Lesson 1&2
What is the greek word for Bible?
Biblia
Who are the sons of Isaac and Rebekah?
Jacob and Esau
How many children did Jacob have?
12
Why did the Egyptians dislike the Israelites?
They were becoming wealthy and strong.
What did God send down after Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go?
10 plagues
The name Abraham means...
Father of a great people
How did Esau lose his birthright?
Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for bread and stew.
Why did Joseph's brothers dislike him?
Joseph had dreams about his family bowing down/serving him.
What does 'Moses' mean?
taken from water
After which plague did the Pharaoh finally release the Israelites?
10. Death of every first born of the Egyptians
How did God test Abraham?
Asked him to sacrifice Isaac
What is the meaning of the word Bethel?
House of God
What was Joseph's interpretation of Pharaoh's dream?
12 years of plenty, 12 years of famine.
Bush was on fire, but not burning up.
What is the meaning of the word 'passover'?
passing over or tradition
Name the books in the Pentateuch
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Who was named Israel?
Jacob.
Why did Joseph's family go down to Egypt?
To collect grain during the famine.
Name 2 signs God gave to Moses to make him feel powerful.
1. Staff turning to snake
2. Hand to chest, leprosy
3. Water from Nile turns to blood when poured on the ground
What did God do when the Egyptians came after the Israelites towards the sea?
The sea returned to normal depth and drowned the Egyptians
What are the 3 promises God gave Abraham through the covenant?
1. Abraham shall be the father of many nations
2. Abraham and his descendants shall have a special relationship with God
3. Abraham and his descendants shall inherit the whole land of Canaan
What does Israel mean?
One who wrestles with God.
People of the Old Testament were lead by 12 tribes of Israel, what about the people in the New Testament?
12 apostles and their successors.
What happened when Moses and Aaron went to ask Pharaoh to release the people of Israel so they can go and worship the Lord?
Pharaoh increased the workload of Israel, gave them no breaks, and treated them more harshly.
How did God know which houses were Egyptians vs. Israelites with the passover?
The blood of the lamb at the doorposts and the lintel