Genesis
What was the first task given to Adam in the Garden of Eden?
To work and care for the garden.
What did God command Moses to remove at the burning bush, and why?
His sandals, because he was standing on holy ground.
What were the priests responsible for in the Tabernacle?
Offering sacrifices, maintaining purity, and teaching God’s laws to the people.
What was the main task of the census taken in the first chapters of Numbers?
To count the men able to serve in Israel’s army and organize the tribes for travel.
What is the Shema, and how was it meant to guide Israel’s daily life?
“Hear, O Israel…” — it instructed the people to love God fully and teach His words constantly.
Why did God ask Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” after Abel’s death?
To confront Cain and give him an opportunity to acknowledge his wrongdoing
What did the plagues in Egypt reveal about God’s relationship with Israel and Pharaoh?
God was defending His people and displaying His power over Egypt’s false gods.
What was the purpose of the grain offering?
To give thanks to God and acknowledge His provision.
Why did God send quail into the camp in the wilderness?
The people complained about the manna and longed for meat like they had in Egypt.
Why did Moses warn the people not to forget God after entering the land?
Prosperity could lead to pride and forgetfulness, causing them to break the covenant.
What did God promise Noah after the flood, and what sign did He give?
That He would never again destroy the earth by flood; He gave the rainbow as a sign.
What were the Israelites commanded to do during their first Passover?
Prepare a lamb, put its blood on their doorposts, and eat in haste, ready to leave.
What restrictions were placed on animals used for sacrifices?
They had to be without blemish and of specific types, depending on the offering.
What punishment did Miriam receive for speaking against Moses, and how was it resolved?
She was struck with leprosy and isolated for seven days until Moses prayed for her healing.
What choice does Moses present in Deuteronomy 30?
Life and good versus death and evil — urging the people to choose life through obedience.
How did Abraham show hospitality to strangers in Genesis 18?
He quickly prepared a meal and served three visitors with honor and generosity.
What did God provide for the people when they were thirsty at Rephidim?
Water from a rock, after Moses struck it with his staff.
What was the role of the scapegoat on the Day of Atonement?
It symbolically carried away the sins of the people into the wilderness.
What was unique about the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram?
They challenged the leadership of Moses and Aaron and were judged by the earth opening up.
What reason did Moses give for not entering the Promised Land?
He disobeyed God at Meribah by striking the rock instead of speaking to it.
What did Joseph’s interpretation of dreams in prison demonstrate about his faith and character?
He trusted that interpretations come from God and used his gift to help others.
What did the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai teach about Israel’s relationship with God?
It formalized a covenant based on obedience, worship, and justice.
What does the phrase “unclean” mean in Leviticus, and how did it affect a person’s daily life?
It referred to ritual impurity, which required separation from worship and purification rituals.
What does the arrangement of Israel’s camp around the Tabernacle symbolize?
That God’s presence was central to their community and their lives.
What does Moses’ blessing of the tribes in Deuteronomy 33 reflect about his leadership?
He cared for each tribe individually and desired their prosperity and safety.