Chapter 2: From Genesis to Jesus (Moses and David) Flashcards

1
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Who does God chose to set the Hebrews free from slavery?

A

Moses

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2
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How does God appear to Moses?

A

in a burning bush

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3
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Who accompanied Moses to talk to Pharaoh in Egypt?

A

his brother Aaron

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4
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What is the purpose of the 10 Plagues?

A

to represent one of the Egyptian gods and demonstrate God’s power and might over the Egyptian gods

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5
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What is the 10th Plague?

A

the death to all the firstborns of Egypt, both human and animal

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6
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What is the significance of the 10th Plague, and what do the people have to do to not be affected by it?

A

means that no one is better than God

the Israelites must paint their doorsteps with the blood of an unblemished male lamb that was sacrificed

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7
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How are Jesus and the Passover related?

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both are unblemished sacrifices, have no broken bones, and eat standing up

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8
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What was the Mosaic Covenant?

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when God provided the Israelites with manna, water from the rock, and the entrance into the Promise Land despite their unfaithfulness

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9
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Who was the Mosaic Covenant with?

A

Moses and the nation of Israel

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10
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What was the sign of the Mosaic Covenant?

A

the Passover

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11
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What was the meaning of the sign of the Mosaic Covenant?

A

God saves them from slavery and death, like Jesus will save us from slavery to sin and death

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12
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What is the purpose of the 10 Commandments?

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to help the Israelites stay faithful to the covenant and free them to become the people they were meant to be

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13
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How long are the Israelites in the desert?

A

40 years

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14
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Why does God allow the Israelites to wander for so long?

A

it is a time of preparation for the Israelites to learn to rely on God alone

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15
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How is manna similar to the Eucharist?

A

both are unleavened bread

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16
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Who leads the Israelite people into the Promised Land?

A

Joshua

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17
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How are Joshua and Jesus alike?

A

both are obedient and faithful

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18
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What is the Ark of the Covenant?

A

God’s dwelling place

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19
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Who was the last Judge?

A

Samuel

20
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What did the last judge do that was so significant?

A

Samuel anointed Saul as king

21
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anointed

A

chosen one

22
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Who was the first king of Israel?

A

Saul

23
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What happened to the last king of Israel that caused problems?

A

David had an affair with Bathsheba and had her husband killed; repented and begged God for His forgiveness and mercy, but has rebellious children and rebellious Israelite tribes

24
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What does the number 8 indicate?

A

a new beginning

25
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Why is the number 8 important?

A

symbolizes a new beginning

26
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What was the Davidic Covenant?

A

when David was able to unite the kingdoms of Israel and Judah

27
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Who was the Davidic Covenant with?

A

David and the kingdom of Israel

28
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What was the sign of the Davidic Covenant?

A

the throne

29
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What is the meaning of the sign of the Davidic Covenant?

A

God’s own son will sit upon the throne because Jesus will come from David’s line (everlasting kingdom)

30
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What is capital of Israel?

A

Jerusalem

31
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What was built in the capital of Israel?

A

the Ark of the Covenant

32
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What are the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel?

A

northern: Israel
southern: Judah

33
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Who was David’s son?

A

Solomon

34
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What did David’s son build?

A

the Temple

35
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What did David and Solomon each do for Israel’s relationship with God regarding workship?

A

both wanted to build the Temple

36
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What happened during Solomon’s rule that tore Israel apart?

A

Solomon had too many wives whom he built Temples for for their false gods and lead the Israelites into idol workship

37
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What countries overtook Israel?

A

Assyria and Babylon

38
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Who shows up during the Exile to call people back to God?

A

prophets

39
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prophet

A

a “mouthpiece” who spoke on behalf of God

40
Q

What did Isaiah prophesy in Isaiah 7:14?

A

a virgin birth and the coming of Immanuel

41
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What prophet first mentions a “new covenant”?

A

Jeremiah

42
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What is the passage about the Suffering Servant foreshadowing?

A

how God is going to take care of the problem caused by the people by sending us Jesus

43
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What happened to Israel’s identity when the Temple was destroyed? Why?

A

Israel began to lose sight of who they are because they created synagogues to worship in and began to marry people who did not share their faith

44
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What was the culture established by Alexander the Great?

A

Hellenism (classical Greek culture)

45
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What did Antiochus IV do to Israel?

A

not allow the Jews to practice their religion, circumcision, Temple sacrifices, observe the Sabbath, or abstain from pork; also built a statue of Zeus and placed it on the altar of holocausts in the Temple

46
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What holiday celebrates the Maccabees and their victory?

A

Hanukkah

47
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What 2 big things did Herod the Great do?

A

rebuild the Temple and execute babies during the time of Jesus