religion exodus Flashcards
(30 cards)
What was the primary reason for the Israelites’ enslavement in Egypt?
Pharaoh was afraid of the power of the Israelites.
What was God’s primary purpose in freeing the Israelites from Egyptian bondage?
He had a plan to bring His people (the Israelites) back to their own land.
What event prompted Moses to abandon his position in Pharaoh’s court?
He killed an Egyptian who was hurting an Israelite.
What significant revelation occurred at the burning bush?
God revealed his name ‘I AM WHO I AM’.
How many plagues did God send upon Egypt?
10.
What was the final plague that led Pharaoh to release the Israelites?
God sent the angel of death to kill every firstborn son in Egypt who did not have the blood of Passover painted on their doorpost.
What did the Israelites place on their doorposts during Passover?
Blood of an unblemished lamb.
How did the Israelites initially respond when they reached the Red Sea?
Many turned against Moses in fear.
What was the greatest lesson of Exodus?
Redemption.
What characterized the original covenant God intended to make with Israel at Sinai?
The Ten Commandments.
What was the symbolic significance of Moses breaking the stone tablets?
The covenant that Israel had broken.
How did the golden calf incident affect Israel’s priestly structure?
Only the Levites became the priestly class instead of the whole nation since they did not break the covenant.
What was the significance of the Tabernacle in Exodus?
The power of the Lord ‘overshadowed’ the tabernacle.
What was the primary purpose of the dietary laws in Leviticus?
To set Israelites apart from their neighbors, reminding them that they are holy people who belong to God.
Why did the journey to the Promised Land take 40 years?
They did not trust God.
What was the significance of the manna in the wilderness?
To rely on God and it’s a type for the Eucharist.
What consequence did Moses face for striking the rock instead of speaking to it?
Moses never stepped foot into the Promised Land.
What did Moses tell the Israelites they must do to be successful in the Promised Land?
Obey God’s Commandments and devote themselves to God alone.
How does the Book of Deuteronomy differ from the previous books of law?
The laws come in Moses’ words instead of directly from the voice of God.
Who was appointed as Moses’ successor?
Joshua.
What was unique about Rahab’s role in the conquest of Jericho?
She helped them in exchange for her family’s protection.
What was the role of the Judges in Israel?
They are soldier-prophets who rescued the Israelites from their enemies.
What characterized the period of the Judges?
Instability and moral degeneration.
What were the consequences of Israel’s failure to completely drive out the Canaanites?
Fell into sin.
