JUDAISM: THE EXODUS STORY

Question 1

1. Moses is Chosen - Explain (4)

Answer 1

1. Egypt where Moses grew up
2. Moses sees a burning bush which was God talking to him
3. God said Moses was a Jew and a new covenant was made
4. God is trying to keep the covenant as he promised to look after them

Question 2

2. “Let my people go” - Explain (3)

Answer 2

1. Moses asked the Pharaoh to release his people
2. God sent 10 plagues when the Pharaoh declined
3. The Egyptians were attacked but the Jews were not

Question 3

3. The Escape - Explain (6)

Answer 3

1. Pharaoh still didn’t release the Jews
2. God sent more plagues
3. God told Jews to paint the doors with lambs blood so the Angel of Death could find the Jews
4. When Angel arrive first born Egyptians died
5. Pharaoh let them go- they went to Red Sea which parted to let the Jews through
6. Egyptians tried to capture them - the Red Sea closed

Question 4

4. Mount Sinai (6)

Answer 4

1. Jews were looking for land in the wilderness
2. Couldn’t find anywhere
3. They worshipped idols
4. God called Moses to peak of Mount Sinai
5. God gave Moses 10 Commandments
6. This kept the covenant as God was still looking after the Jews