Lesson 5: Israelites - A Chosen People

Question 1

What did God command Abraham to do?

Answer 1

To leave Haran and follow Him

Abraham’s immediate obedience is highlighted in Genesis 12:4.

Question 2

How is Abraham’s faith characterized?

Answer 2

As blind faith

This faith is considered the root of Judaism and Christianity.

Question 3

What was God’s promise to Abraham?

Answer 3

To make him into a great nation and bless him

See Genesis 12:2-3 for the specific blessings.

Question 4

Who was Abraham’s son?

Answer 4

Isaac

Question 5

Who were the descendants of Isaac?

Answer 5

Esau and Jacob

Question 6

How many sons did Jacob have?

Answer 6

12 sons

Question 7

What did the descendants of Jacob form?

Answer 7

The 12 tribes of Israel

Question 8

What did God do during a famine in Egypt?

Answer 8

Sent His people to Egypt where Joseph helped them

Reference: Genesis 47:13-31.

Question 9

How many Israelites initially went to Egypt?

Answer 9

70 Israelites

Question 10

What did God provide the Israelites to escape slavery?

Answer 10

Moses to free them

See Exodus 4:18-12:42.

Question 11

What guided the Israelites through the desert?

Answer 11

A pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night

Reference: Exodus 3:21.

Question 12

What miraculous event allowed the Israelites to escape Pharaoh’s army?

Answer 12

God parted the Red Sea

See Exodus 13:17-14:31.

Question 13

What food did God provide to the Israelites in the desert?

Answer 13

Manna and quails

Reference: Exodus 16:1-36.

Question 14

What land did God give the Israelites after years of living in foreign countries?

Answer 14

A place of their own

Reference: Joshua 1-22.

Question 15

What special rules were the Israelites commanded to follow?

Answer 15

• Circumcision
• Worship only God
• Follow the Ten Commandments

Question 16

True or False: The Israelites always remained faithful to God.

Answer 16

False

The Israelites often turned away from God, even after witnessing His miracles.

Question 17

What did the Israelites do when Moses did not return from Mount Sinai?

Answer 17

Created their own god

Reference: Exodus 32:1.

Question 18

What changed with the death of Jesus on the cross?

Answer 18

God’s chosen are now everyone who accepts Jesus as their savior.

Question 19

What does God ask of us today as His chosen people?

Answer 19

To make disciples of all nations

Reference: Matthew 28:19-20.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: God wants us to live our lives in a way that ______ Him.

Answer 20

glorifies

Question 21

What should we remember when we face challenges in our faith?

Answer 21

That God is ever faithful and will never desert us.