Meeting God
What were the 4 physical signs of God's presence at Mt. Sinai?
Trumpet sound, thunder & lightning, a dark cloud, smoke
What did the people ask Aaron to do?
Make them an idol, a god they could see
Why did Moses face shine? What did he do so the people wouldn't be frightened by it?
He had seen God. Covered his face with a veil
What is the first room in the tabernacle itself? What are two things in this room?
Holy Place. Candlestick, table of showbread, golden altar of incense.
What are the names of Aaron's four sons?
Nadab, Abihu, Eliezer, Ithamar
How long was Moses up Mt. Sinai? What was he doing up there?
40 days and 40 nights
Receiving God's laws
How did Aaron get the gold to make this idol?
They gave him gold jewelry
Why did God tell Moses to build the tabernacle?
He wanted to place to dwell with His people
What does the alter of incense show the people?
The prayers going up to God
What are the feasts Israel celebrated?
Passover, First fruits, Atonement, Feast of booths
What would happen to anyone who touched the mountain when God came to meet the people?
They would die
How did Moses react when he came down the mountain?
He was extremely angry
What is an example of something that was used to build the tabernacle?
Animal skins, gold, acacia wood, linen
What does the table of showbread mean?
What meaning did these feasts have for us?
Passover: Christ died so we don't have to
First fruits: God provides for us
Atonement: our sins are removed far from us
Feast of booths- live a life of thankfulness
What are two things God commanded the Israelites to do before meeting him?
What did Moses do when he saw the people's activity?
He threw down the tablets and broke them
What is the first thing the priest came to when he came into the tabernacle area? What did this show?
Alter of burnt offering
there has to be a sacrifice-shed blood, in order to receive forgiveness of sins
What does the candlestick show?
God working in our hearts.
Why were Nadab and Abihu killed? Why was the Israelite/Egyptian stoned?
They offered fire to the Lord in a way that he didn't want and had not taught them. He blasphemed God's name.
Who waited halfway up the mountain for Moses?
Joshua
Who helped Moses mete justice on the worshippers? How many people were killed that day?
Levites. 3,000
What else was in the courtyard? What did this show?
the bronze laver. We are sinful (dirty) and need to be washed.
What is the other room in the tabernacle? What is in this room?
The Holy of Holies. The ark of the Covenant
What did Moses have to do before the people could leave Mt. Sinai? How were the people different then when they came to Mt. Sinai?
He had to count the people. They were organized.