Crossing the Red Sea
How did the Israelites know which direction to go when they left Egypt?
They were led by a pillar of cloud by day and of fire by night.
When the Hebrews lived in Egypt, how did Pharaoh treat them?
He made them work as slaves. He mistreated them.
What special gift did Jacob give to his son, Joseph?
a beautiful, brightly colored coat
How many books are in the Old Testament?
39
What did God tell Moses to do to allow the Hebrews to cross the Red Sea on dry land?
raise his staff and hold his hand over the sea
What was unusual about the burning bush?
It didn't burn up. God spoke from it.
What did the sheaves of grain and the sun, moon, and stars do to Joseph in his dreams?
They all bowed down to him
What are the first five books of the Old Testament?
How many chariots did Pharaoh take to chase after Moses?
600 of the best chariots, along with all the other chariots
Why did God tell Moses to take off his shoes when he spoke from a burning bush?
He was standing on holy ground.
In Pharaoh's dream, the 7 skinny cows and 7 withered ears of corn meant there would be 7 years of what?
famine, when nothing would grow.
What books in the Old Testament have both a First (I) and a Second (II)? Hint - they come after Joshua, Judges, Ruth.
I & II Samuel
I & II Kings
I & II Chronicles
When the Egyptians chased after the Hebrews the Hebrews complained to Moses and said, " Why have you brought us out here? We would rather be ____ in Egypt than die in the wilderness."
slaves
What did Pharaoh order to happen to the baby Hebrew boys?
They must be thrown into the river to die.
Joseph's brothers were afraid when he told them who he was but Joseph told them, "Do not fear, it was ____ who sent me here, not you!"
God
What is the last book in the Old Testament?
Malachi
What did Moses take with him when they left Egypt because Joseph had made the Israelites swear an oath?
The bones of Joseph
When Moses' mother put him in a basket in the river, who discovered him?
Pharaoh's daughter
When Joseph's brothers showed their father, Jacob, Joseph's blood stained coat, what did he think had happened to Joseph?
Joseph had been killed by a wild animal.
Name one of the major prophets in the Old Testament.
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel,