Exodus: Test 2 Flashcards
How did the people answer?
They would obey whatever God said
What message did God give when the Israelites first reached Sinai?
If they would obey Him, He would make them a holy nation
How were the people to get ready for God’s presence among them?
They were to wash their clothes and build a fence around Mt. Sinai.
What happened when God showed His mighty power at Sinai?
The people saw a thick cloud and lightening and heard thunder, a trumpet, and the voice of God.
What do we call the rules that God gave the people?
The Ten Commandments
Who went to Moses halfway up the mountain?
Joshua
What did the people want Aaron to do when Moses didn’t come down from the Mount?
Make them gods to lead them
What did Aaron do?
With their gold Jewelry he made a golden calf
When Moses returned and saw what the people were doing, what did he do?
He threw down the tablets with the Ten Commandments, ground the golden calf to dust and made the people drink of it, and destroyed the Israelites who rebelled against God
Why were the people afraid when Moses returned from Mt. Sinai?
Because his face glowed with the presence of God
Which commandments tell us of our duties to God?
Thou shalt have no other gods before me
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image
Thou shalt not take the name of The Lord thy God in vain
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy
Which commandments tell us our duties to man?
Honor thy father and thy mother Thou shalt not kill Thou shalt not commit adultery Thou shalt not steal Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor Thou shalt not covet
When the people complained after leaving mt. Sinai, how did. God show his anger?
Fires broke out and burned many people.
How did God lighten Moses’ load in leading the Israelites?
Seventy men were chosen to help him
When the people complained about their food, what did God send?
Meat (quail)
In what way did God punish Miriam for criticizing Moses?
She got leprosy.
Why did God heal Miriam?
Moses prayed and asked God to heal her.
Why were spies sent into Canaan?
To check out the land and the strength of the people.
What did the spies tell the Israelites about the land of Canaan?
Ten spies said that the people were too great and mighty to defeat, but Caleb and Joshua encouraged the people to go and conquer Canaan.
What did Israelites do when they heard the spies’ report?
They complained, wanted to choose another leader to return to Egypt, and were ready to stone Joshua & Caleb.