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From Exodus 7:14-25, what was the first plague that God used to free his people from the Egyptians?
The water turned into blood.
How long did God provide the manna in the desert?
40 years
Where did God dwell with his people in Exodus 40?
Tabernacle
True or False: God has always wanted to dwell with his people.
True
How many stones did the people bring up out of the Jordan River?
12
In Deut. 32:47, what did Moses say would enable the children of Israel to live long in the promised land?
The word of God (that he had just delivered to them).
How do we know when we have sinned or when we need to repent of our sin? Who does the work in our lives?
The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin. He helps us to see how our actions are not in line with God’s Word. He allows other people to tell us when we sin. He helps us to feel guilt for our sin.
From Exodus 14:4, why did God allow Pharoah to pursue the Israelites?
God would get glory over Pharoah and the Egyptians shall know that God is the Lord.
Multiple Choice: How did God part the Red Sea in Exodus 14?
A Moses stretched out his hand over it.
B The Lord sent a strong east wind.
C The Lord sent a strong west wind.
D The water parted left and right.
Multiple Choice: How did God part the Red Sea in Exodus 14?
B The Lord sent a strong east wind.
Multiple Choice: What bites the people in Numbers 14?
Spiders
Locusts
People
Snakes
Multiple Choice: What bites the people in Numbers 14?
Snakes
What is an idol?
Anything that take the place of God in our life. Something or someone that we give worship and glory too.
How do we have access to God?
Through our belief in Christ and the gospel.
What can help us or anchor us when we are fearful or not trusting God?
Truth from God’s word and from people who can help us understand God’s word. The antidote to fear is truth.
At the Focus Retreat Brandon Redic said these are the two greatest words in the Bible. What are they and why are they great? (Ephesians 2)
“But God” (Ephesians 2:4)
We were once dead in our sin and following sin, under wrath. We didn’t deserve anything. But God, was rich in mercy.
The 10 Commandments are grouped together in 2 groups, what are those groups?
God shows us how to love Him/God shows us how to love others
What is the punishment for Israel when they fail to enter to promised land in Numbers 14?
They must wander in the wilderness for 40 years until the who generation that rebelled against God dies.
Name 2 idols that you see people worship today and explain how they worship that idol.
Example: Money
People focus their time and attention to get money. They think about it in their life all the time and want to have more and more. They see their value and success around how much money they have or don't have. They might think God is against them when they little money or for them if they have lots of money.
True or False? After leaving Egypt, because of their disobedience, the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness 40 days before they entered the promised land.
False
Using 3-4 sentences, explain the gospel in your own words.
God made everything perfect, but people have sinned against God. Their sin separates them from God, and they are under God’s judgement and wrath. Jesus lived a sinless life and died in our place, taking the punishment that we deserved. Jesus rose from the dead. If we repent of our sins and place our faith in Jesus, then we will be saved. Repent and believe the gospel.
Explain the process of repentance. (4 parts)
Admit your sin, ask for forgiveness, turn from your sin, go to God.
What is a theophany?
Instances in scripture where God appears in some way to humans.
Why did God tell Moses to keep his distance and remove his sandals at the burning bush (see Exodus 3: 1-8)?
God is holy, He is setting boundaries between Himself and Moses; prevents Moses from rashly intruding into God’s presence unprepared.
Explain why God alone is worthy of our worship?
God is the one who created all things. He made us and because of that he is the greatest being that there is. Nothing is above, before, or after God. He was merciful and gracious to save us from our sins. He brought us from death to life. He gives us many material and spiritual blessings.
Read Psalm 119:9-16, what is the difference between simply knowing the 10 Commandments and delighting in God’s law?
We seek the Lord with all our heart, we praise the Lord because of His decrees and desire to understand those decrees, we don’t neglect His word. We rejoice in following His statutes, knowing that His way is what’s best for us.
3 answers needed: List three reasons why we need community and encouragement from other believers AND how you get encouragement from your Christian community.
Answers will vary depending on who answers.
How does the Passover is Exodus point forward to Jesus?
The lamb died in the place of the people. Jesus is the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. He is the Passover lamb who died for our sins.
How is Jesus a better advocate for us than Moses?
Moses advocated for the people, but he was human and sinned.
Jesus, fully man and fully God is our advocate. He is perfect and without sin and provided us with the opportunity of salvation. He also listens and responds to our needs and prayers.
In your own words, explain how complaining can lead to discontentment and a sinful attitude.
Possible answers discussed in class:
We don’t appreciate God’s provision now
ii. We look to what others have rather than focus on God
iii. Comparison can fuel discontentment – we stack our talents, abilities, blessings, lives against others; alternately may compare the present to the past “the good old days”
How does the Old Testament sacrificial system point to gospel?
People sin and the penalty for sin is death. The animal in the Old Testament died in the place of the person. The animal's blood atoned for their sin. Jesus is the sacrificial lamb who died in our place. The sins of the world were placed on him and he paid the punishment we deserve.
Why is it important for us to remember the ways God has been faithful to his people and faithful to you?
It reminds us that God will keep his promises that he has made, and it helps us to remain faithful to him in our lives.