Israel in the desert
How did the Israelites leave Egypt?
God used Moses to part the Red Sea
Where were Moses and the Israelites located after leaving Egypt?
They were wandering through the desert.
Name one of the 10 commandments.
Any of the 10 commandments is fine :)
What was the Golden calf?
A statue made out of gold made by the Israelites for them to worship.
What does tabernacle mean?
Tabernacle means tent, place of dwelling or sanctuary.
What did the Israelites complain about while walking through the desert?
They complained about not having enough food or water.
What soldiers attacked the Israelites while in the desert?
The Amalekites, descendents of Esau.
What were the 10 commandments? Don't give an example, give an explanation.
The 10 commandments were a set of rules God made for the Israelites, since they were now His chosen people.
What does idolatry mean?
Idolatry means worshipping/believing in something OTHER than God.
Where did God give Moses instructions for the tabernacle and ark of covenant?
At the top of Mount Sinai.
How did God feed the Israelites in the desert?
By sending quail and manna from heaven for them to eat.
How did God help the Israelites win the battle? (What action did Moses have to continue doing?)
God made it so that when Moses had his hand extended up to the air, the Israelites would be winning, and when his hands would fall, the Amalekites would be winning.
Who did God make the 10 Commandments for?
For the Israelites and us.
Where was Moses when the people made the Golden Calf?
He was at the top of Mount Sinai talking with God and getting the 10 commandments.
What did the ark of covenant look like?
box of wood, completely covered in gold, had 2 angels on top, (any of these answers are correct :)
Name the 2 ways God gave the Israelites water.
1. Moses threw a stick into the bitter river and it instantly became sweet
2. Moses used his staff to hit the mountain/rock and a waterfall of good water flowed out for them to drink
Who did Moses choose to lead the Israelites in battle? (his name starts with a J)
What was happening (in the weather) when God gave Moses the 10 Commandments?
Thunder, lightning, smoke and fire covered the mountain.
Who helped/guided the Israelites into making the Golden Calf?
Aaron, Moses' brother.
What was something that was inside the tabernacle?
the ark of covenant, the 10 commandments, furniture, the altar, gold lampstead, oil, clothes for the priests, (any of these answers are correct :)
What is one rule/instruction God gave the Israelites about the manna sent from heaven?
1. to pick up manna every morning, if they didn't they would go hungry all day
2. to now save manna for the next day since it would go bad
3. to pick up enough manna for two day on Fridays because God would not send any manna on Saturdays
What were the names of the 2 men that held up Moses' hands when he got tired?
Aaron and Hur held up Moses' hands when he got tired.
Where did God give Moses the 10 Commandments?
On 2 stone tablets OR on Mount Sinai (any of these 2 answers is correct)
What did Moses do out of anger when he saw the Israelites in idolatry?
He threw down and broke the 2 tablets of the 10 Commandments God had given him.
What was inside the Ark of Covenant?
The 2 tablets the 10 commandments were on were inside the ark of covenant.