Moses
Why did God hear and respond to the Israelites’ cry for help but not, presumably, the cries of all the other slaves on earth at that time?
Because of God’s covenant with Abraham
What was God’s purpose for the plagues and for hardening Pharaoh’s heart?
To show God’s power and that His name would be declared throughout the earth
How did God respond to the Israelites when they sinned during this period between the Exodus and the giving of the law? (this is before the golden calf)
He was patient with them, and fed them
How do the Israelites respond when Moses First tells them what God wants them to be? (Exod. 19:8)
They say, “all that the Lord says, we will do”
The law gives insight into Yahweh’s character. What character traits does it reveal?
God is Holy, Wise, and Loving
Why would it be wrong to say that the Bible presents Moses as a hero?
Moses was a sinner who tried to avoid God’s call on his life
What is the really tough question that Exodus 8–15 makes us think about?
Why did God harden Pharoah’s heart?
Based on this section, why shouldn’t you complain?
Even your hardest trial is nothing for God
Where can you find the ten commandments in the Bible?
Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5
When Israel made the golden calf, which commandment did they break?
#2: Have no other gods before me
“I AM WHO I AM” seems to be revealing two aspects about God’s character. What are those two aspects?
Free and Self-existent
Besides being in line for the throne, how does Pharaoh become king of Egypt?
God raised him up
What does God want the nation of Israel to be according to Exodus 19?
A kingdom of priests, a holy nation
What is the most important purpose of the law?
To teach God’s people how to love Him and love others
Why didn’t God wipe out the nation and start over?
Moses interceded for the people and God was gracious
How does the meaning of God’s name help Moses with his mission?
God has all power and authority, so Moses didn’t have to be afraid
In Exodus 15 and 16, what mistakes do the Israelites make several times?
They complained
They didn’t trust God
They wondered if the Lord was among them
What makes a priest different from everybody else?
Priests help others in their relationship with God by representing God to them
What is a conditional covenant vs an unconditional covenant?
conditional: the covenant is dependent on our actions
unconditional: God fulfills the covenant regardless of our actions
How do you think the construction of the golden calf made God feel?
Heartbroken, betrayed, and full of righteous anger
Why did God deliver His people?
Because of his covenant and so that they might serve Him
What is a factor that could have contributed to the Israelites’ failures?
They didn’t have any scripture yet from God
Which of God’s promises to Abraham is most closely connected to Exodus 19:5–6?
That through Abraham all families of the earth would be blessed
Is the Mosaic covenant conditional or unconditional?
conditional, if you obey my commands, then you will be my treasured possession
Should you be afraid of God? Why or why not?
Yes, we should have a healthy fear of God, but we should not be afraid to approach him for forgiveness