Songs and Praise(Exodus 15)
Who led the Israelites in a song after crossing the Red Sea?
Moses
What did the people complain about right after crossing the sea?
No water (or bitter water)
What was the bread from heaven called?
Manna
What did God turn bitter water into?
Sweet/clean water
Who did the Israelites fight in Exodus 17?
Amalekites
Who else led the women in singing and dancing?
Miriam
What did the Israelites wish they had back in Egypt?
Food (meat/bread/pots of meat)
When did manna appear each day?
In the morning
What did Moses strike to get water?
A rock
What happened when Moses held up his hands?
Israel won
What is one thing the song in Exodus 15 praises God for?
Deliverance, power, victory over enemies
How quickly did the Israelites begin complaining after being saved?
Very quickly (just days later)
What happened if people kept extra manna overnight?
It spoiled (bred worms, stank)
What was the name of the place with bitter water?
Marah
Who helped hold up Moses’ hands?
Aaron and Hur
What phrase is repeated in the song of Moses about God’s victory?
“The Lord is my strength and song” (or similar praise phrases)
What did their complaining show about their faith?
Lack of trust in God
How much manna was each person supposed to gather?
Enough for one day (an omer)
What did God tell Moses to do to make the water drinkable at Marah?
Throw a tree/branch into it
Who led the army while Moses was on the hill?
Joshua
What does the song teach about how we should respond after God helps us?
Praise, gratitude, remembering Him
What pattern do we see in the Israelites’ behavior in these chapters?
fear→ miracle→ complaining → God provides
What was different about manna on the day before the Sabbath?
They gathered double, and it didn’t spoil
What was the name of the place where Moses struck the rock in Exodus 17?
Massah and Meribah
What principle does Moses raising his hands symbolize?
Dependence on God / faith brings victory