Exodus and Leviticus Flashcards
What does the word Exodus mean?
Outgoing
What is the meaning of the Greek word from which Exodus comes?
In what ancient book do we find this Greek word?
Exit or Departure
Found in the Septuagint
What is the title of the Book of Exodus in Hebrew?
“These are the names of”
What are the 5 points of theology found in the book of Exodus?
1) .God speaks powerfully to all Mankind…through actions
2. ) The Theology of Salvation.-God “redeems” His people
3. ) God’s Now Has A Testimony People on Earth
4. ) The Theology of the Law-The Law is the application of the 10 Commandments
5. )The Theology of Mediation - Moses as Mediator, Jesus is also Mediator in NT.
What are the 3 major Themes of Exodus?
- )The Exodus
- )The Law
- )The Tabernacle
What is the estimate of Abraham’s descendants at the time of the Exodus?
over two million strong
600,000 men plus women and children - 12:37
What new name for Himself did God give to Abraham?
Did Jesus ever use this name for Himself?
God’s new name - “I AM WHO I AM”
Later, Jesus would apply this name to himself.
John 8:58-59
What are the 3 purposes for the plagues?
- )To show Israel their true God.
- )To show Egypt their false gods. …Judged the gods of Egypt.
- )To display his glory to all humanity
What 3 evidences made clear that the plagues were intentional and not simply coincidences?
1.)Moses predicted the coming of each, and it was only at his word that many of them ceased.
2.)There was a sense of orderliness -
they were marked by increasing severity.
3.)There was some discrimination -
after the first three plagues, the Israelites were completely protected from the suffering involved.
In his relationship with God, Pharaoh becomes an example of what type of person?
One who sets his heart against God.
sets his heart any conviction from God,
and interprets any act of God’s mercy as a sign that God will not, or cannot, enforce His predicted judgments.
According to the book of Revelations, this will be the same attitude of many to God’s final judgments.
Were the Israelites exempt from God’s final plague? Note the significance to your answer based upon class lecture.
No.
Only if they individually showed faith in God by giving obedience to His direction.
By doing as God says with the blood of the Lamb.
What part of the Passover meal becomes a beautiful type and foreshadow of the Lord Jesus?
The Passover Lamb was a beautiful type and foreshadow of the Lord Jesus.
Name 2 ways that hyssop can represent faith.
- )As the hyssop plant was used to apply the lamb’s blood in the OT, so faith applies the blood to the human heart in the NT
- )The mere death of the lamb did not automatically save anyone UNTIL the shed blood was applied using the hyssop.
The festival of Passover is also known by what name?
“Feast of Unleavened Bread.”
Name 3 important points to remember about Passover.
- ) kept by the Jews to this day
- )coincides with our Easter celebration.
- )Clear from NT that it speaks of the greater Passover and deliverance made by Jesus at Calvary.
What are 9 points of comparison between Exodus and the Gospel?
1.) bringing of deliverance
(Exodus= Israel) (Gospel= all believers)
2.) Slain Lamb
(E= of Passover) (G= of world)
3.) Commemorated
(E=Passover) (G= Lord's Supper)
4.) Shedding of Blood
(E= animal) (G= Christ)
5.) Slain
(E= many lambs) (G= one for all)
6.) Exodus national and limited.
Gospel universal and for "whosoever"
7.) Deliverance from bondage
(E= physical) (G= spiritual)
8.) Exodus= temporal deliverance
Gospel= eternal deliverance
9.) Promised Land
(E= earthly) (G= heavenly)During the Exodus, manna became the staple diet of the Israelites for how many years?
40 Years
Name 4 ways that manna is a type of Christ.
- )Sent down from heaven.
- )Sustained life.
- )It was a Divine gift provided for all.
- )Personal appropriation was necessary
What miraculous water source during Exodus is another type of Christ?
Water from the Rock
How long were the Israelites at Mt. Sinai?
11 months and 5 days
What 3 major events took place while the Israelites were at Mt. Sinai?
- )The Law is given.
- )The golden calf built and worshipped.
- )The construction of the tabernacle.
Name the 3-fold nature of the Law.
1.) The 10 Commandments as The MORAL Code.
governed personal life
2.) The Judgments (The SOCIAL Code)
governed social life
3.)The Tabernacle (The SPIRITUAL Code)
governed spiritual lifeThe 10 Commandments are also known as what?
Decalogue.
From the Greek word meaning “ten words”)
What do the first 4 of the 10 Commandments describe?
Their personal relationship with God.
What do the last 6 of the 10 Commandments describe?
Their relationships with others.
What is the biblical teaching concerning the Sabbath?
The Sabbath was a day set aside for rest and worship.
God provided a Sabbath because human beings need to spend unhurried time in worship and rest each week.
What do we learn about the tribe of Levi from the story of the golden calf?
Chosen to be a priestly people as they defended God with zeal.
What warning did Moses have to follow while he built the Tabernacle? Why is this important?
Be exact to God’s plan.
Which is important because it was to be an exact copy on earth of what is in Heaven.
Exodus 25:9
Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you.
Name 2 significant things that happened to the veil in the Temple when Jesus died.
1.) veil was torn in half from top to bottom
- divine act as the fabric was strong and not easily
torn
2.) Holy of Holies was then exposed.
- God’s presence was now accessible to all
What 3 things did God command Moses to place in the ark of the covenant?
- ) a golden pot of manna
- ) Aaron’s (budded) staff
- ) the two stone tablets of the Ten Commandments
What does the word Leviticus mean?
“pertaining to the Levites”.
What is the title of Leviticus in Hebrew?
“And He Called”
What one word can summarize the whole book of Leviticus?
Holiness
Names 2 reasons why the book of Leviticus was written.
- )Show Israel how to live as a holy nation in fellowship with God
- )Show Israel how to reflect the holiness of God to all nations.
Who was the first high priest?
Aaron.
The brother of Moses.
What tribe was Aaron from?
Levi
What requirement of all priests was set thereafter Aaron?
Must be a son of Aaron
Name the 5 main offerings of worship in Leviticus, and the 2 general categories they can be placed into.
The Way to God:
1. )The sin offering 2. )The guilt offerings
The Walk With God:
3. )the burnt offerings 4. )the grain offerings 5. )the fellowship offerings
How many feasts are recorded in Leviticus?
Six
What feasts found in Leviticus occur in the springtime?
- )Passover (Unleavened Bread)
- )Firstfruits
- )Weeks (Pentecost)
What feasts found in Leviticus occur in the fall time?
- )Trumpets
- )Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
- )Tabernacles
At which 3 feasts were every able-bodied man in Israel required to attend in Jerusalem?
- ) Passover (Unleavened Bread)
- ) Weeks (Pentecost)
- ) Tabernacles
The word ‘pentecost’ means what?
Fifty
