Discernment/Mankind before the Flood
Who killed their brother in Genesis
Cain Killed Abel
Who are the three patriarchs, and why are they important in the Bible?
The three patriarchs are Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They are important because they are the ancestors of the Israelites and made a special agreement, or covenant, with God.
what kind of animal’s blood did Joseph’s brothers dip his tunic in?
Goat
Who is the judge that we talked about in our lesson?
Deborah
What did Pharaoh command to be done to all the Hebrew baby boys in Egypt?
Hint: This is related to Moses.....
Pharaoh commanded that all Hebrew baby boys be thrown into the Nile River.
Name 3 events Prior to the flood
Any of these 3: The Creation, The Fall, Murder of Cain & Abel, The Tower of Babel, Noah builds the Ark
What lesson can we learn from the Israelites' 40 years in the wilderness?
The Israelites' 40 years in the wilderness teach us that sometimes God allows us to go through difficult times to help us grow in faith, trust in Him, and learn to depend on Him. Even in challenging times, God was with them and provided for them.
what was the name of the man that Joseph was sold to?
Potiphar
How many judges are there in the Bible?
12
Who found Moses in the basket floating on the Nile, and what did she do?
Pharaoh’s daughter found Moses and adopted him as her own son
How many books are in the Old Testament according to the Orthodox Church, and what are the extra books called?
46 books, and the extra books are called Deuterocanonical Books.
How does Moses feeling unworthy at the Burning Bush show that God prepares the people He chooses?
Moses thought he wasn’t good enough because he couldn’t speak well. But God gave him Aaron to help and showed him miracles to prove His power. This shows God helps people do what He calls them to do.
who were the two people that asked Joseph to interpret their dreams in the prison?
Baker and Chief Butler
What did Barak say to Deborah? Before deciding to go lead the army
around the lines of "I will not go unless you come with me"
What amazing thing did Moses see on Mount Horeb, and what did God say to him there?
The burning bush, God told him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and promised to be with him.
What is the difference between literal and revelatory meanings in the Old Testament?
Literal means the story happened exactly as written, while revelatory means the story has a deeper meaning that points to Jesus or something in the future.
Explain what happened between Abraham and Lot with the land, and what can we learn from Abraham?
Abraham and Lot had large flocks and herds, which caused conflicts between their herdsmen over grazing land. To keep peace, Abraham let Lot choose the land he wanted first. Lot chose the fertile plains near Sodom, while Abraham took the hill country. Despite Lot’s choice leading him near wicked cities, God continued to bless Abraham for his faithfulness. We can learn from Abraham to try to resort to peace when we can, and to trust that God will take care of the rest.
how long was Joseph in prison before pharaoh called for him?
2 years
Who was the commander of the Canaanites?
Sisera
What were the first two signs God gave Moses to prove His power to Pharaoh and the Israelites?
God turned Moses' staff into a snake and made his hand leprous, then healed it.
St. Augustine says that the old testament is ___ in the New Testament. And the New testament is ____ in the old testament
Old testament is revealed in the new testament. And the New testament is concealed in the old testament.
How is the Israelites’ 40-year journey like a believer’s 'wilderness years'?
The Israelites learned to trust God during their long time in the desert because they didn’t always believe in His promises. In the same way, a believer’s ‘wilderness years’ are hard times that help them grow closer to God and trust in His grace. Also, many times we turn and repent to God when we need Him, then forget about God when life is going easy, however we beg for mercy and come back to Him when we run into troubles.
what color was Joseph’s tunic?
Many Colors
What was the name of the Woman who killed Sisera?
Jael
What was the first plague God sent on Egypt, and why didn’t Pharaoh let the Israelites go after it?
Hint: something about his heart...
The first plague was turning the Nile River into blood. Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he refused to let the Israelites go.