Exodus pt. 1: The Exodus
What was the climax of the ten plagues?
Death of the firstborn
What was the main purpose of the tabernacle?
For God to dwell among His people.
What is the Day of Atonement?
One day a year when the High Priest would go into the innermost part of the tabernacle to atone for the sins of the people of Israel.
Who were the spies that wanted to obey God after returning from the Promised Land?
Caleb and Joshua
To establish historical credibility.
What Israelite celebration was instituted in Egypt before the Exodus event?
Passover
They couldn't stand hearing directly from Him.
Name one major theme in the book of Leviticus
Law, Sacrifice, Holiness
What was the purpose of the first census in the book of Numbers?
To organize the people of Israel as they went into the Promised Land.
Moses reminded the Israelites that God's blessings are often directly related to what?
Submission to His will
What was one excuse Moses gave to God for not leading Israel out of Egypt?
1. Disbelief from the Israelites
2. Speech impediment
3. Lack of willingness
What was Israel's initial response to the covenant God gave?
Worship and obedience.
What tribe was to become the priesthood in Israel?
Levites
Name one way that we mentioned Israel disobeyed God in the wilderness.
1. Refusal to enter the Promised Land.
2. Complaining.
3. Rebellion against Moses and Aaron.
4. Sexual immorality.
What does Deuteronomy imply is the underlying principle behind the whole Law?
Love
List an objection people may give to the events of the Exodus being historically accurate.
1. There is a lack of historical evidence
2. A mistranslation of the "Red Sea"
3. Conflicting dates later in the OT
Why did the Israelites worship the golden calf?
They became impatient waiting for Moses and reverted to what was familiar to them.
What is the purpose of the book of Leviticus?
To show Israel how to be ritualistically pure so they are set apart from other pagan nations and enjoy the fullness of their relationship with God.
What is the significance of the bronze snake on the pole as it relates to the New Testament?
It points to faith in Jesus's death on the cross being the way to eternal salvation.
What is one purpose that the book of Deuteronomy serves in relation to the rest of Scripture?
1. Ties the Pentateuch to the historical books
2. Serves as a theological foundation for the Israelites going into the Promised Land
3. Summarizes many theological concepts from the rest of the Pentateuch
Who hardened Pharaoh's heart?
Pharaoh and God
What is the importance of Caustic Law given to the Israelites?
It pertains to their everyday life.
What phrase given by God could summarize the entire book of Leviticus?
"Be holy, for I am holy."
How do New Testament authors use the book of Numbers in their writings?
As a warning against living in sin and rejecting God.
Why does God tell Moses to write a song or poem for the people of Israel to sing every seven years?
As a reminder of the covenant between themselves and God.