Moses' Early Life
Pharaoh’s decree to kill all Israelite infants was likely motivated by this.
What is a desire to regain Egyptian resources
Moses' wife
Who is Zipporah
Yahweh leads the Israelites out of Egypt in the form of _____ and _________.
pillar of fire and pillar of cloud.
Scholars date the Exodus event around this year.
1200-1250 BCE
The Sinai Covenant refers to
The agreement made between the Israelites and Yahweh at Mount Sinai
The most serious sin committed by Moses
what is murder
God's revelation of his name, I AM WHO AM, continues to be important for modern believers for this reason.
God is personal
God wants us to know him
God is essential to our very existence
How did the Pharaoh react after the Israelites left?
He has a change of heart. His heart is hardened.
According to Exodus, the Israelites lived in Egypt for __________ years.
430
The first commandment
I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange gods before me.
After committing a serious crime, Moses ran away to this region.
What is Midian
The "Mountain of God" might also be referred to by these two names.
What is Mount Sinai and Mount Horeb
Scholars believe that Miriam’s Song holds special significance because __________________.
it is the oldest surviving text describing the Exodus
In the Bible the number 40 often represents
repentence
The 9th commandment
You shall not covet your neighbor's spouse
The literal meaning of the name Moses.
What is "brought out of the water."
Moses' son
Who is Gershom
The Israelites find themselves in this location after crossing the Red Sea.
What is the wilderness of Shur
The Israelite Priesthood is descendant from this son of Jacob
Who is Levi
The 7th commandment
You shall not steal
Moses was __________ years old when he first experienced God on the “Mountain of God.”
What is 80
The Midianite priest with whom Moses find shelter is referred to by these two names
Who is Jethro and Reule
God provides these three things to alleviate hunger and thirst in the desert
1. Manna
2. Quail
3. Water
The priestly book containing the laws designed to make Israel a holy people.
What is Leviticus
The 5th commandment
You shall not kill