Chapter 5 Flashcards
the name God used when he spoke to Moses, translated means I AM
Yahweh
when the angel of death passed over the homes of the Jews in Israel and took the lives of all the firstborn of the Egyptians
Passover
Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ
Paschal Mystery
when the Jews leave Egypt and travel towards the Promised Land
Exodus
another name for the Ten Commandments of God. In Christian vocabulary it also includes the New Testament commandments of Christ
law
any creature we honor and worship as a god. Can be people or things. Something we desire and honor more than God.
idol
the practice of worshipping idols
idolatry
the special chest in which the Jews placed the tablets of the 10 Commandments
Ark of the Covenant
A prefigurement of the tabernacle in which the Body of Christ is kept today in Catholic Churches
Ark of the Covenant
an act of offering to God something that is dear to us.
sacrifice
a table which has been specially dedicated to God for the offering of sacrifices.
altar
someone or something that is specially blessed and set aside for God.
consecrated
When are Christians consecrated?
During Baptism
leader of God’s people who brings the Israelites into the Promised Land
Joshua
the act of pouring oil on someone or something in a religious ceremony.
anoint
In Christianity, a sign of being chosen to share in Jesus’ triple office of priest, prophet, and king.
anointing
prayer-poems and hymns inspired by God and found in the Old Testament. Written by King David of Jerusalem
Psalms`
Why did Moses remove his shoes?
Moses removed his shoes because he was in the presence of God and God deserves adoration.
The Plagues
- water turned into blood
- frogs overran the countryside
- gnats were like a thick dust
- flies swarmed
- animals died
- boils and sores afflicted men and animals
- hailstorms descended upon the land
- locusts destroyed the crops
- Egypt was plunged into darkness for 3 days
- death of the Firstborn children`