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This is bread from heaven.
What is manna? Manna was food for the Israelites, sent by God every morning, except on the Sabbath. It resembled coriander seed, and was ground into a flour to make cakes. Exodus 16:1-36, Numbers 11:8
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They don't allow Moses to carry his staff onto planes because it sometimes became this.
What is a serpent, or snake? Transforming the staff into a snake (and back again) was the first sign that God gave Moses to try to convince the Pharaoh to free the Israelites. Exodus 4:1-5
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Moses buried the Egyptian he killed in grains of this.
What is sand? Made primarily of silicon dioxide, there was (and is) plenty of it in Egypt. Pretty easy to dig through too. Exodus 2:11-12
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Like Herod a few thousand years later, he commanded the slaughter of innocents.
Who is Pharaoh? Fearful of the potential for Israel to rise up against Egypt, Pharaoh sought to limit their fighting force by killing the men before they can even chew. Herod had similar fears upon hearing of the birth of the King of Jews. Exodus 1:8-22
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He was the first Israelite recorded to travel to Egypt.
Who is Joseph? Thanks to the slavers his brothers sold him to, Joseph got a free ride into Egypt. Through God's hand, he eventually became second in power only to the Pharaoh, and saved the land from a seven year famine. Exodus 1:5
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The main entree dish for the Passover meal.
What is lamb? God commanded the Israelites to sacrifice a male yearling lamb without blemish, and roast it for the Passover meal, called the Seder. Exodus 12:3-11
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Aaron sculpted this out of gold.
What is a calf? The Canaanites worshipped the gods El and Baal, who were often symbolized by bull horns. This is an example of religious syncretism. Exodus 32
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God led the Israelites through the desert with pillars made of these.
What is cloud and fire? God made his presence known day and night. Exodus 13:17-22
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The land where God hid baby Moses from certain death.
What is Egypt? God hid Moses right under the nose of the Pharaoh who wanted him dead. When Herod sought to kill Jesus, God led Joseph and Mary to Egypt as well. Exodus 2:1-10
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This is Moses' foster mother.
Who is Pharaoh's Daughter? The princess found Moses among the reeds of the Nile. Through the quick thinking of Moses' sister (and God's provision), Moses' real mother was hired as his nurse. Exodus 2:1-10
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Moses struck a rock with his staff to make this vital fluid spring forth.
What is water? God quenched the Israelites' physical thirst through Moses. He will later use Jesus to slake our spiritual thirst. Exodus 17:1-7
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Aaron transformed dust into these pests to plague the Egyptians.
What are gnats? Gnats are tiny flying insects that eat just about anything. They assemble in large swarms called ghosts. Exodus 8:16
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The land that Moses practiced shepherding, in preparation for leading the Israelites out of the desert.
What is Midian? After fleeing Egypt due to being wanted for murder, Moses finds a watering hole in Midian, and promptly thereafter, a wife. Exodus 2:15-22
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The mount upon which Moses first spoke to God.
What is Horeb, or Sinai? Mount Horeb, later referred to as Mount Sinai, is called the Mountain of God. God will later lead Moses back up this mountain to give him the Ten Commandments (twice). Exodus 3
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This was the house that Moses was born into.
What is Levi? Moses father was from the house of Levi, the family line that would eventually become the priestly class. Moses and Aaron were the first priests of God. Exodus 2:1
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This Israelite festival commemorates their hasty exodus from Egypt by going yeast-free for seven days.
What is The Feast of Unleavened Bread? Leaven, or yeast, causes dough to rise (bread) when baked. God wanted the Israelites to be ready to leave quickly. He commanded them to only make unleavened bread so that no one would be left behind because they were waiting for their bread to bake. Exodus 13:3-10
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The basket that baby Moses used as a boat was woven out of this plant.
What are bulrushes, or papyrus? Papyrus (cyperus papyrus) is native to Africa, grows in shallow water, and was used not only as food, but also for making paper. Its hollow stems were very buoyant and excellent for making boats. Exodus 2:1-3
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These machines of war gave Pharaoh and the armies of Egypt a tremendous advantage in battle.
What are chariots? Little more than a floor, a small wall, and two wheels drawn by one to four horses, chariots made it easy for soldiers to travel quickly. The driver directed the horses. Anyone else that could fit on the chariot was free to use sword, shield, spear, bow and arrow. Exodus 14:5-9
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This part of Moses was shining because he had been talking with God.
What is the face? Moses direct encounter with God infused him with God's glory. He wore a veil over his face when he was not speaking to and for God. When Jesus was transfigured, he was also said to be shining. Exodus 34:29-35
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This is another name for Jethro, priest of Midian, and father-in-law to Moses.
What is Reuel? I don't know why he has two names. Exodus 2:18, 3:1
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The meal the Israelites ate on the night of the tenth plague.
What is Passover? The Passover meal (or Pesach Seder) is done every year to remind Jews of when they were freed from slavery. Jesus also performed the first Communion during the Passover meal prior to his crucifixion and resurrection, freeing us from the slavery of sin. Exodus 12:1-28
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This plant was used as a paint brush for doorways.
What is hyssop? Referred to as ezov in Hebrew, this plant had medicinal properties. The Israelites later used it in leprosy cleansing rituals. Exodus 12:21-28, Leviticus 14:4-7
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This covenantal rite was performed to protect Moses and his son from God's wrath.
What is circumcision? This was part of the Abrahamic covenant, which was probably forgotten by the Israelites during their enslavement in Egypt. Exodus 4:24-26
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This was used to mark the doorposts of the Israelite households to remind God to pass over this place for the tenth plague.
What is the blood of the lamb? The blood of the sacrificed lamb indicated who was exempted from God's wrath, just as the blood of Christ redeems us from the wages of sin. Exodus 12:21-27
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She was the daughter of Jethro, and became Moses' wife.
Who is Zipporah? Exodus 2:21-22