Ch 20-21 Travel Flashcards
What happened when the Israelites left Paran?
They complained about thirst and questioned Moses’s leadership.
What did God command Moses to do for water?
Speak to a rock to bring out water for the people.
How did Moses disobey God’s command?
He hit the rock twice instead of speaking to it and claimed credit for bringing water.
What was Moses’s punishment for his disobedience?
He would die in the desert and not enter the Promised Land.
What judgment did God bring on the rebellious Israelites?
He sent venomous snakes to bite the people.
How did God provide healing from the snake bites?
He told Moses to make a bronze snake on a pole - those who looked at it would be healed.
What does the bronze snake story teach about God?
It shows how God’s justice can be transformed into a source of life for those who look to Him for healing
