Lesson 1
Who did the Israelites turn away from when they lived in Egypt?
The one true God
Where did the Israelites travel when Moses went up the mountain to meet God?
The wilderness of Sinai (Mount Sinai)
Why did God give us the Ten Commandments?
To teach us how to love God and love one another
Why did the twelve tribes of Israel ask for a king?
They wanted to be like the other nations
True or false?
After Israel became divided, God promised He would send a Savior to rescue them from sin.
True
Why did the Egyptians make the Israelites slaves?
They were afraid the Israelites were growing in number.
What did God promise the Israelites if they obeyed Him and kept His covenant?
They would be God’s special people / a holy nation
What is a virtue?
A part of our character that helps us do good easily and with joy
Who was Israel’s true King that they didn’t realize at first?
God
The sin of worshipping false gods is called
idolatry
Who did God send to free the Israelites and call them to be faithful again?
Moses
What important laws did God give Moses on Mount Sinai?
The Ten Commandments
What happens when someone commits the same sin over and over again?
They form a vice
Which king did God make a covenant with to establish an everlasting kingdom?
King David
God forgave the Israelites when they repented.
True
What miracle did God perform so the Israelites could escape the Egyptian army?
God divided the sea so they could cross safely
What idol did the Israelites make while Moses was on Mount Sinai?
A golden calf
How are vices different from virtues?
Vices are patterns of sin that harm our character, while virtues help us do good.
What happened to the Kingdom of Israel when the Israelites continued to be unfaithful?
The kingdom was divided, and most of God’s family was scattered
God sent ________ to force the Egyptians to let the Israelites go.
plagues
Even though the Israelites complained and were not always faithful, how did God show He was still faithful to them?
He gave them manna from Heaven
He gave them water from a rock
He continued to protect and care for them
Why was the crown of thorns more valuable to Saint Louis than any crown of gold?
Because Jesus wore it when He died for our sins
Because it reminded Louis of Jesus’ love and sacrifice
Because it honored Jesus more than wealth or power
Even when the Israelites fell into sin and worshipped idols, what did God continue to do?
God continued to call them back to Him and remain faithful.
After David died, Israel fell into vice and became a _______________ kingdom.
divided
God wanted Israel to be free from Egypt so that they could __________him.
worship