3. The Enslavement in Egypt, the Exodus & the Giving of Law (Ex.-Deut.)

Question 1

What is the 3rd Pivotal Moment in the Old Testament Story?

Answer 1

The 3rd Pivotal Moment in the Old Testament Story is “The Enslavement in Egypt, the Exodus & the Giving of Law” and is found in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy. This section contains the story of the epic journey of the Israelites as they are freed from slavery in Egypt and make their long journey back to the promised land of Canaan.

Question 2

How many years pass between the end of Genesis and the beginning of Exodus?

Answer 2

400 years

Question 3

How is the 1st pharaoh identified in the book of Exodus?

Answer 3

The 1st Pharaoh of the Exodus is identified as a king who knew nothing about Joseph or what he had don

Question 4

Why is the 1st Pharaoh afraid of the Israelites?

Answer 4

There are too many of them and if an enemy attacks, they might join the enemy.

Question 5

What is the state of the Israelites at the beginning of Exodus?

Answer 5

They are slaves.

Question 6

Who are the midwives in Exodus 1?

Answer 6

Pharaoh commands them to kill all the male Israelite boys when they are born. They fear Yahweh, so they do not obey Pharaoh.

Question 7

After the midwives, how does the Pharaoh attempt to kill all the Israelite baby boys?

Answer 7

By having them thrown in the river.