Genesis
“ ‘ehyeh ‘asher ‘ehyeh” means…
“ I am who I am / will be” - the personal name God gives to Moses
How old was Moses when God called him to deliver the Israelites from Egypt?
80 years old
What are the names of Aaron’s two sons who died in the tabernacle?
Nadab & Abihu
On the whiteboard, draw a picture of the setup of Israel’s camp and explain why it is significant.
Centered around, facing the Tabernacle
What type of ancient document is Deuteronomy written as?
Suzerain Treaty
What significant event happens in Genesis Chapter 12?
the Call of Abraham
When is the first time in the Biblical story that scripture tells us God is angry?
Exodus 4:14 - God calls Moses to go to Egypt, and he refuses
What is different about the sacrificial system in Israel from the nations around them?
A way to respond to God, not about manipulating
After leaving Mt. Sinai, how long was Israel traveling before they started grumbling?
3 days!
Name the 7 spheres of society.
Family, Religion, Education, Communication, Government, Economics, and Science & Technology.
What was the first sin?
Disobedience - choosing to define good and evil for themselves
At Mt. Sinai, God makes a covenant with Israel. What does this covenant resemble?
ANE wedding
What celebration involves two goats, one of which is released into the wilderness?
The Day of Atonement
What is the Sin of Peor?
Israel worships Ball of Peor and was sleeping with the Moabite women at Balaam’s suggestion.
What four groups of people does God command that Israel take care of that is different than the societies around them?
Orphans, widows, poor, & the alien or foreigners.
In the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, how many righteous people needed to be present for God to save the city? (according to His discussion with Abraham)
10
Who are the first “deliverers” mentioned in the book of Exodus?
The midwives (Shiphrah & Puah)
What word is used 152 times in Leviticus?
Holy / Holiness
Why does God respond differently to Israel complaining in Exodus vs. their complaints in Numbers?
In Exodus the people complain over REAL needs like no water, food, being attacked, etc. In Numbers they complain over the type of food they have vs. what they want.
What is the role of government according to God?
Direct, Regulate, and control for the Protection of people
What image is being depicted in the 7-day creation story?
ANE Temple Dedication
What was the purpose of the 10 plagues? (2 parts)
Israel’s categories of “clean” and “unclean” are not related to sin, but rather what two ideas?
Life and Death
What was the bad report the 10 out of the 12 spies spread amongst the people?
There are “fortified” cities and giants. “We are like grasshoppers to them”
Why is understanding Deuteronomy essential to understanding the Biblical Story?
Moving forward, Israel is evaluated based on their success or failure to be obedient to this covenant.