Learning Lit Flashcards
What is the rainbow a symbol of
Gods covenant with Noah
Who was Isaac
The son of Abraham and Sarah
What are the 10 plagues of Egypt
River of Blood
Frogs
Gnats
Flies
Death of livestock
Boils
Fiery hail
Locusts
Darkness
Death of first born
What food was used at Passover
Matzah (unleavened bread)
Herbs
Lamb
Salt water
Haroset
Roasted egg
What are facts about Moses
He was raised by daughter of Pharaoh
He escaped death in a wicker basket and floated down the Nile
He killed an Egyptian
He fled to midian
He married Ziporah daughter of Jethro, high priest of Midian
He was called by God in the burning bush
He went back to Egypt and performed gods miracles
He parted the Red Sea in gods command to help the Hebrews escape
He pleaded with pharaoh to let the Israelites leave but in the end had to execute the 10 plagues
His biological sister Miriam was a servant at the palace and told him about his heritage
How were the hebrews saved from the Egyptian army in the book of exodus
At the command, Moses stretched out his staff over the Red Sea and the water parted, allowing the hebrews to cross the sea
When the Egyptians pursued the hebrews into the Red Sea the water returned destroying the army and protecting the hebrews
The pillar of cloud and fire prevented the Egyptian army from reaching the Hebrews
How long did Jews celebrate Passover for
8 days
What do they celebrate at the beginning of the festival
The Seder meal
What do they not eat during Passover
Chametz (leavened bread)
What does the Seder meal involve
The eating of symbolic food and the retelling of the Exodus story
Why can Jesus be described as the New convenant
Jesus is a god made man, who creates a new relationship between God and humanity
Jesus used the last supper, a Seder meal to show that he was the new sign of gods convenant with his people
Jesus is the Messiah
