The Horse and it's Rider
What guided the Israelites by night and day?
A pillar of smoke and fire
Describe the Israelites' attitudes as they start a life in the desert.
They were unhappy and started to grumble against Moses.
Who comes to visit Moses in the desert?
What was the name of the desert where Israel was wandering?
The desert (wilderness) of Sin.
What did Pharaoh do when he realized the Israelites had all left?
Hardened his heart and chased after them
What does Marah mean? What did Moses have to do to make the water sweet?
It means bitter. He had to throw a piece of wood into the water.
What was Moses' job amongst the people?
He was the representative before God and the judge for all the Israelites
How was Joshua able to win the battle against Amalek?
God fought for them; when Moses' arms were up the Israelites were winning.
How did God spare his people from Pharaoh in the desert?
Allowed them to cross the sea on dry ground but drowned Pharaoh and all his chariots in the sea
What does manna mean?
"What is it?"
What does Jethro tell Moses he must do?
Two things.
Teach the people how to live lives according to God's law and teachings; appoint people to help him be judges amongst the people.
What is the connection between grace and providence?
Grace is God's underserved love and forgiveness to us; and providence is how God provides for us. He provides for us through his grace because he loves his people unconditionally.
What did all the Israelites do after they were rescued by God? Give a two details about it.
They sang a song of praise! They proclaimed God as mighty and wonderful, drowning Pharaoh in the sea... it talks about what God has done and what he is yet going to do.
Name two complaints from the Israelites and how God responded to them
What is their judicial system similar to for us?
Ministers, elders, deacons... those who govern over the church body.
Name one region the Israelites had to travel through.
Egypt; Goshen; Sinai
"Who among the gods is like you, Lord?
Who is like you— majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?"
What did this verse from the song show?
That God is more mighty than anyone. He can do anything and will protect his people. Bonus: It could be completing or similar parallelism.
Why is grace so special for us?
It is undeserved.
What would these new judges do and what would Moses still do?
They would solve the simple problems but bring the big/ complicated ones to Moses; he was also a representative for the people before God.
Name two cities that are mentioned during the Israelite journey.
Ramses; Succoth; Marah; Elim; Rephidim