Vocabulary
An extraordinary event that is beyond human power and brought about by God
miracle
For the dwelling place for God, the Israelites made
alters and vestments
What do the Ten Commandments have to do with being disciples of Christ?
By obeying the commandments, we show love for God and others.
Why were the Israelites annoyed with Moses?
Because he was gone for so long.
Why did God give his people the law?
So they could keep their covenant relationship with God.
sweet bread-like food that God provided for the Israelites in the desert
manna
God demonstrated his faithfulness to the Israelites at Mt. Sinai by
Providing them food and drink
What was the false idol the Israelites were worshipping?
A Golden Calf
Why was Moses annoyed at the Israelites?
They had turned away from God.
What do we celebrate at every Mass?
The new covenant between God and his people, sealed with the blood of Jesus.
the laws God's covenant given to Moses on Mount Sinai
Ten Commandments
The story of ______ tells us we need God's love throughout the rest of life's journey
Israelites journey to the promise land
What does the number 12 represent in the Old and New Testaments?
Why did Moses wear a veil?
His face was shining from having been in God's presence.
What was the difference between the meeting tent and the ark of covenant?
The tent was a like a portable chapel. The ark was beautiful box built to hold the tablets of the Commandments.
a wooden box in which the tables of the Ten Commandments were kept
ark of the covenant
What did the Israelites learn from their experience in the wilderness?
They learned to trust God.
Why did God have Moses make a bronze serpent and set it up in the center of camp?
This reminded Israelites to turn to God for safety.
How could the Israelites resumed their journey in confidence?
They had a renew trust in God, and the tent and ark were reminders that God was with them.
A meeting tent that served as a movable place of worship
dwelling place
What set the Israelites apart from other people?
They were God's people, consecrated to him in a special way.
What does the number 40 represent in the Old and New Testaments?
40 is the number of days in rain in the story of Noah, the number of days Moses spent in the desert, the number of days Jesus fasted in the desert.
Which Israelite took over after Moses' death?
Joshua.
When were the Israelites successful?
They were successful when they followed God's commands.