Canaan
God gave Moses the 10 Commandments in this place
Mount Sinai
Short sayings that offer traditional insights and folk wisdom of the people are called this
Proverbs
The 1st king of Israel - he was a military leader and was anointed by Samuel
An important theme in all of the literary forms in the Bible is this
God's faithful love
God changed the names of Abram and Sarai to these names, as a sign of his covenant with them
Abraham and Sarah
God gave the Israelites these 2 things when they were in the desert and they complained they were hungry
Quail and manna
A type of prayer where we ask God for help and acknowledge we need him
Petition
He became the leader after Moses died and led the Israelites into Canaan
Joshua
Wisdom writings of the people of Israel include Sirach, Ecclesiastes, and these 4 Bible books
Wisdom, Psalms, Proverbs, and Job
God promised Abram that one day he would have many of these -- as many as the stars in the sky
Descendants
The Jewish memorial meal that celebrates the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt
Passover Seder
Putting yourself into the reading is one of the steps in practicing this prayerful way to read Scripture
Lectio Divina
Placing a special oil on a priest, king, or prophet to mark that person as chosen by God
to anoint
A form of writing in the Bible that describes the destruction of evil and the coming of God's reign
Apocalyptic literature
The Patriarchs - they appear in the Book of Genesis
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
He refused to give the Hebrews their freedom, causing God to unleash 10 plagues on Egypt
The Pharaoh