What did the children of Israel do when they felt thirsty and hungry?
They complained to Moses
What were the Ten Commandments?
A set of rules for living that God gave His people
Which commandment teaches you to honor your father and mother?
Fifth (5th)
What happened when Moses started down the mountain with the Ten Commandments?
He heard the sounds of the Hebrew people worshipping a golden calf
Who did Moses turn to first when he heard the people complain?
Where did God give Moses the Ten Commandments?
on Mount Sinai
Which commandment tells you not to lie about your neighbor?
Ninth (9th)
Why had the children of Israel made an idol, a false god?
they were copying the Egyptians way of worshipping, they thought that Moses might not return from Mount Sinai
What did God provide to meet the people's physical needs?
water, manna, quail
Why did God give Moses the Ten Commandments?
Because God loved the people and wanted to show them the right way to live
Which commandment teaches you to remember the Sabbath day?
Fourth (4th)
What consequences did the people have because of their poor choice to make and worship an idol?
The idol was torn down, and the gold dust was sprinkled on the drinking water. The children of Israel had to then drink the water. Later, God afflicted them as a punishment
Why did God tell the people to gather a double portion of manna on the sixth day?
How did the Ten Commandments help to satisfy the Hebrew's spiritual needs?
God wanted to provide a way for the children of Israel to know Him and know how to be in relationship with Him
Which commandment teaches you not to desire other people's possessions?
When the people repented of their sin, what did God do?
God told Moses to return to Mount Sinai. God gave the people a new set of the Ten Commandments.
What was the purpose of the Ten Commandments?
To make people aware of sin and to show the best way to live