PLACES AND EVENTS

Question 1

HOREB = SINAI (same place)

Answer 1

a sacred place where god reveals his laws and his covenant with Israel
- burning bush is where Moses first encounters god
- they receive the law from here and thats where the 10 commandments were given

Question 2

NILE

Answer 2

shows Egypts strengths and tool for gods judgement
- 1st plague is where the nile turns to blood and will not be drinkable

Question 3

PASSOVER

Answer 3

event commemorating the FINAL PLAGUE
israels deliverance :
- lambs blood on doorposts
- unleavened bread to show no time
- seder meal to continue tradition
these are key rituals for gods protection

Question 4

WORSHIP OF BAAL PEOR

Answer 4

while camped, the Israelites began to engage in sexual immorality with moabite women who led them to worship BAAL
RESULT : gods anger burned against Israel and a plague killed 24,000 people
- ritual prostitution and child sacrifice shows the dangers of foreign influence